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Recent updates
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
AER revokes APTNT’s exemption from gas ring-fencing requirements
The AER has made its final decision to revoke APT Pipelines NT Pty Ltd’s exemption from gas ring-fencing requirements at their request.
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Communications
Workshop transcripts - CPU’s ring-fencing waiver application for EV charging infrastructure
The AER publishes transcripts from the three workshops held in early May 2025 on CPU’s ring-fencing waiver for kerbside EV charging infrastructure.
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Communications
Powershop fined $542,400 for alleged life support breaches
Powershop has paid eight infringement notices totalling $542,400 issued by the AER for alleged breaches of its life support obligations.
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News releases
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