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AER releases a Position Paper on APA’s advance capex proposal

We invite stakeholders to make submissions by Friday 5 June on our positions on APA’s advanced capex proposal to expand the South West Pipeline.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

AER approves 2026–27 gas tariff variation for Multinet Gas Networks

We have completed compliance checks of Multinet Gas Networks’ 2026–27 tariff variation proposal and published the approved proposal.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

Have your say on Transgrid’s System Security Roadmap Operational Technology contingent project application

The AER is accepting submissions on Transgrid’s System Security Roadmap Operational Technology contingent project application until 5 June 2026.
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.

Transgrid System Security Roadmap Operational Technology Contingent Project

Transgrid has submitted a contingent project application, seeking an increase to its revenue to fund its System Security Roadmap Operational Technology project.
Type
Contingent projects
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

Region RE Limited - Worongary Town Centre application for individual retail exemption

On 13 May 2026 , the AER accepted an application from Region RE Limited for an individual exemption.
Type
Retail exemptions
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

Draft FERM Scheme Regulator guideline

We have published the FERM Scheme Regulator guideline which sets out the process and method for how we make contribution determinations for the SA FERM scheme.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

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