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AER invites feedback on the draft DMO guidelines

Have your say on the draft Default Market Offer (DMO) guidelines by 16 October 2026.
Communications
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Retail

AER seeks special leave to the High Court to appeal AGL Centrepay overcharging decision

The AER seeks the High Court’s ruling on important questions about the meaning & operation of the overcharging protections in the National Energy Retail Rules.
News releases
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Retail

AER consults on draft network resilience guidelines

Have your say on our draft network resilience guidelines by 15 October 2026.
Communications
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Distribution
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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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Review of the DMO guidelines

The Guidelines set out our intended approach to determining the DMO, how it will achieve objectives and meet the requirements of the regulations.
Reviews
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Date initiated
Accepting submissions
Retail
NSW
QLD
SA

Yurringa Energy Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

On 21 August 2026, the AER published an application from Yurringa Energy Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law.
Authorisation
Open
Commencement date
Accepting submissions
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA

Squadron Energy Retail Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

On 20 August 2026, the AER published an application from Squadron Energy Retail for electricity retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.
Authorisation
Open
Commencement date
Accepting submissions
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA
TAS
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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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Make a complaint

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.

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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.
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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.
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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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