Daily Briefing

AEMC

Previously reported 11 Apr — The AEMC has finalised rules establishing a formal framework for how residential and business customers can exit gas network services, reflecting Australia's accelerating shift toward electrification.

ARENA

Previously reported 11 Apr — ARENA has allocated up to $25.3 million to NewVolt to build three open-access fast-charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along Melbourne's key western, south-eastern, and northern freight corridors, targeting the decarbonisation of Victoria's road freight sector through shared infrastructure serving multiple fleet operators.

ARENA Blog

Previously reported 11 Apr — ARENA and DIgSILENT Pacific's December 2025 proposal to the AEMC, now formally published under the project title "Access to power system data and modelling in the NEM," seeks to improve transparency around network modelling in the National Electricity Market, potentially reducing connection uncertainty and regulatory risk for new generation and storage projects.

Australian Energy Regulator

Previously reported 11 Apr — The Australian Energy Regulator has opened consultation on Framework and Approach papers for Transgrid, ElectraNet, and Murraylink's 2028–33 revenue determination, which will govern billions of dollars in transmission investment and shape network charges and grid infrastructure buildout supporting Australia's energy transition.