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Friday 17 April 2026

Shared Sector Insights Group briefing. 6 energy policy, market, grid, funding, and project signals monitored.

Federal Policy & Regulation

AEMC

Previously reported 11 Apr — The AEMC has finalised rules for customers leaving the gas network, marking a significant regulatory step in managing the transition away from gas as Australia accelerates its clean energy shift

CEFC

Previously reported 8 Apr — The CEFC has announced backing for a new fund to expand access to high-impact climate assets, with the media release dated 7 April 2026 placing it within the last 48 hours as the most recent and significant policy-relevant funding decision

ARENA

Previously reported 13 Apr — ARENA has committed up to $25

ARENA Blog

Previously reported 11 Apr — ARENA and DIgSILENT Pacific's December 2025 rule change proposal to the AEMC has been formally published, with the AEMC establishing a dedicated rule change project titled "Access to power system data and modelling in the NEM

Industry & Market

RenewEconomy

Previously reported 13 Apr — An investor group has expressed being "dismayed" at draft reforms to Australia's Capital Gains Tax, warning the changes will deter foreign capital from large-scale solar, wind, and battery projects at a critical time for the energy transition

Smart Energy Council

Based on the provided content, I can only see headlines and navigation elements from the Smart Energy Council website, but the actual article content that would contain the specific details, figures, and developments is not included in what was shared with me. No significant updates.

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