AER General Inquiries

Energy affordability pressures remain high, as the AER continues to advocate for improved customer protections for customers experiencing payment difficulty.

To be held in Brisbane on 6–7 August 2026, this conference brings speakers from around the world to discuss emerging issues in regulatory theory and practice.

Have your say on our consultation paper, which will inform the information to be included in the draft network resilience guidelines. Submissions close 10 July.

The Australian Energy Regulator will now undertake a review of the Victorian gas distribution 2028-33 reference service proposals.

We have completed compliance checks of Jemena Gas Networks’ 2026–27 tariff variation proposal and published the approved proposal.

We will now undertake compliance checks of Multinet Gas Networks’ tariff variation notice prior to publishing an approved version.

This is the first report we’ve published since retailers were required to report expanded data, giving us a deeper understanding of the retail energy market.

South Australia’s Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism ensures reliable electricity supply, and a risk management framework protects consumers financial interests.

We will now undertake compliance checks of Jemena Gas Networks’ tariff variation notice prior to publishing an approved version.

We have published an amended transmission determination for TasNetworks to ensure the benefits of a concessional finance agreement flow through to consumers.

We have released the Contract Market Monitoring Portal and the Portal User Guide to facilitate the secure submission of required information.

The Committee will provide independent oversight, advice, and assurance, supporting the AER as it evolves. Find out more and apply.

The AER published the revenue proposal for Powerlink’s for the regulatory control period 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032.

The AER has released it’s final decision to classify the Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline as a transmission pipeline.