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Recent updates
Energy Trade Pty Ltd - granted electricity retailer authorisation
On 7 October 2025, the AER approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from Energy Trade Pty Ltd.
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Communications
AER grants ring-fencing waivers to Ergon Energy and Energex lease six battery units.
The AER has granted waivers to Ergon Energy and Energex to lease six battery units to third parties.
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Communications
AER invites consultation on network performance reporting for regulated electricity and gas networks
Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the effectiveness, relevance and value of our current network performance reporting processes and outputs.
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Communications
AER approves Ampol’s application to surrender its retailer authorisations
On 3 October 2025, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved Ampol's surrenders. Surrenders will take effect on 2 April 2026
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Communications
AER grants ring-fencing waiver to Ausgrid for Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone project
The waiver allows Ausgrid to provide network services in the HCC REZ alongside regulated network services without separating staff, offices and branding.
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Communications
AER releases draft decisions on Victorian electricity distribution determinations 2026-31
The AER has released draft distribution determinations for Victorian electricity distributors AusNet, Jemena, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy.
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Communications
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