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AER publishes October – December 2025 retail performance report

This is the first report we’ve published since retailers were required to report expanded data, giving us a deeper understanding of the retail energy market.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

GGP Energy Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

We have published an application from GGP Energy Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER appointed as SA FERM Scheme Regulator and approves FERM risk management framework

South Australia’s Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism ensures reliable electricity supply, and a risk management framework protects consumers financial interests.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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.

GGP Energy Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

On 2 April 2026, the AER published an application from GGP Energy Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law.
Content type
Authorisation
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

2026 review of the Forecasting Best Practice guidelines

On 25 March we commenced a review of the Forecasting Best Practice guidelines.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

2026 Review of the Retailer of Last Resort guidelines and plan

The AER is reviewing the RoLR guidelines and plan to include recent amendments to the National Energy Retail Law.
Type
Reviews
Status
Open

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Everyone is a consumer of Australia’s energy system which is why it is vital we gain your insights to help shape its future. Find out how you can contribute.

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The Default Market Offer

Compare your energy plan against the Default Market Offer (DMO), the maximum price that retailers can charge for electricity on standing offer contracts.

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.

Determinations and access arrangements

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.

Pricing proposals and tariff variations

We review annual pricing proposals submitted by electricity distribution businesses and annual tariff variations submitted by gas networks.

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