Email
AERInquiry@aer.gov.au

Contact for

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
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

AER publishes the Eligible Experts’ report for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review

AER has published the Eligible Experts’ report for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

2025 Rate of Return annual data update released

This update illustrates annual changes in market data for the energy network businesses we regulate
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER price-responsive reporting guideline

The price-responsive reporting guideline specifies how we will meet our monitoring and reporting obligations under rule 3.10C.3(b) of the NER.
Type
Guidelines
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

AER releases final price-responsive reporting guideline

We have published the final AER price-responsive reporting guideline which sets out our approach to new monitoring and reporting obligations.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Key milestones and dates updated for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review

AER has updated the key milestones and dates for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review, including adding an Eligible Experts’ report public forum.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Consultation now open on TasNetworks stage 1 contingent project application

The application includes revenue recovery for the construction of the Tasmanian on-land portion of Project Marinus. Submissions close 28 November 2025.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Submissions open on Ausgrid’s revised Macquarie Park area contingent project application

Have your say on Ausgrid’s revised contingent project application to construct a new substransmission substation (Wallumatta). Submissions close 5 December 2025
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER appoints reference groups and panels for its 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review

The AER has appointed a Consumer Reference Group and a panel of Eligible Experts for its 2026 Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) review.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER makes determination on TasNetworks distribution 2024 storm cost pass through

We have published our determination on TasNetworks’ distribution pass through application for costs from the 26 August – 4 September 2024 storm in Tasmania.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Ulverstone Pipeline

Ulverstone Pipeline exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Sector
Gas
Status
Current

AER releases draft decisions on Victorian electricity distribution determinations 2026-31

The AER has released draft distribution determinations for Victorian electricity distributors AusNet, Jemena, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

2025 review of the AER price-responsive reporting guideline

We published our AER price-responsive reporting guideline on 9 September 2025.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

AusNet Services transmission cost pass through – February 2024 storm

We have published our determination on AusNet’s pass through application for transmission tower rebuild costs following the February 2024 storm in Victoria.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Capital Expenditure Guideline Review 2025

On 26 May, we published our final amendments to the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines (Guidelines).
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Gas
Status
Current

AER publishes approved Legacy Meter Replacement Plans

The AER has published electricity distribution network companies’ Legacy Meter Replacement Plans, as required under the National Electricity Rules.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER releases updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines

The AER has published updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines as part of the 2025 Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines Review.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Carisbrook to Horsham Pipeline (GPV pipeline)

Exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current

Retailer Reliability Obligation - Interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines 2025

The interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines set out the AER's approach to contracts and the reporting requirements under the Retailer Reliability Obligation.
Type
Guidelines
Sector
Electricity
Status
Current

Atlas to Reedy Creek Pipeline (ARC Pipeline)

Exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current