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AER report: Renewables and battery growth ease pressure in wholesale electricity market

Our latest Wholesale electricity market performance report has found wholesale electricity prices fell across all National Electricity Market regions in 2025.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

Q&A with the AER

Read our Q&A with AER Chair Clare Savage about her keynote address to the Energy Networks Australia 2026 Regulation Seminar held in Brisbane on 5 August 2026.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Statement from the AER on Full Federal Court decision to uphold AGL appeal

AER Statement on the outcome of AGL's appeal of Federal Court orders related to Centrepay payments.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER compliance and enforcement outcomes highlight focus on protecting consumers

We have published our annual compliance and enforcement report, which details our activities during 2025-26 to improve compliance and protect consumers.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

Opinion Piece: Choosing energy plans

AER Acting Chair Justin Oliver explains how shifting electricity use into a free period under the new Solar Sharer Offer can help reduce household bills.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

Australian Energy Regulator begins operation as standalone agency

We will continue to regulate energy networks, monitor wholesale and retail energy markets, and administer key consumer protections, including the DMO.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER grants trial waivers to help manage peak energy demand

The trial waivers, each lasting 5 years, will allow VIOTAS and Enel X to trial sites with multiple connection points in the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity

AER releases final Default Market Offer 2026-27

Decision confirms lower electricity prices for most DMO households and small businesses.
Type
News releases
Sector
Electricity