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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
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Retail

AER consults on draft 2026 Rate of Return Instrument

AER consults on draft 2026 Rate of Return Instrument
Communications
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Distribution
Transmission

AER finalises the targeted review of its revenue determination guideline for NSW non-contestable projects

The AER has published a new version of its revenue determination guideline for NSW non-contestable projects.
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Distribution
REZ
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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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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
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Accepting submissions
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TAS

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.
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Distribution
Embedded Networks
Retail
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA
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
Accepting submissions
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA
TAS
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Learn more about how to navigate the energy market as a consumer, including price comparison services and knowing your rights. 

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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.

Quick links for industry

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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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