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AER consults on draft decision for Basslink’s transmission revenue determination.

Have your say by 12 December 2025 to inform our final decision on Basslink’s 2026–30 transmission revenue determination.
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

AER receives dispute notice on Transgrid’s Meeting System Strength Requirement in NSW RIT-T

We will consider the validity of the dispute, and the grounds raised in the dispute notice provided to us by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS).
Type
Communications
Sector
Electricity

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
Sector
Electricity

Open Consultations

Our community consultations run across a wide range of topics, and we welcome your input into the work that we do. Engage with us and have your say on our projects that are currently open for consultation.

The Trustee for Energy Bay Oscar Fund - Stockland Forster Shopping Centre application for individual retail exemption

On 12 September 2025, the AER accepted an application from The Trustee for Energy Bay Oscar Fund for an individual exemption.
Type
Retail exemptions
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

2025 Review of revenue determination guideline for NSW non-contestable projects

Have your say by 30 September 2025 on draft amendments to the guideline aimed at setting out how the AER will make hybrid revenue determinations.
Type
Reviews
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

The Trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund - Riverside Plaza application for individual retail exemption

On 29 August 2025, the AER accepted an application from The Trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund for an individual exemption.
Type
Retail exemptions
Sector
Electricity
Status
Open

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View current proposals and final AER decisions on the maximum amount of revenue that network businesses can earn from consumers over a 5-year period.

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