Email
AERInquiry@aer.gov.au
Contact for
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 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
2025 Rate of Return annual data update released
This update illustrates annual changes in market data for the energy network businesses we regulate
Type
Communications
AER price-responsive reporting guideline
The price-responsive reporting guideline specifies how we will meet our monitoring and reporting obligations under rule 3.10C.3(b) of the NER.
Type
Guidelines
Status
Current
AER releases final price-responsive reporting guideline
We have published the final AER price-responsive reporting guideline which sets out our approach to new monitoring and reporting obligations.
Type
Communications
Key milestones and dates updated for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review
AER has updated the key milestones and dates for the 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review, including adding an Eligible Experts’ report public forum.
Type
Communications
Consultation now open on TasNetworks stage 1 contingent project application
The application includes revenue recovery for the construction of the Tasmanian on-land portion of Project Marinus. Submissions close 28 November 2025.
Type
Communications
Submissions open on Ausgrid’s revised Macquarie Park area contingent project application
Have your say on Ausgrid’s revised contingent project application to construct a new substransmission substation (Wallumatta). Submissions close 5 December 2025
Type
Communications
AER appoints reference groups and panels for its 2026 Rate of Return Instrument review
The AER has appointed a Consumer Reference Group and a panel of Eligible Experts for its 2026 Rate of Return Instrument (RORI) review.
Type
Communications
AER makes determination on TasNetworks distribution 2024 storm cost pass through
We have published our determination on TasNetworks’ distribution pass through application for costs from the 26 August – 4 September 2024 storm in Tasmania.
Type
Communications
Ulverstone Pipeline
Ulverstone Pipeline exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current
AER releases draft decisions on Victorian electricity distribution determinations 2026-31
The AER has released draft distribution determinations for Victorian electricity distributors AusNet, Jemena, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy.
Type
Communications
2025 review of the AER price-responsive reporting guideline
We published our AER price-responsive reporting guideline on 9 September 2025.
Type
Reviews
Status
Current
AusNet Services transmission cost pass through – February 2024 storm
We have published our determination on AusNet’s pass through application for transmission tower rebuild costs following the February 2024 storm in Victoria.
Type
Communications
Capital Expenditure Guideline Review 2025
On 26 May, we published our final amendments to the Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines (Guidelines).
Type
Reviews
Status
Current
AER publishes approved Legacy Meter Replacement Plans
The AER has published electricity distribution network companies’ Legacy Meter Replacement Plans, as required under the National Electricity Rules.
Type
Communications
AER releases updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines
The AER has published updated Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines as part of the 2025 Capital Expenditure Incentive Guidelines Review.
Type
Communications
Carisbrook to Horsham Pipeline (GPV pipeline)
Exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current
Retailer Reliability Obligation - Interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines 2025
The interim Contracts and Firmness Guidelines set out the AER's approach to contracts and the reporting requirements under the Retailer Reliability Obligation.
Type
Guidelines
Status
Current
Atlas to Reedy Creek Pipeline (ARC Pipeline)
Exemption
Type
Capacity Trading Platform and Day Ahead Auction exemptions
Status
Current