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AER publishes final amendments to the Forecasting Best Practice Guidelines

The AER has published an updated version of the Forecasting Best Practice Guidelines, following a targeted review.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER publishes draft Retail Guidelines

The AER is seeking feedback on draft AER Retail Guidelines by close of business on Friday, 17 July 2026.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity
Gas

AER publishes determination in response to Transgrid’s system strength material change in circumstances

The AER confirms actions that Transgrid must take to address the material change in circumstances relating to its system strength regulatory investment test.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER begins consultation on network resilience guidelines

Have your say on our consultation paper, which will inform the information to be included in the draft network resilience guidelines. Submissions close 10 July.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER publishes Victorian gas distribution 2028-33 reference service proposals

The Australian Energy Regulator will now undertake a review of the Victorian gas distribution 2028-33 reference service proposals.
Type
Communications
Sector
Gas

Consultation opens on Essential Energy’s ring-fencing waiver application for providing kerbside EV charging infrastructure

Have your say on Essential Energy’s application for a ring-fencing waiver to provide kerbside EV charging infrastructure. Submissions close Tuesday 14 July 2026
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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