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AER makes determinations on Energy Queensland’s 2023-24 natural disaster cost pass throughs
We have published determinations on Energy Queensland’s cost pass through applications for three natural disaster events in December 2023 and January 2024.
Type
Communications
AER publishes 2025–26 tariff variation notices for gas networks
We will undertake compliance checks of the tariff variation notices submitted by six gas network businesses.
Type
Communications
AER publishes final decision on the Transmission STPIS Review
This decision has culminated in a new version 6 of the STPIS scheme. Our accompanying Explanatory Statement explains how the revised scheme will apply.
Type
Communications
Service target performance incentive scheme V6
The STPIS is to provide incentives to TNSPs to improve or maintain a high level of service for the benefit of participants in the NEM.
Type
Schemes
Status
Current
AER releases report on potential consumer benefits of voltage management
The report, prepared by the University of Wollongong, provides a summary of voltage management challenges and explores how supply voltages affect consumers.
Type
Communications
AER makes determination on SA Power Networks’ jurisdictional scheme application
The AER has determined the Small Compensation Claims Scheme to apply in South Australia is a jurisdictional scheme.
Type
Communications
South Australia Small Compensation Claims Scheme - Jurisdictional scheme application
Jurisdictional scheme for the SA Small Compensation Claims Scheme.
Type
Schemes
Status
Current
AER publishes 2025–26 gas tariff variation notice for Evoenergy
We will now undertake compliance checks of Evoenergy’s tariff variation notice prior to publishing an approved version.
Type
Communications
AER publishes 2025–26 pricing proposals for electricity distributors
We will now undertake compliance checks of the pricing proposals and proposed network charges prior to publishing approved versions.
Type
Communications
AER approves AusNet Services’ 2025–26 easement land tax cost pass through
The AER has published its determination on AusNet Services' 2025–26 easement land tax cost pass through application.
Type
Communications
AusNet Services VEBM cost pass through application
AusNet Services Victorian Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) cost pass through application
Type
Cost pass throughs
Status
Current
AusNet Services – Cost Pass Through – Easement Land Tax 2025-26
The AER has approved AusNet Services' application for a positive pass through of easement land tax to be recovered in 2025-26.
Type
Cost pass throughs
Status
Current
AER publishes Low-voltage Network Visibility Phase 3 Report
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) today has published its third and final report under the Network Visibility project.
Type
Communications
2026 Rate of Return Instrument review update
We've published a paper that sets out the review process we will follow to make the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument.
Type
Communications
Updated timeline for Basslink conversion decision
The AER expects to release a final decision on the Basslink conversion in June 2025.
Type
Communications
AER closely monitors gas pipeline service providers’ behaviour
We've released our first Gas pipeline monitoring and transparency report based on new monitoring and reporting functions that commenced in 2023.
Type
Communications
Have your say on TasNetworks’ cost pass through application
TasNetworks’ cost pass through relates to distribution network costs incurred during Tasmania’s August-September 2024 storm. Submissions close 22 April 2025.
Type
Communications
AER approves costs for North West Transmission Developments early works
AER approves $167.3 million for TasNetworks’ North West Transmission Developments Stage 1 early works following public consultation.
Type
Communications
AER consults on Marinus Link construction costs proposal
Have your say by 18 April 2025 to inform our draft decision.
Type
Communications
AER is seeking input on SA Power Networks’ jurisdictional scheme application
Have your say by 26 March 2025 on SA Power Networks’ application to determine if the Small Compensation Claims Scheme is a jurisdictional scheme
Type
Communications