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Tickets now on sale for the 2026 ACCC/AER Regulatory Conference
To be held in Brisbane on 6–7 August 2026, this conference brings speakers from around the world to discuss emerging issues in regulatory theory and practice.
Type
Communications
AER commences a review of the Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution) and Shared Asset Guideline
Register for stakeholder workshops and have your say on the AER’s review of the distribution ring-fencing and shared asset guidelines.
Type
Communications
AER publishes January – March 2026 Retail performance quarterly update
Energy affordability pressures remain high, as the AER continues to advocate for improved customer protections for customers experiencing payment difficulty.
Type
Communications
Open Consultations
Review of the Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution) and Shared Asset Guideline
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has commenced a review of the Ring-fencing Guideline (electricity distribution) v4 and the Shared Asset Guideline v2.
Type
Ring-fencing
Status
Current
AusNet Services’ cost pass through application – January 2026 bushfires
AusNet submitted a cost pass through application to recover costs incurred due to the January 2026 bushfires in Victoria. Submissions close 9 July 2026.
Type
Cost pass throughs
Status
Open
Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury) - Access arrangement 2028–33
Gas access arrangement for Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury) for the 2028–33 regulatory control period
Type
Access arrangements
Status
Open
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