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AER approves APA’s Roma to Brisbane Pipeline 2025-26 Annual Fee cost pass through

APA’s Roma to Brisbane Pipeline tax change event cost pass through related to the 2025-26 National Energy Market Regulation fee.

Communications

AER approves AusNet Services’ 2026–27 easement land tax cost pass through

The AER has published its determination on AusNet’s 2026–27 easement land tax cost pass through application.

Communications

AER publishes October – December 2025 retail performance report

This is the first report we’ve published since retailers were required to report expanded data, giving us a deeper understanding of the retail energy market.

Communications

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.

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GGP Energy Pty Ltd - Application for electricity retailer authorisation

On 2 April 2026, the AER published an application from GGP Energy Pty Ltd for an electricity retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law.

Authorisation

Open

Commencement date

2 April 2026

Accepting submissions

ACT

NSW

QLD

TAS

2026 review of the Forecasting Best Practice guidelines

On 25 March we commenced a review of the Forecasting Best Practice guidelines.

Reviews

Open

2026 Review of the Retailer of Last Resort guidelines and plan

The AER is reviewing the RoLR guidelines and plan to include recent amendments to the National Energy Retail Law.

Reviews

Open

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Embedded networks customers

Live in an apartment block? Or maybe own a business in a shopping centre? Learn more about your rights as a customer in an embedded network.

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Learn more about the number of steps you can take if you are having a problem with your energy service, retailer or distributor.

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Everyone is a consumer of Australia’s energy system which is why it is vital we gain your insights to help shape its future. Find out how you can contribute.