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AER releases Gas Supply Hub focus report

This is the second focus report under the AER’s new responsibilities for monitoring efficiency and competition in the east coast wholesale gas markets.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

AER consults on Essential Energy’s bushfire risk reclassification contingent project application

The application relates to bushfire risk reclassification in newly identified high risk areas in New South Wales. Submissions close 15 January 2025.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER consults on proposed changes to distribution ring-fencing guideline

We invite stakeholder feedback on proposed updates to the distribution ring-fencing guideline to improve efficiency and increase flexibility.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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Annual benchmarking reports 2024

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers in 2024.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Ring-fencing guideline (electricity transmission) 2023

The Ring-fencing guideline (electricity transmission) 2023 ensures the Guideline remains fit for purpose in a changing regulatory landscape and electricity mark
Type
Guidelines
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution)

The Ring-fencing guideline (electricity distribution) 2022 ensures the Guideline remains fit for purpose in a changing regulatory landscape and electricity mark
Type
Guidelines
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

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