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Have your say on Eastern Electric Pty Ltd's application for electricity retailer authorisation
On 2 October 2026, the AER published an application from Eastern Electric Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.
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Communications
AER publishes 2028-33 reference service proposal decisions for Victorian gas distribution networks
AER has reviewed but not approved the 2028–33 reference service proposals from AusNet Gas Services, Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury) and Multinet.
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Communications
Have your say on Essential Energy's cost pass through application
Essential Energy’s pass through application relates to costs incurred due to the 2025 North Coast Weather Event. We welcome submissions by 29 October 2026.
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Communications
AER releases draft decision on Powerlink’s 2027–32 electricity transmission determination
AER issues draft decision allowing Powerlink $5,694.1 million in revenue for the next 5 years and invites stakeholder submissions in response.
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Communications
Update on the timing of the final Retail Guidelines
We are reviewing four retail guidelines. The review will bring the four guidelines together into a single Retail Guidelines document.
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Communications
AER publishes final decision for Transgrid’s System Strength Project
AER publishes its final decision on Transgrid’s System Strength Project for the 2026–31 regulatory period.
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Communications
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