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Wholesale energy prices fluctuate in response to seasonal and market factors
The AER’s latest Wholesale markets quarterly report has found trends across April to June 2025 were partly driven by a warm autumn, before the onset of winter.
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News releases
Consumer protection underpins AER’s 2024-25 compliance and enforcement outcomes
The AER has published its annual report of Compliance and Enforcement outcomes for 2024-25 detailing some of the significant compliance and enforcement actions.
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News releases
CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd granted electricity retailer authorisation
On 9 July 2025, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd (CEP Energy Ret
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Communications
AER consults on 2026–31 gas access arrangement proposals
Have your say on gas access arrangement proposals for Evoenergy, Australian Gas Networks, and the Amadeus Gas Pipeline. Submissions are due by 15 August 2025.
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Communications
CAM Engineering penalised $250,000 for failing to join NSW Energy Ombudsman
CAM Engineering has been ordered to pay $250,000 for breaching the Retail Law by failing to join the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON).
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News releases
AER confirms Ergon Energy must reapply the Charleville regulatory investment test
Our assessment confirms that Ergon Energy must reapply the regulatory investment test for distribution to its substation project in Charleville, Queensland.
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Communications
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