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Electricity

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20 December 11
The Authority has released its report on retailers' compliance with the Electricity (Retail Billing Guaranteed Service Level Scheme) Code for the September quarter 2011.
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11 November 11
The Authority has released its Draft Methodology Paper on regulated retail electricity prices for 2012-13. Submissions on the Draft Methodology Paper close on 9 December 11.
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8 November 11
The Authority has released its report on retailers' compliance with the Electricity (Retail Billing Guaranteed Service Level Scheme) Code for the June quarter 11 and 2010-11 financial year.
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30 September 11
The Authority has received a delegation from the Minister for Energy and Water Utilities to determine notified electricity prices for 2012-13.
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10 August 11
The Authority has published submissions received from stakeholders in response to the Issues Paper on the Review of Regulated Retail Electricity Tariffs and Prices.
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24 June 11
The Authority has released an Issues Paper for its Review of Regulated Retail Electricity Tariffs and Prices and is seeking submissions from interested parties.
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31 May 11
The Authority has released its Final Decision on the BRCI for 11-12.
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13 May 11
The Authority has recieved a Notice from the Minister for Finance and Acting Treasurer to conduct a further Review of Electricity Pricing and Tariff Structures.
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17 Mar 11
The Authority has released its report on the number of small electricity customer disconnections and complaints for the December quarter 2010.
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18 Feb 11
The Authority has released Version 8 of the Electricity Industry Code, addressing the new Credit Support Arrangements
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16 Feb 11
The Authority has released its report on the number of small electricity customer disconnections and complaints for the September quarter 2010.
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Water

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31 January 12
The Authority has released its Draft Report (Part A, Part B) on SEQ Interim Price Monitoring for 2011-12. Submissions on the Draft Report are due by 29 February 2012.
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30 January 12
The Authority has received a Ministers' Referral Notice to recommend irrigation prices to apply to declared Seqwater water supply schemes from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2017.
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21 December 11
The Authority has completed its third round of consultation with stakeholders on the Draft Report for SunWater irrigation schemes, and has released a summary of the issues arising from that consultation.
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6 December 11
The Authority has received a Direction to investigate and recommend bulk water Grid Service Charges for 2012-13.
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10 November 11
The Authority has released its Draft Report (Volumes 1 and 2) and draft prices as part of the Review of SunWater Irrigation Prices for 2012-17. The Authority will be consulting stakeholders from 21 November to 9 December 11.
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29 September 11
The Authority has received final reports from consultants on SunWater's costs for the SunWater Irrigation Price Review and further stakeholder submissions. A revised timetable for the SunWater Irrigation Price Review has been released.
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1 August 11
The Authority has released its Final Report regarding the SEQ Grid Service Charges for 11/12.
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8 July 11
The Authority has commenced its 11/12 SEQ Interim Water and Wastewater Price Monitoring investigation.
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10 June 11
The Authority has received an Amended Ministerial Direction and released a Revised Timetable for the SunWater Irrigation Price Review with the Draft Report and Draft Prices now due on 31 October 11.
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1 June 11
The Authority has released its Draft Report on South East Queensland (SEQ) Bulk Water Grid Service Charges, 11/12.
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24 May 11
The Authority has received stakeholders' submissions in response to SunWater's Network Service Plans and completed the Authority's second round of consultation on the SunWater Irrigation Price Investigation.
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4 Apr 11
The Authority has received further reports from consultants in relation to the review of SunWater's business and pricing models, administration costs and operating and capital expenditure.
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31 Mar 11
The Authority today released its Final Report on SEQ Interim Price Monitoring for 2010/11.
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29 Mar 11
The Authority has received reports from consultants in relation to the review of SunWater's business and pricing models, administration costs and operating and capital expenditure.
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18 Feb 11
The Authority will be holding meetings (Round 2) with stakeholders for the SunWater Price Investigation from 30 March - 15 April 11. The Authority has also received new supporting documents from SunWater and submissions from stakeholders.
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17 Feb 11
The Authority received a Direction Notice to investigate and recommend Grid Service Charges for the three South East Queensland Grid Service Providers.
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9 Feb 11
The Authority has released its Draft Report on 2010-11 SEQ Interim Price Monitoring of Water and Wastewater Distribution and Retail Activities.
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18 Jan 11
The Authority has received SunWater's Network Service Plans (NSPs) for each of the 22 bulk water supply schemes and 8 distribution systems and supporting submissions.
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Rail

