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AER reports on latest compliance and enforcement activities for 2025-26

Over the last six months, the AER’s compliance and enforcement outcomes included more than $1.3 million in court ordered and infringement notice penalties.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER publishes revised 2026–31 gas access arrangement proposals

Have your say to inform our final decisions for the 2026–31 gas access arrangements for Evoenergy, Australian Gas Networks and the Amadeus Gas Pipeline.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

AER publishes revised guidelines for Significant price reporting

The Guidelines have been revised after a review of the criteria on which price outcomes in the electricity wholesale market should be reported.
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

Quick links for consumers

Learn more about how to navigate the energy market as a consumer, including price comparison services and knowing your rights. 

Navigate the energy market

As an energy consumer, learn more about navigating the energy market and the services and resources available.

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.

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.

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

Retail pricing and the Default Market Offer

Learn more about what is required from retailers on pricing, the default market offer and having better bills that help consumers participate in the market.

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.

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.

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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