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Recent updates
AER releases PASA Compliance Bulletin and Checklist
We've updated our guidance for electricity market participants on critical Projected Assessment of System Adequacy (PASA) obligations after recent rule changes.
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Communications
AER publishes Embedded Network Review Final Decision
The AER has published our final decision for our Review of the exemptions framework for embedded networks.
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Communications
The Trustee for Energy Bay Victor Fund application for individual retail exemption Riverside Plaza
The AER has accepted an application from Energy Bay for an individual retailer authorisation exemption under the NER Law at Riverside Plaza.
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Communications
AER reports on Q2 2025 high electricity price events
The wholesale 30-minute energy prices exceeded $5,000 per MWh 66 times. Prices in two consecutive 30-minute FCAS exceeded $5,000 per MW 10 times.
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Communications
AER is increasing the minimum disconnection amount from 1 July 2026
Following consultation, the AER has published a final decision to increase the minimum disconnection amount from $300 to $500 (including GST) from 1 July 2026.
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Communications
AER completes transparency review of AEMO’s 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report
We have completed our review of AEMO’s 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report (IASR) and released our review report.
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Communications
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