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Yurringa Energy Pty Ltd – granted electricity retailer authorisation
On 8 October 2026, the AER approved an application from Yurringa Energy Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.
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Communications
AER consults on additional discussion paper for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument
AER undertakes further targeted consultation following the draft 2026 Rate of Return Instrument. Submissions are open until 23 October 2026.
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Communications
AER to review and remake the revenue determination under the Waratah Super Battery project
This will ensure the determinations reflect negotiated amendments to the contractual arrangements
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Communications
AER makes determination on AusNet’s January 2026 bushfire cost pass through
We have published our determination on AusNet’s cost pass through application for the January 2026 bushfires.
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Communications
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
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