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AER publishes Victorian gas distribution 2028-33 reference service proposals
The Australian Energy Regulator will now undertake a review of the Victorian gas distribution 2028-33 reference service proposals.
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Communications
Consultation opens on Essential Energy’s ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside EV charging infrastructure
Have your say on Essential Energy’s application for a ring-fencing waiver to provide kerbside EV charging infrastructure. Submissions close Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Communications
AER grants a short-term ring-fencing waiver to Evoenergy for the provision of other services
This will allow Evoenergy to handover provision of other services by separating protection and control assets across the network boundary at a single site.
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Communications
AER invites registration of stakeholder interest in Ergon Energy’s and Energex’s requests to amend 2025-30 tariff structure statements
The amendments remove planned optional residential and small business demand and flexible load tariffs. Expressions of interest close 23 June 2026.
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Communications
Agora Gas Pty Limited - granted gas retailer authorisation
On 26 May 2026, the AER approved a gas retailer authorisation application from Agora Gas Pty Limited.
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Communications
AER publishes 2026–27 revenue adjustment decisions for NSW non-contestable REZ network projects
We published our decisions on Ausgrid’s and Transgrid’s 2026–27 adjustment proposals for their NSW non-contestable network project determinations.
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Communications
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