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Recent updates
AER is consulting on changes to retail guidelines
We invite feedback on opportunities to improve and simplify 4 of our retail guidelines used by authorised retailers. Have your say by Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
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Communications
AER makes final decision for Ausgrid’s Hunter-Central Coast REZ non-contestable revenue determination
The AER made its final decision on Ausgrid’s HCC REZ project and will publish its revenue determination after EnergyCo informs us financial close has occurred.
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Communications
AER grants a ring-fencing waiver to Essential Energy to offer training services through a training academy
The AER grants a waiver to Essential Energy to establish a training academy in regional NSW.
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Communications
Submissions open on Ausgrid’s revised Macquarie Park area contingent project application
Have your say on Ausgrid’s revised contingent project application to construct a new substransmission substation (Wallumatta). Submissions close 5 December 2025
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Communications
Consultation now open on TasNetworks stage 1 contingent project application
The application includes revenue recovery for the construction of the Tasmanian on-land portion of Project Marinus. Submissions close 28 November 2025.
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Communications
AER invites consultation on 2026–27 Default Market Offer determination
Have your say by 26 November 2025 on our Issues Paper to help us make the Default Market Offer (DMO) determination under new proposed reforms.
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Communications
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