On 16 December 2016, the AER approved an electricity retailer authorisation for Online Power and Gas Pty Ltd under the National Energy Retail Law. Online Power and Gas 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 Online Power and Gas's electricity retailer application. Consultation on the application closed on Tuesday 23 August 2016. No submissions were received.