AER releases 2026–27 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities
AER Communication electricitygas ·
The Priorities focus on consumer vulnerability, smart meter roll out, system security, network compliance and gas market reporting obligations.
Policy
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Market Bodies
Near-term electricity supply outlook improves in Western Australia's main power system
AEMO Media Release wemgrid ·
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has today published its latest electricity supply outlook for Western Australia’s main power system, forecasting an improved outlook compared to the 2025 report.
AEMC charts new direction for simpler electricity pricing
AEMC News Update electricity ·
Final recommendations published following one of Australia's most comprehensive reviews of electricity pricing, setting out a practical roadmap to make power bills simpler, fairer and better suited to the energy system Australians are already building.
AER Rebidding and Technical Parameters Guideline Consultation Update
AER Communication electricitywholesale ·
We have provided an update on the review of the AER Rebidding and Technical Parameters Guideline commenced 3 March 2026.
AER releases analysis exploring the future of electricity network regulation
AER Communication electricitydistribution ·
Our paper looks at how the AER regulates electricity networks today and how the framework may need to evolve in response to a changing energy system.
Stakeholder feedback informs early development of the 2026 TPSS
AEMO News Update ·
Following the 2025 Transition Plan for System Security (TPSS) submission period from December 2025 to February 2026, AEMO has considered stakeholder feedback as it commences planning for the 2026 TPSS.
Upcoming
AusNet Gas Services - Access arrangement 2028–33
AER Consultation gasdistribution · Effective date:
Gas access arrangement for AusNet Gas Services for the 2028–33 regulatory control period | Status: Open
Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury) - Access arrangement 2028–33
AER Consultation gasdistribution · Effective date:
Gas access arrangement for Australian Gas Networks (Victoria and Albury) for the 2028–33 regulatory control period | Status: Open
Multinet Gas Networks - Access arrangement 2028–33
AER Consultation gasdistribution · Effective date:
Gas access arrangement for Multinet Gas for the 2028–33 regulatory control period | Status: Open
Transgrid - Transmission Determination 2028-33
AER Consultation electricitytransmission · Effective date:
The AER will make a determination of the maximum amount of revenue that Transgrid can earn from customers over the period 1 July 2028 to 30 June 2033. | Status: Open
ElectraNet - Transmission Determination 2028-33
AER Consultation electricitytransmission · Effective date:
The AER will make a determination of the maximum amount of revenue that ElectraNet can earn from customers over the period 1 July 2028 to 30 June 2033. | Status: Open
Networks
SA Power Networks supports data centre strategy
SA Power Networks Media Release distributionsouth-australia ·
Energy network maintenance works underway in Gippsland
AusNet News Update gridconstruction ·
ARENA backs Essential Energy microgrids to strengthen Far West resilience
Essential Energy Sustainability distributionrenewables ·
Essential Energy has secured Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) support to deploy islandable renewable microgrids in Far West NSW.
TasNetworks officially launches $10M Bright Futures Fund
TasNetworks Media Release media-releasecommunity ·
Maldon community battery opened
CitiPower & Powercor Media Release storagecommunity ·
Connect it right the first time
SA Power Networks News Update solar ·
Portal Updates: REX becomes read-only from 1 August
SA Power Networks News Update industry ·
Reminder to Industry: Changes to EG Like-for-Like Replacements from 1 July 2026
SA Power Networks News Update industry ·
Connectivity on West Coast given a boost
TasNetworks Media Release media-release ·
Powercor helicopters scanning powerlines in Victoria’s North-west
CitiPower & Powercor Media Release distributionmaintenance ·
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