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AER releases 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities

AER releases Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2025-26.
News releases
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Consumer matters
Corporate
Distribution
Retail
Wholesale

AER releases final Customer Export Curtailment Values for 2025-26

AER releases the final CECVs for 2025-26 to guide efficient levels of network expenditure on export services.
Communications
Issue date
Distribution

AER invites expressions of interest for the Consumer Reference Group for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review

AER invites expressions of interest for the Consumer Reference Group for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review.
Communications
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Distribution
Transmission
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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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Ausgrid’s distribution cost pass through application – January 2025 storm

Ausgrid submitted a cost pass through application to recover costs incurred due to a severe storm event from 15–17 January 2025. Submissions close 18 July 2025.
Cost pass throughs
Open
Effective date
Commencement date
Accepting submissions
Distribution
NSW

Guidance note on emissions reduction

This guidance note takes a principles-based approach on our expectations for expenditure forecasting in relation to emissions reduction.
Guidelines
Current
Effective date
Accepting submissions

Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks

The AER is undertaking a Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks.
Reviews
Open
Effective date
Date initiated
Accepting submissions
Distribution
Embedded Networks
Retail
Transmission
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
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Navigate the energy market

As an energy consumer, learn more about navigating the energy market and the services and resources available.
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Embedded networks customers

Live in an apartment block? Or maybe own a business in a shopping centre? Learn more about your rights as a customer in an embedded network.
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Learn more about the number of steps you can take if you are having a problem with your energy service, retailer or distributor.
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Have your say on energy matters

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.

Quick links for industry

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Retail pricing and the Default Market Offer

Learn more about what is required from retailers on pricing, the default market offer and having better bills that help consumers participate in the market.
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State of the energy market 2024

The AER’s annual summary of ‘the year that has been’ across electricity and gas supply chains, including wholesale markets, transportation and retail.
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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.
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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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