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AER grants trial waiver for kerbside EV charging to support network learnings

The AER has granted ring-fencing waiver to CPU to conduct a kerbside electric vehicle charging trial until mid-2031, under strict conditions.
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Distribution

AER consults on Transgrid’s system security contract application

Have your say on Transgrid’s system security network support (SSNS) payment contract application by 10 November 2025..
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Transmission

AER appoints reference groups and panels for its 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review

The AER has appointed a Consumer Reference Group and a panel of Eligible Experts for its 2026 Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) review.
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Open Consultations

Our community consultations run across a wide range of topics, and we welcome your input into the work that we do. Engage with us and have your say on our projects that are currently open for consultation.

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Transgrid system security contract review application - October 2025

Transgrid's application seeks an AER determination on whether the expenditure for proposed system security network support services is prudent and efficient.
System security contract reviews
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Transmission
NSW

2025 review of network performance reporting for regulated electricity and gas networks

We are seeking stakeholder views on the effectiveness and timing of our network performance reporting.
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Distribution
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NSW
NT
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Interconnector

Market Monitoring Information Order – Electricity Order – MMIO-ELEC-2025-02

The AER is seeking stakeholder feedback on our draft Market Monitoring Information Order MMIO-ELEC-2025-02
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State of the energy market 2025

State of the energy market 2025 reviews the past year in Australia’s electricity and gas markets, highlighting key trends, prices and changes.
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View current proposals and final AER decisions on the maximum amount of revenue that network businesses can earn from consumers over a 5-year period.
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