In September 2010, the AER published a position paper and draft Guideline as part of a second round of preliminary consultation. The draft Guideline set out the AER’s preferred positions regarding the presentation of standing and market offer prices by retailers. The AER also published qualitative research it commissioned, which sought consumer input and feedback on a range of areas relating to the Guideline.

Submissions to the position paper and draft Guideline were sought from interested parties.

The AER held a stakeholder forum on 6 October 2010 in Melbourne (with video conferencing to other capital cities) to discuss the position paper and further inform the development of the Guideline. 

Submissions closed 29 October 2010.