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31 January 12
Queensland Rail has submitted to the Authority a proposed costing manual for reporting of its regulatory accounts for 2010-11. Submissions are due by Tuesday, 21 February 2012.
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22 December 11
QR Network has submitted a draft amending access undertaking (DAAU) to the approved 2010 access undertaking, proposing changes to the pricing arrangements for electric traction services.
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10 November 11
QR Network has sought an exemption from some of its obligations in the 2010 access undertaking in developing an access charge for a proposed coal train service from Parana (originating at Colton) to Gladstone.
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9 November 11
The Authority has received three submissions on QR Network's proposed Capricornia System Rules.
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28 October 11
The Authority has approved the changes Queensland Rail Ltd (QRail) has proposed to the take-or-pay terms in its 2008 undertaking.
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20 October 11
The Authority has extended the deadline for submissions on QR Network's proposed Capricornia System Rules to Friday, 28 October 11.
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14 October 11
QR Network has submitted its proposed revenue cap adjustment for 2010-11. Interested parties are invited to make written submissions on QR Network's proposal
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12 October 11
The Authority has received four submissions on QR Network's proposed standard rail connection agreement.
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11 October 11
Queensland Rail Ltd (QRail) has submitted an addendum to its proposal to amend the take-or-pay terms in its 2008 undertaking. The Authority is seeking comments by 17 October 11.
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27 September 11
The Authority has received nine submissions on QR Network's proposed Goonyella system rules.
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26 September 11
The Authority invites interested parties to comment on proposed agreements between QR Network and users on access conditions for early works for stage 1 of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
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21 September 11
The Authority invites interested parties to comment on proposed agreements between QR Network and users on access conditions for the rail infrastructure for stage 1 of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
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9 September 11
The Authority has received submissions on QR Network's alternate standard access agreements.
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8 September 11
The Authority has published QR Network's proposed Capricornia system rules. Submissions are due by 20 October 11.
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4 August 11
Stakeholder submissions in regards to QR Network's revised costing manual have been received and made available on the Authority website.
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25 July 11
The Authority has published submissions received from stakeholders on QR Network's proposed access conditions report for rail infrastructure to support Stage 1 of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
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22 July 11
Queensland Rail (QRail) has proposed to amend the take-or-pay terms in its 2008 undertaking. The Authority is seeking comments by 18 August 11.
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20 July 11
The Authority has extended the date for submissions on the submitted proposed alternative form of standard access agreements.
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7 Jul 11
Submissions on QR Network's proposed standard rail connection agreement are due by 19 August 11.
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7 Jul 11
The Authority has published QR Network's proposed Goonyella system rules. Submissions are due by 31 August 11.
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27 Jun 11
The Authority has approved increases averaging 10% in QR Network's central Queensland coal tariffs for 11-12.
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10 June 11
Explanatory Notes to QR Network's proposed standard access agreements are now available.
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8 June 11
QR Network has submitted a revised costing manual for the Authority's approval. Stakeholders are invited to make written submissions on it by 15 July 11.
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30 May 11
The Authority has released its decision to approve the scope of nine projects included in QR Network's 2010 master plan for the central Queensland coal region.
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26 May 11
The Authority has approved Queensland Rail's draft amending access undertaking to extend the termination date of its 2008 undertaking from 30 June 11 to 30 June 2012.
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24 May 11
The Authority has released its decision to approve QR Network's application to increase the Electric Charge reference tariff
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20 May 11
QR Network has amended aspects of its proposed annual review of reference tariffs for 11-2012. Interested parties are invited to make written submissions on QR Network's amended proposal.
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18 May 11
The Authority today invited comments from stakeholders on access conditions for investment in rail infrastructure to support stage 1of the proposed Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
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4 May 11
Submissions on QR Network's proposed new standard access agreements and consequential amendments to the 2010 access undertaking are due by 17 June 11.
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27 Apr 11
Queensland Rail (QRail) has proposed to extend the termination date of its 2008 undertaking from 30 June 11 to 30 June 2012. The Authority is seeking comments by 10 May 11.
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21 Apr 11
The Authority has approved amendments to Queensland Rail's costing manual for reporting of its regulatory accounts for 2009-10.
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21 Apr 11
The Authority has released its decision to approve QR Network's 2009-10 revenue cap adjustment.
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13 Apr 11
QR Network has submitted its proposed annual review of reference tariffs for 11-2012. Interested parties are invited to make written submissions on QR Network's proposal.
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24 Mar 11
The Authority has received stakeholder submissions on QR Network's proposed 11 DAAU and standard user funding agreement (SUFA).
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21 Mar 11
The Authority today released its decision regarding its request for an access conditions report in relation to negotiations on rail infrastructure to support stage 1 of the proposed Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET).
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2 Mar 11
The Authority has decided to exercise its powers under clause 7.6(b) of QR Network's 2010 access undertaking to develop a proposed Standard User Funding Agreement and Investment Framework Amendments to the undertaking.
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31 Jan 11
QR National Network has provided the Authority with a submission in support of its 11 DAAU and proposed standard user funding agreement.
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31 Jan 11
The Authority received two submissions from stakeholders in relation to QR National Network's 2009-10 revenue cap adjustment proposal.
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6 Jan 11
The Authority invites submissions on QR National Network's 11 DAAU and proposed standard user funding agreement.
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Ports

