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Recent updates
AER publishes exemptions guidelines review final decision
The AER has published updated exemption guidelines supporting flexible trading and streamlining commercial embedded network retrofits.
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Communications
EnergyAustralia fined $750,000 for alleged failure to provide grid stability services
The AER issued 10 infringement notices to EnergyAustralia for alleged breaches of its obligations to provide frequency control ancillary services.
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News releases
Squadron Energy Retail Pty Ltd – granted electricity retailer authorisation
On 5 November 2026, the AER approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from Squadron Energy Retail Pty Ltd.
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Communications
AER publishes gas transmission data for the 2025 regulatory year
Gas transmission network performance data for Amadeus Gas Pipeline, Roma Brisbane Pipeline and the Victorian Transmission System is now available.
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Communications
AER publishes 2028-33 revised reference service proposals for Victorian gas distribution networks
AER has revised the 2028–33 reference service proposals from AusNet Gas Services, Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury) and Multinet.
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Communications
AER makes determination on Transgrid’s System Security Roadmap Operational Technology contingent project application
We have published our determination on Transgrid’s System Security Roadmap Operational Technology contingent project
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Communications
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