On 31 October 2025, we received an application from APA under rule 80 of the National Gas Rules (NGR) seeking an advanced determination for its capital expenditure for the Victorian Transmission System (VTS). APA's application is to support investment to expand the South West Pipeline. APA submitted updates to its application on 10 and 14 November 2025.
APA is seeking a determination that its proposed capital expenditure is conforming (under rule 79 of the NGR) so that it will be included in the regulatory asset base as part of its 2028-33 access arrangement.
The application has been made within the current access arrangement period (2023-28). We have decided to undertake public consultation before making a determination.
We will hold a public forum to discuss APA's application on Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 10-11am (AEDT). Interested stakeholders can register through Eventbrite [external link].
We encourage interested stakeholders to provide written submissions by Monday, 19 January 2026. Submissions can be emailed to ResetCoord
aer [dot] gov [dot] au (ResetCoord[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au).