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22 December 11
The Authority has approved the DBCT Management's DAAU to amend the 2010 undertaking for outstanding costs for the stage 7x capacity expansion.
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7 November 11
DBCT Management has sought approval for $8.7 million in outstanding expenditures related to the 7x expansion.
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30 September 11
The Authority has approved DBCT Management's DAAU to amend the 2010 undertaking for the RL1 insurance proceeds.
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30 September 11
The Authority has approved DBCT Management's DAAU to amend the 2010 undertaking to adjust the annual revenue requirement for January - June 11.
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8 September 11
The Authority has approved an amendment to the DBCT ARR to allow for full pass through of the Authority's regulatory fee.
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12 August 11
DBCT Management seeks approval for a one-off increase in the ARR for 1 January - 30 June 11.
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12 August 11
DBCT Management has submitted a DAAU for the collapsed RL1 insurance proceeds.
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22 July 11
The Authority has approved DBCT Management's DAAU to amend the 2010 undertaking to enable the full pass-through of the Authority's regulatory fee to access holders.
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10 June 11
DBCT Management seeks approval to amend the 2010 undertaking to enable full pass through of the Authority's regulatory fee to access holders.
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10 June 11
The Authority has approved DBCT Management's 11-12 ARR and NECAP applications
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21 Apr 11
The Authority has determined that the motor vehicle import service provided by AAT at the Fisherman Islands cargo terminal is not a candidate service under the provisions of the QCA Act.
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17 Mar 11
The Authority has approved DBCT Management's DAAU to amend the provisions for approving non-expansion capital expenditure under the 2010 access undertaking.
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25 Feb 11
DBCT Management seeks approval to amend the 2010 undertaking's provisions for approving non-expansion capital expenditure.
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Cross Industry Issues

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17 Jan 11
QCA is operational although 12 Creek Street offices are closed until at least Wednesday 19 January 11 due to flood damage.
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Gas

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17 Mar 11
The Authority has released its report on the number of small gas customer disconnections and complaints for the December quarter 2010.
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16 Feb 11
The Authority has released its report on the number of small gas customer disconnections and complaints for the September quarter 2010.
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Local Government

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1 June 09
The Authority is now inviting expressions of interest from consultants to assist in its Review of Local Government Infrastructures Charges.
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17 Apr 08
Applications due to join Consultancy Panel to assist the Authority in its Review of Local Government Infrastructures Charges.
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Competitive Neutrality

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13 January 12
Under the terms of the Local Government Act 2009 the Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) referred a competitive neutrality complaint against its Waste and Resources Management business activity to the Authority.
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Calendar
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29 February 2012
Stakeholder submissions on the SEQ Interim Price Monitoring Report for 2011-12 are due by Wednesday, 29 February 2012.
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21 February 2012
Submissions on Queensland Rail's proposed costing manual for reporting of its regulatory accounts for 2010-11 are due by Tuesday, 21 February 2012.
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10 February 2012
Stakeholder submissions on QR Network's electric traction services draft amending access undertaking are due by Friday, 10 February 2012.
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