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Recent updates
AER consults on Ergon Energy's shared branding ring-fencing waiver
The AER invites stakeholders to provide feedback on waiver applications from Ergon and Energex to each install six battery energy storage systems.
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Communications
The Trustee for Energy Bay Oscar Fund application for individual retail exemption Glendale City Centre
The AER has accepted an application from The Trustee for Energy Bay Oscar Fund for an individual retail exemption.
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Communications
Final Framework and Approach released for Powerlink 2027-32 transmission determination
AER releases final Framework and Approach for Powerlink 2027–32 transmission determination
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Communications
Wholesale energy prices fluctuate in response to seasonal and market factors
The AER’s latest Wholesale markets quarterly report has found trends across April to June 2025 were partly driven by a warm autumn, before the onset of winter.
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News releases
Consumer protection underpins AER’s 2024-25 compliance and enforcement outcomes
The AER has published its annual report of Compliance and Enforcement outcomes for 2024-25 detailing some of the significant compliance and enforcement actions.
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News releases
CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd granted electricity retailer authorisation
On 9 July 2025, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from CEP Energy Retail Pty Ltd (CEP Energy Ret
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Communications
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