AER publishes exemptions guidelines review final decision
AER Communication electricitygas ·
The AER has published updated exemption guidelines supporting flexible trading and streamlining commercial embedded network retrofits.
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Enterprise agreement update
AEMO News Update ·
Following constructive engagement with AEMO, Professionals Australia and the Australian Services Union have provided undertakings to withdraw protected industrial action that could create risks to public health and safety.
Implementation of the ECGS PASA, ERSAA and SoLR rule changes
AEMO Consultation gas ·
Stage: PPC | Submissions close: 10/12/2026
EnergyAustralia fined $750,000 for alleged failure to provide grid stability services
AER News Release electricitywholesale ·
The AER issued 10 infringement notices to EnergyAustralia for alleged breaches of its obligations to provide frequency control ancillary services.
December 2026 Minor Amendment Consultation
AEMO Consultation nem ·
Stage: Draft Report | Submissions close: 24/11/2026
Squadron Energy Retail Pty Ltd – granted electricity retailer authorisation
AER Communication electricityretail ·
On 5 November 2026, the AER approved an electricity retailer authorisation application from Squadron Energy Retail Pty Ltd.
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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
Increases to Wasted Connection and Late Cancellation Fees from 1 January 2027
SA Power Networks Industry News ·
Endeavour Energy publishes 2026 safety performance and bushfire preparedness report
Endeavour Energy Media Release safety ·
Endeavour Energy has published its 2026 Safety Management System Performance Measurement Report, highlighting its annual safety performance and bushfire preparedness.
Don't break records for the wrong reason this harvest
SA Power Networks News Update safetysouth-australia ·
Storm Update – 6am Wednesday 4 November | Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy Incident Update evsafety ·
Our Endeavour Energy crews worked through the night to make safe storm damage and restore power after a line of severe thunderstorms swept across Greater Western Sydney and the South Coast, impacting more than 13,000 customers.
Storm Update – 6am Wednesday 4 October | Endeavour Energy
Endeavour Energy Incident Update evsafety ·
Our Endeavour Energy crews worked through the night to make safe storm damage and restore power after a line of severe thunderstorms swept across Greater Western Sydney and the South Coast, impacting more than 13,000 customers.
$613,000 AusNet investment strengthens Strathbogie community resilience
AusNet News Update communityinvestment ·
Bushfire risk reduction helps revive one of Australia's rarest plants at Transgrid substation
TransGrid News Update safetygrid ·
A critically endangered native plant found only in Sydney’s northern bushland has been rediscovered at Transgrid's Sydney East Substation in Belrose, highlighting how responsible land management can support threatened species recovery while reducing bushfire risk.
Bring Your Bill: Free community sessions at participating councils across South Australia
SA Power Networks News Update pricingcommunity ·
Community resilience batteries delivered for regional towns
SA Power Networks News Update storagecommunity ·
Does your bushfire plan survive without power?
SA Power Networks Safety safetysouth-australia ·
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