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GPO Box 520
Melbourne (3001)
Vic
Australia
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Phone: + 61 3 9290 1444
Fax: + 61 3 9290 1457
Email: AERInquiry@aer.gov.au
http://www.aer.gov.au

The Australian Energy Regulator performs economic regulation of the wholesale electricity market and electricity transmission networks in the National Electricity Market, and enforcement of the National Electricity Law and National Electricity Rules.

The AER has a number of functions and responsibilities for electricity regulation. These functions will expand over time as distribution and retail functions are scheduled to transfer to the AER by the end of 2006. The AER’s initial functions are focussed on regulating the natural monopoly transmission sector of the national electricity market, monitoring the wholesale electricity market and enforcing electricity market rules. The AER is also to be the designated regulator for gas transmission pipelines in all states and territories (except Western Australia) and for transmission and distribution pipelines in the Northern Territory.

1. Actor:

   Regulators

2. Sector:

   Energy

3. Activity:

   Australia