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Recent updates
AER consults on revised 2026–31 regulatory proposals from Victorian electricity distributors
We invite submissions on revised 2026-31 regulatory proposals received from Victorian electricity distributors. Submissions are open until 19 January 2026.
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Communications
AER grants waiver to trial community power networks in New South Wales
The waiver allows Ausgrid to test a new way of coordinating community scale batteries and solar installations within its Sydney and Central Coast networks.
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News releases
AER grants a ring-fencing waiver to Ergon Energy for distribution and generation services in isolated networks
The AER has granted a ring-fencing waiver to Ergon Energy to continue generation and distribution services in its isolated networks
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Communications
Debt and hardship persist for vulnerable customers
We have released our Annual retail markets report 2024-25 analysing energy retailer consumer outcome metrics and data.
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News releases
AER reports on Q3 2025 high electricity price events
We’ve published a report into prices exceeding $5,000 per megawatt hour (MWh) during July, August and September 2025.
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Communications
Consultation opens on our Supplementary Draft Decision for Marinus Link transmission determination
Have your say by 19 December on the Marinus Link Supplementary Draft Decision to inform AER’s decision on the 2025−30 Marinus Link transmission determination.
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Communications
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