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AusNet Services (Distribution) - Cost allocation method 2025
On 14 July 2025 the AER approved the revised CAM submitted by AusNet Services in accordance with chapter 6 of the National Electricity Rules.
Type
Cost allocation methods
Status
Current
Default market offer 2026–27
The DMO caps the prices a retailer can charge a standing offer customer. It also serves as a reference price for market offers in these regions.
Type
Reviews
Status
Open
AER begins consultation on Powerlink’s electricity transmission revenue proposal
The AER published the revenue proposal for Powerlink’s for the regulatory control period 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032.
Type
Communications
AER publishes final decision on Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline classification
The AER has released it’s final decision to classify the Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline as a transmission pipeline.
Type
Communications
Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline classification decision
On 23 July 2025, Stuart Petroleum Cooper Basin Gas Pty Ltd applied for a pipeline classification decision for the Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline.
Type
Determinations
Status
Current
AER reports on latest compliance and enforcement activities for 2025-26
Over the last six months, the AER’s compliance and enforcement outcomes included more than $1.3 million in court ordered and infringement notice penalties.
Type
Communications
AER publishes draft decision on Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline classification
Have your say on the AER’s draft decision to classify the Roma North (Mimas) Gas Pipeline as a transmission pipeline by 3 February 2026.
Type
Communications
APA Victorian Transmission System - 2026 tariff variation notice
APA Victorian Transmission System submitted to the AER an annual tariff variation notice for the period 1 January 2026 - 31 December 2026.
Type
Tariff variations
Status
Current
Churchie Pipeline
Churchie Pipeline exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current
Silver Springs to Wallumbilla
Silver Springs to Wallumbilla exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current
Waggamba Pipeline
Waggamba Pipeline exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current
AER releases its 2025 electricity and gas networks performance report
We have released our 2025 Electricity and gas network report and finalised the objectives and priorities for our network performance reporting.
Type
Communications
AER releases report on facilitating CER in Australia’s two-way energy system
We have released our annual report on the performance of electricity distribution networks in facilitating CER in Australia’s two-way energy system.
Type
Communications
EOI - Independent Panel for 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review
AER invites Expressions of Interest from individuals to join the Independent Panel for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review.
Type
Communications
Flo Energy Australia Pty Ltd application for gas retailer authorisation
AER has published an application from Flo Energy Australia Pty Ltd for an gas retailer authorisation under the Retail Law. Submissions close 16 January 2026.
Type
Communications
AER publishes APA’s Victorian Transmission System 2028–32 reference service proposal
The AER will undertake a review of APA’s 2028–32 reference service proposal prior to publishing an approved version. Submissions invited by 23 December 2025.
Type
Communications
AER releases 2025 electricity transmission and distribution benchmarking reports
These reports are used to benchmark electricity network service providers’ productivity over time, against other networks and the economy
Type
Communications
Annual benchmarking reports 2025
We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers
Type
Reviews
Status
Current
AER publishes 2026 gas tariff variation notice for APA’s Victorian Transmission System
We will now undertake compliance checks of APA’s tariff variation notice prior to publishing an approved version.
Type
Communications
AER publishes the Eligible Experts’ report for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review
AER has published the Eligible Experts’ report for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review.
Type
Communications