Revenue Proposal
On 29 November 2024 Marinus Link submitted its Stage 1 - Part B (Construction costs) Revenue Proposal to the AER.
We published an Issues Paper on 21 Match 2025. Consumer engagement is a valuable input to our determination. Stakeholders can assist in our process by providing their views on aspects of the proposal.
Submissions
Interested stakeholders are invited to make submissions on this proposal and our Issues Paper by 18 April 2025. Submissions and requests to make a submission via alternative methods can be sent to vic2026
aer [dot] gov [dot] au (resetcoord[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au)
Public forum
On Thursday, 3 April 2025 at 10:30am (AEDT) we will hold an online public forum to allow stakeholders the opportunity to ask questions about the Marinus Link proposal and our Issues Paper. You can register your interest on Eventbrite here.
Commencement and Process Paper and RIT-T Update
On 31 March 2023 the AER received a submission from Tasmanian intending transmission network service provider Marinus Link Proprietary Limited, requesting the AER:
- commence a process for making a transmission determination relating to proposed Marinus Link interconnector, and
- establish a modified determination process to apply when making the transmission determination.
On 1 June 2023 the AER published its decision to commence a revenue determination process for the Marinus Link interconnector and the Commencement and Process Paper outlining the process that will apply for this determination.
On 16 February 2024, Marinus Link wrote to the AER requesting amendments to the Commencement and Process Paper and provided a RIT-T update.
On 15 March 2024, the AER published its decision to approve the requested amendments and an updated Commencement and Process Paper.
On 30 October 2024, Marinus Link wrote to the AER requesting further amendments to the Commencement and Process Paper.
On 3 December 2024, the AER decided to amend the Marinus Link determination process and publish the revised Commencement and Process Paper.
Background
The proposed Marinus Link interconnector will comprise two 750 MW high voltage direct current (HVDC) cables running 255km undersea and 90km underground HVDC cables between Burnie, Tasmania and Latrobe Valley, Victoria.