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AER publishes draft decision to grant ring-fencing exemptions for AGN’s hydrogen trial projects

Our draft decision is to grant AGN exemptions from gas ring-fencing obligations for its hydrogen trial projects in South Australia and Gladstone.
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Have your say on Transgrid’s cost pass through application

Transgrid’s pass through application relates to network support costs incurred in 2025-26. We welcome submissions by 12 November 2026.
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Have your say on ElectraNet’s cost pass through application

ElectraNet’s pass through application relates to costs incurred due to the 17 October 2024 storm. We welcome submissions by 12 November 2026.
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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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ElectraNet cost pass through application – October 2024 Storm

ElectraNet submitted a cost pass through application to recover costs incurred due to the 17 October 2024 storm event in South Australia.
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Transgrid - Network support pass through 2025-26

Transgrid submitted a cost pass through application to recover network support costs incurred in 2025-26.
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Essential Energy cost pass through application – 2025 North Coast Weather Event

Essential Energy submitted a cost pass through application to recover costs incurred due to the 2025 North Coast Weather Event in NSW.
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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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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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