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Recent updates
AER consults on Ausgrid’s Macquarie Park area contingent project application
The application relates to constructing a new substation to address increased customer demand in the Macquarie Park area. Submissions close 18 March 2025.
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Communications
Have your say on AusNet Services’ transmission cost pass through application
AusNet Services’ cost pass through application relates to transmission network costs incurred during Victoria’s February 2024 storm. Submissions close 17 March.
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Communications
AER begins consultation on Victorian electricity distributors’ 2026–31 revenue proposals
The AER has published 2026–31 revenue proposals from Victorian electricity distributors AusNet, CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor and United Energy.
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Communications
The Trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund - Warrawong Plaza application for individual retail exemption
On 17 February, the AER accepted an application from The Trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund for an individual retail exemption
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Communications
Innovative trials welcomed as AER introduces policy-led sandboxing approach
We're signalling a new approach to testing and trialling new ideas in the energy market with the introduction of policy-led sandboxing.
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Communications
AER releases Customer engagement toolkit to address vulnerability
We have published a toolkit that provides practical assistance to consumer-facing energy businesses wishing to identify and address vulnerability early.
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Communications
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