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Recent updates
AER releases draft 2026-28 Annual Information Orders for Consultation
Orders impose annual reporting obligations on regulated electricity distribution networks, transmission networks, and interconnectors. Submissions close 11 May.
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Communications
AER initiates review of the Forecasting Best Practice guidelines
Consultation has opened on the draft amendments to the Forecasting Best Practice guidelines. Submissions are due by 5.00pm Friday 24 April 2026.
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Communications
Flo Energy Australia Pty Ltd granted gas retailer authorisation
On 20 March 2026, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved an gas retailer authorisation application from Flo Energy Australia Pty Ltd.
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Communications
Have your say on Agora Gas Pty Limited's application for gas retailer authorisation
On 24 March 2026, the AER published an application from Agora Gas Pty Limited for a gas retailer authorisation under the Retail Law.
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Communications
EnergyAustralia fined $142,800 for alleged breaches of informed consent and disconnection obligations
The AER alleged that EnergyAustralia transferred an elderly customer from another retailer to itself without obtaining their consent.
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News releases
IFM Real Estate Fiduciary Pty Ltd as trustee for IFM Retail Australia Property Trust application for individual retail exemption Deeragun Village
The AER has accepted an application from IFM for an individual retailer authorisation exemption under the NER Law at Deeragun Village.
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Communications
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