On 20 September 2021, Powerlink wrote to the AER requesting a determination on its 2020–21 network support pass through application. Powerlink’s network support pass through application is in relation to the difference between actual network support payment and the forecast network support payment amount for 2020–21 included in Powerlink’s 2017–22 revenue determination. The AER assessed the application in accordance with clause 6A.7.2(i) of the NER.
On 10 December 2021, the AER published its determination to approve a positive pass through amount of $2,512,590.