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Recent updates
AER appoints new Wholesale Energy Market Dispute Resolution Adviser (WEMDRA).
The new WEMDRA will begin on 1 July 2025.
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Communications
Project Assessment Draft Report extension for the Waddamana to Palmerston Transfer Capability Upgrade project
AER grants extension to 28 February 2026 for Waddamana to Palmerston Transfer Capability Upgrade project Project Assessment Draft Report
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Communications
AER releases an interim guidance note for emissions reduction
The Australian Energy Regulator has released an interim guidance note for the assessment of emissions reduction expenditure for electricity and gas
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Communications
Project Assessment Draft Report publication date extended for Sydney Ring South project
AER grants extension to 30 June 2026 for Sydney Ring South RIT-T Project Assessment Draft Report
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Communications
AER grants ring-fencing waiver to Ergon Energy for Mareeba and Charters Towers depots
The AER has granted a ring-fencing waiver allowing Ergon Energy to continue to treat its Mareeba and Charters Towers depots as regional offices.
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Communications
AER begins consultation to update the interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines 2025
Submissions are invited on our draft decision to update the interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines (C&F Guidelines) for the Retailer Reliability Obligation.
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Communications
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