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Recent updates
AER releases draft decision on Powerlink’s 2027–32 electricity transmission determination
AER issues draft decision allowing Powerlink $5,694.1 million in revenue for the next 5 years and invites stakeholder submissions in response.
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Communications
Update on the timing of the final Retail Guidelines
We are reviewing four retail guidelines. The review will bring the four guidelines together into a single Retail Guidelines document.
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Communications
AER publishes final decision for Transgrid’s System Strength Project
AER publishes its final decision on Transgrid’s System Strength Project for the 2026–31 regulatory period.
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Communications
Have your say on Essential Energy’s islandable microgrids trial
The AER is consulting on proposed waivers for Essential Energy’s islandable microgrids sandbox trial. Submissions close 12 November 2026.
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Communications
AER invites feedback on the draft DMO guidelines
Have your say on the draft Default Market Offer (DMO) guidelines by 16 October 2026.
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Communications
AER seeks special leave to the High Court to appeal AGL Centrepay overcharging decision
The AER seeks the High Court’s ruling on important questions about the meaning & operation of the overcharging protections in the National Energy Retail Rules.
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News releases
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