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AER releases final Default Market Offer 2026-27

Decision confirms lower electricity prices for most DMO households and small businesses.

News releases

AER reports on significant electricity prices for Q1 2026

This is the first report under the revised Significant price reporting guidelines outcome criteria covering energy and FCAS prices from January to March 2026.

Communications

AER approves 2026–27 gas tariff variation notices for Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury), AusNet Gas Services and Roma to Brisbane Pipeline

We have published the approved 2026-27 tariff variation proposals of Australian Gas Services (Vic/Albury), AusNet Gas Services and Roma to Brisbane Pipeline

Communications

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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Basslink system security contract review application - May 2026

Basslink's application seeks an AER determination on whether the expenditure for proposed system security network support services is prudent and efficient.

System security contract reviews

Open

Exemption guidelines review 2026

On 18 May 2026, the AER published a consultation paper seeking views on a proposal to amend the Network Exemptions and Retail Exempt Selling Guidelines.

Reviews

Open

Date initiated

18 May 2026

Accepting submissions

Distribution

Embedded Networks

Retail

ACT

NSW

QLD

TAS

VIC

ZEN Energy Retail authorisation transfer application

On 22 May 2026, the AER published an electricity retailer authorisation transfer application from ZEN Energy Retail to ZEN Energy Retail Holdings Pty Ltd

Authorisation

Open

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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.