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AER makes final decision for Transgrid’s Enabling Central-West Orana REZ non-contestable revenue determination

The AER made its final decision on Transgrid’s CWO Enabling Project and will publish its final decision after EnergyCo informs us financial close has occurred.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER has agreed to PADR extension request for Queensland - New South Wales Interconnector project

AER grants extension to 25 June 2028 for Queensland - New South Wales Interconnector RIT-T Project Assessment Draft Report
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER has agreed to PADR extension request on TasNetworks project

The AER has agreed to further extend the date by which TasNetworks must publish the PADR for the Waddamana to Palmerston project, to 31 October 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.

Network alternative support payment guideline

The Guideline assists TNSPs to understand the eligibility criteria and thresholds they must meet to apply for network alternative support payment pass throughs.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

Annual benchmarking reports 2025

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline classification decision

On 23 July 2025, Stuart Petroleum Cooper Basin Gas Pty Ltd applied for a pipeline classification decision for the Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline.
Type
Determinations
Sector
Gas
Status
Current

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