On 9 March 2018, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) approved an electricity retailer authorization from Real Utilities Pty Limited (Real Utilities) under the National Energy Retail Law (Retail Law). Real Utilities is now authorised to retail electricity as and when the Retail Law is adopted in each participating jurisdiction.
The AER sought submissions from interested stakeholders. Consultation on the application closed on 13 December 2017. One confidential submission was received.