The AER intends to host a stakeholder forum on 20 February 2009 to discuss its preliminary positions framework and approach paper for Victorian electricity distribution networks. This paper details the AER's proposed approach to economic regulation of Victorian electricity distribution networks from 1 January 2011.
The paper was published for public comment on 19 December 2008 and is available on the AER's website. Submissions to the paper close on 6 March 2009.
The forum will be held at the Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders St, Melbourne, on 20 February 2009 between 2pm and 4.30pm and will include a presentation from AER staff.
Stakeholders interested in attending the forum are asked to contact Maria Djopa by 11 February 2009.
Depending on the level of stakeholder interest in attending the forum, the AER may make alternative arrangements to discuss with stakeholders the issues raised in the preliminary positions framework and approach paper.