Guidelines, schemes, models and reviews

The Networks Information Requirements Review is about driving improvements in the quality of the information about regulated networks that we use and share.

The intent of the rate of return annual updates is to provide stakeholders with information on rate of return data, particularly time series market data, showing changes since the publication of the 2022 Instrument.

The AER is undertaking a Review of the AER exemptions framework for embedded networks.

The Pipeline Access Dispute Guide is intended to provide guidance about the access dispute resolution process under the NGL and NGR.

We examine the relative efficiency of the distribution and transmission electricity network service providers in 2023.

The AER determines network tariff structures and tariff levels for gas distribution networks in NSW, Victoria, SA and the ACT.

The gas pipeline information disclosure guidelines, price reporting guidelines and accompanying templates are required under the new Part 10 & 18A of the NGR.

The AER published a Directions Paper on Social licence for electricity transmission projects.

On 6 October 2023, the AER published final amendments to the Cost Benefit Analysis guidelines and the Regulatory Investment Test (RIT) application guidelines.

On 28 September 2023, the AER published guidance on the amended national energy objectives. This guidance is supported by an explanatory statement.

Our guideline explains how we determine the annual costs of the NSW electricity infrastructure roadmap that will then be recovered from consumers.

The AER draft supporting guidelines that support the regulation of network infrastructure projects under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.