On 23 April, the AEMC published a draft determination and a more preferable draft rule to enhance distribution network planning and reporting. The draft rule would address the identified emerging challenges for long term distribution planning by requiring Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) to adopt a new distribution network planning process. It would also establish a new principles-based framework for distribution network data reporting.
The AER made a submission in response to the draft determination on 4 June 2026. Our submission supports the principles-based design and proposed data reporting framework outlined in the draft determination. The submission also comments and provides recommendations on the reporting requirements of the framework.