The AER has today released draft Annual Information Orders for 2026-27 and to 2027-28 for public consultation with the intent to replace the Orders currently in place for those reporting years with improved processes for electricity network businesses.
Annual Information Orders impose annual reporting obligations on regulated electricity networks and are made using our information gathering powers under the National Electricity Law.
We have sought to make improvements that aim to reduce the volume and complexity of issues arising in future information reporting processes. Our proposed updates:
- clarify ambiguous requirements
- rectify information specification errors
- update definitions in the glossary
- address issues requiring an exemption from the current Orders
- help streamline the reporting process by minimising the need for additional guidance.
The updated 2026-28 Orders will incrementally improve in the AER’s information requirements and help reduce regulatory burden by increasing the clarity of reporting obligations.
Getting involved
We invite energy consumers and other interested parties to make submissions on the draft Annual Information Orders by Monday, 11 May 2026.
We aim to issue the updated 2026-28 Orders by end June 2026, to apply for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 reporting years.
We encourage engagement by all energy sector participants and stakeholders. The decisions we make and the actions we take affect a wide range of individuals, businesses, and organisations.
Hearing from those affected by our work helps us make better decisions, provides greater transparency and predictability, and builds trust and confidence in the regulatory regime.