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Default market offer 2027–28
The DMO caps the prices a retailer can charge a standing offer customer. It also serves as a reference price for market offers in applicable regions.
Type
Reviews
Status
Open
Review of the DMO guidelines
The Guidelines set out our intended approach to determining the DMO, how it will achieve objectives and meet the requirements of the regulations.
Type
Reviews
Status
Open
AER consults on draft network resilience guidelines
Have your say on our draft network resilience guidelines by 15 October 2026.
Type
Communications
AER publishes final decision on Sturt Plateau Pipeline classification
The AER’s final decision is to classify the Sturt Plateau Pipeline as a transmission pipeline.
Type
Communications
Sturt Plateau Pipeline classification decision
On 11 February 2026, APA SPP Pty Ltd, the owner and operator of the SPP, applied to the AER for a pipeline classification decision for the SPP.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
AER consults on its preliminary position on Transgrid's application to reopen 2023-28 transmission revenue determination for Project EnergyConnect
We invite stakeholders to make submissions on our consultation paper - AER preliminary views on Transgrid’s application by 1 October 2026.
Type
Communications
AER releases its Strategic Plan 2026 - 2030
Learn about our objectives for the next five years that focus on outcomes delivering affordability, reliability and progress Australia’s energy transition.
Type
Communications
AER initiates 2026 Capital expenditure model review
We are consulting on proposed updates to the standardised distribution capex model and the proposed introduction of a new transmission model.
Type
Communications
AER publishes draft decision on Sturt Plateau Pipeline classification
The AER’s draft decision is to classify the Sturt Plateau Pipeline as a transmission pipeline.
Type
Communications
AER commences consultation on the 2027 review of the Customer Export Curtailment Value Methodology
The AER is reviewing whether the customer export curtailment value methodology should be updated to reflect current and emerging DER value streams.
Type
Communications
AER releases annual network performance report
The report highlights the contrasting role electricity and gas distribution networks are playing in delivering the energy transition.
Type
Communications
AusNet Services (Distribution) - Cost allocation method 2025
On 14 July 2025 the AER approved the revised CAM submitted by AusNet Services in accordance with chapter 6 of the National Electricity Rules.
Type
Cost allocation methods
Status
Current
AusNet Services - Determination 2026–31
AusNet Services is an electricity distribution network service provider. Its next five year regulatory control period will be 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
CitiPower - Determination 2026–31
CitiPower is an electricity distribution network service provider. Its next five year regulatory control period will be 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
Default market offer 2026–27
The DMO caps the prices a retailer can charge a standing offer customer. It also serves as a reference price for market offers in these regions.
Type
Reviews
Status
Open
Jemena - Determination 2026–31
Jemena is an electricity distribution network service provider. Its next five year regulatory control period will be 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
Jemena Gas Networks - 2026–27 tariff variation notice
Jemena Gas Networks (JGN) proposed new network prices to apply to its NSW gas network for 2026–27.
Type
Tariff variations
Status
Current
Powercor - Determination 2026–31
Powercor is an electricity distribution network service provider. Its next five year regulatory control period will be 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
United Energy - Determination 2026–31
United Energy is an electricity distribution network service provider. Its next five year regulatory control period will be 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
AER publishes January – March 2026 Retail performance quarterly update
Energy affordability pressures remain high, as the AER continues to advocate for improved customer protections for customers experiencing payment difficulty.
Type
Communications