On 1 December 2011, the AER released a discussion paper regarding the electricity distribution ring-fencing guidelines. The AER considered submissions on the discussion paper and has now released a Position paper setting out its view on whether or not a nationally consistent Distribution Ring‑Fencing Guideline should be developed. Based on its assessment, the AER’s preferred position is to develop a national ring-fencing guideline to apply to electricity distributors in the NEM.
Invitation for submissions
Interested parties are invited to provide written submissions to the AER regarding this position paper by close of business Friday 28 September 2012. Submissions should be addressed by email to AERInquiry
aer [dot] gov [dot] au (AERInquiry[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au) or by mail to:
General Manager
Australian Energy Regulator
GPO Box 520
Melbourne Victoria 3011
The AER prefers that all submissions be sent in an electronic format in Microsoft Word or other text readable document form and publicly available, to facilitate an informed, transparent and robust consultation process. Accordingly, submissions will be treated as public documents and posted on the AER's website, except and unless prior arrangements are made with the AER to treat the submission, or portions of it, as confidential. Parties wishing to submit confidential information are requested to:
- clearly identify the information that is the subject of the confidentiality claim; and
- provide a non-confidential version of the submission