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Have your say on Transgrid’s cost pass through application

Transgrid’s pass through application relates to network support costs incurred in 2025-26. We welcome submissions by 12 November 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

Have your say on ElectraNet’s cost pass through application

ElectraNet’s pass through application relates to costs incurred due to the 17 October 2024 storm. We welcome submissions by 12 November 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

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
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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