On 12 September 2014, the AER granted a retailer authorisation to Next Business Energy Pty Ltd (NBE) under the National Energy Retail Law. NBE is now authorised to retail electricity as and when the National Energy Retail Law is adopted in each participating jurisdiction.
The AER sought public submissions on NBE's application for retailer authorisation. Consultation on the application closed on 18 August 2014. No submissions were received.