On 24 February 2016, the AER approved a retailer authorisation to SparQ Pty Ltd (trading as Sumo Power) under the National Energy Retail Law. Sumo Power 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 Sumo Power's application for retailer authorisation. Consultation on the application closed on 3 February 2015. No submissions were received.