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Callide Power Trading penalised $9 million for not meeting performance standards

Callide Power Trading ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $9 million for breaches of the National Electricity Rules.
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AER releases draft decision on AusNet’s 2023−28 access arrangement variation proposal

Have your say by 11 April 2025 to inform our final decision on AusNet Gas Services’ 2023−28 access arrangement variation proposal.
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Distribution

AER reports on latest compliance and enforcement activities

Over the last six months, the AER’s compliance and enforcement outcomes included more than $37 million in court ordered and infringement notice penalties.
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AusNet Services distribution cost pass through - September 2024 storm

AusNet Services has submitted a cost pass through application to recover the costs it has incurred as a result of the September 2024 storm.
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Distribution
VIC

Annual benchmarking reports 2024

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers in 2024.
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Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) - Access arrangement 2025–30

The AER will make a determination on the maximum amount of revenue that Jemena Gas Networks can earn from consumers over the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.
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