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.
Latest news
AER grants waiver to trial community power networks in New South Wales
The waiver allows Ausgrid to test a new way of coordinating community scale batteries and solar installations within its Sydney and Central Coast networks.
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News releases
AER consults on revised 2026–31 regulatory proposals from Victorian electricity distributors
We invite submissions on revised 2026-31 regulatory proposals received from Victorian electricity distributors. Submissions are open until 19 January 2026.
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Communications
Debt and hardship persist for vulnerable customers
We have released our Annual retail markets report 2024-25 analysing energy retailer consumer outcome metrics and data.
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News releases
Open Consultations
APA Victorian Transmission System - Access arrangement 2028–32
Gas access arrangement for APA Victorian Transmission System for the 2028–32 regulatory period
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Access arrangements
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Open
The trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund - Ballina Central application for individual retail exemption
On 21 November 2025, the AER accepted an application from the trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund for an individual exemption.
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Retail exemptions
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Open
Annual benchmarking reports 2025
We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers
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Reviews
Status
Current
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