Powerlink Queensland (Powerlink) is a Queensland electricity transmission network service provider. Its next five year regulatory control period commences on 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032 (2027–32).
Under the National Electricity Rules (NER), Powerlink is required to submit its regulatory proposal to us by 31 January 2026. However, prior to that date, the NER require us to review the current Framework and Approach (F&A) paper that applies to Powerlink and decide whether to amend or replace it.
On 6 November 2024, the AER released a Notice on whether to amend or replace Powerlink's current transmission F&A.
On 10 December 2024, the AER decided to replace Powerlink’s transmission F&A.
On 3 April 2025, the AER released its preliminary Framework and Approach for Queensland transmission service provider, Powerlink. We invite stakeholders to make submissions on our preliminary positions by 6 May 2025.