On 3 July 2023, Directlink notified the AER of its proposed approach to forecasting expenditure for the 2025-30 period.
Expenditure forecasting methodology
Directlink - Expenditure Forecasting Methodology 2025-30 - June 2023
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Regulatory proposal
On 31 January 2024 Directlink submitted its regulatory proposal for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.
Directlink - Attachment 01- Directlink Reset Factsheet
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Directlink - Attachment 12 - Revenue Proposal Document Schedule
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Regulatory information notice
Directlink – Attachment 07a – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 1 – Forecast and historical
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Directlink – Attachment 07b – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 2 – CESS
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Directlink – Attachment 07c – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 3 – EBSS
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.1 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC – 2017
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.2 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC – 2018
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.3 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC – 2019
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.4 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC – 2020 – H1
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.5 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC – 2020 – H2
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.6 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC – 2021
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Directlink – Attachment 07d.7 – Directlink 2025-30 – Final – Reset RIN – Workbook 4 – MIC - 2022
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Models
Directlink - Attachment 09c - Forecast Capital Expenditure model
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Directlink - Attachment 09d - Forecast Opex model
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Directlink - Attachment 09e - 2025-30 Depreciation tracking module
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Supporting information
Directlink - Attachment 03a - Letter from AEMO to APA - The future role of Directlink
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Directlink - Attachment 04a - Asset Management Plan
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Directlink - Attachment 04c - APA Group Standard Procurement
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Directlink - Attachment 04b - Asset Performance and Lifecycle Plan
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Directlink - Attachment 05a - BIS Oxford Economics - Cost Escalation Report
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Directlink - Attachment 05b - Outsourcing Arrangements
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Directlink - Attachment 05c - Marsh Insurance Pricing Report
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Directlink - Attachment 06 -SECNewgate - Engagement Summary Report
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Directlink - Attachment 07g - EII Cost Allocation Method
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Directlink – Attachment 07h – DL RRIN Audit Opinion
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Directlink - Attachment 10a - Director Certification
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Directlink - Attachment 10b - Director Certification
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Directlink - Attachment 11 - Statutory Declaration
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Confidentiality claims
Directlink – Attachment 08 – Confidentiality Claims Register
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Issues paper
On 26 March 2024, we released an Issues Paper highlighting some of the key elements of Directlink's proposal and identifying the issues that are likely to be the focus of our assessment and engagement with stakeholders. We welcome submissions from stakeholders by 15 May 2024.
AER - Issues Paper - Directlink 2025-30 Dx Determination - March 2024
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Stakeholder forum
Consumer engagement is a valuable input to our determination. Stakeholders can assist in our process by providing their views on aspects of the proposal.
On 10 April 2024, we hosted an online public forum to allow stakeholders the opportunity to ask questions about Directlink’s 2025-30 revenue proposal. Presentations were delivered by Directlink and the AER. The presentation slides are available below.
AER - Public Forum - Directlink 2025-30 revenue proposal - April 2024
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Submissions
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Submissions to the Issues Paper closed on the 15 May 2024. The following submissions were received.
For submissions specific to the other 2025–30 businesses, please see the following links:
Energex (QLD)
Ergon Energy (QLD)
SA Power Networks (SA)
EUAA - Submission - 2025-30 Electricity Determination - Directlink - May 2024
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