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The AER has published electricity distribution network companies’ Legacy Meter Replacement Plans, as required under the National Electricity Rules.

We are currently developing a new report on the competitiveness and efficiency of the east coast wholesale gas market in May 2026.

The wholesale 30-minute energy prices exceeded $5,000 per MWh 66 times. Prices in two consecutive 30-minute FCAS exceeded $5,000 per MW 10 times.

The AER has accepted an application from Energy Bay for an individual retailer authorisation exemption under the NER Law at Riverside Plaza.

The AER has published our final decision for our Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks.

We've updated our guidance for electricity market participants on critical Projected Assessment of System Adequacy (PASA) obligations after recent rule changes.

Following consultation, the AER has published a final decision to increase the minimum disconnection amount from $300 to $500 (including GST) from 1 July 2026.

We have completed our review of AEMO’s 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report (IASR) and released our review report.

The AER has published updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines as part of the 2025 Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines Review.

The AER today released the State of the energy market 2025 report which provides a comprehensive review of the year that was across Australia’s energy markets.

AER Chair Clare Savage reflects on challenges and opportunities for regulators in fast-changing markets, stressing innovation, fairness and consumer focus.

We have published our final decision to update the interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines for the Retailer Reliability Obligation.