| Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
| AER consultation on need to amend or replace the Framework and Approach (F&A) | by 30 November 2021 |
| AER issues decision on need to amend or replace the F&A | by 31 December 2021 |
| AER publishes position paper on F&A | February 2022 |
| AER publishes F&A for Essential Energy | by 31 July 2022 |
| Essential Energy submits its regulatory proposal to AER | 31 January 2023 |
| AER publishes an issues paper and holds a public forum | March/April 2023** |
| Submissions on regulatory proposal close | May 2023 |
| AER publishes draft determination decision | by 30 September 2023 |
| AER holds a pre-determination conference | October 2023 |
| Essential Energy submits revised regulatory proposal to AER | December 2023 |
| Submissions on revised regulatory proposal and draft decision close | January 2024 |
| AER publishes distribution determination for regulatory control period | by 30 April 2024 |
* This is an indicative timetable and is subject to change.
** The date provided is based on the AER receiving compliant proposals. The date may be altered if we receive non-compliant proposals.