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Consultation opens on the review of the Retailer of Last Resort Guidelines

We invite submissions on our consultation paper on the Retailer of Last Resort Guidelines and plan by close of business on Friday, 17 April 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

IFM REAL ESTATE FIDUCIARY PTY LTD application for individual retail exemption Coolum Park

The AER has accepted an application from IFM REAL ESTATE FIDUCIARY PTY LTD for an individual retailer authorisation exemption under the NER Law at Coolum Park.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

TasNetworks to share concessional financing benefits with consumers

We have published an amended transmission determination for TasNetworks to ensure the benefits of a concessional finance agreement flow through to consumers.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Consultation opens on our targeted review of the revenue determination guideline for NSW non-contestable projects

Have your say on draft updates to our Non-contestable Guideline to improve cost recovery arrangements for NSW infrastructure projects with non-network options.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER publishes final Network alternative support payment guideline

Our final Guideline sets out the criteria, process, and information we may have regard to in assessing applications for determinations outlined in the Guideline
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Consultation opens on VIOTAS trial waiver application

We invite submissions on VIOTAS’ trial waiver application to allow loads with multiple connection points to participate in the WDRM, by Friday 10 April 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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