News
Electricity
 | 31 May 13 The Authority has published its Final Determination on regulated retail electricity prices for 2013-14. More ... | | | 31 May 13 The Authority has published fact sheets to help electricity customers understand the outcome of the Final Determination on regulated retail electricity prices for 2013-14. More ... | | | 26 April 13 The Authority invites submissions on the consultation paper regarding the Minimalist Transitioning Approach for Ergon Energy by 14 May 2013. More ... | | | 22 March 13 The Authority has released its Final Report on Estimating a Fair and Reasonable Solar Feed-in Tariff for Queensland. More ... | | | 22 March 13 The Authority has received a request to amend customer disconnection provisions of the Electricity Industry Code and is seeking submissions by 8 April 2013. More ... | | | 22 February 13 The Authority has published its Draft Determination on regulated retail electricity prices for 2013-14. Submissions close on 22 March 2013. More ... | | | 22 February 13 The Authority has published fact sheets to help electricity customers understand the outcome of the Draft Determination on regulated retail electricity prices for 2013-14. More ... | | | 13 February 13 The release of the Authority's Draft Determination on 2013-14 regulated retail electricity prices will be delayed by 1 week. As a result, some workshops to discuss the Draft Determination have been rescheduled. More ... | | | 30 January 13 The Authority is inviting stakeholders to register their interest for workshops regarding its Draft Determination of regulated retail electricity prices for 2013-14. More ... | | | 19 December 12 Origin Energy legal challenge dismissed. More ... | | | 12 December 12 The Authority has released a further Consultation Paper on cost components (network, energy and retail costs) and other matters relevant to its Review of Regulated Retail Electricity Prices for 2013-14 and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 27 November 12 The Authority has released its Draft Report on Estimating a Fair and Reasonable Solar Feed-in Tariff for Queensland. More ... | | | 2 November 12 The Authority has released a Consultation Paper on Transitional Issues for its Review of Regulated Retail Electricity Prices for 2013-14 and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 21 September 12 The Authority has released an Interim Consultation Paper for its Review of Regulated Retail Electricity Prices for 2013-14 and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 21 September 12 The Authority has released its Annual Report on the distributors' Minimum Service Standard (MSS) and Guaranteed Service Level (GSL) performance for 2011-12. More ... | | | 24 August 12 The Authority has released an Issues Paper on Estimating a Fair and Reasonable Solar Feed-in Tariff for Queensland. More ... | | | 7 August 12 The Authority released its report on retailers' compliance with the Electricity (Retail Billing Guaranteed Service Level Scheme) Code for the March quarter 2012. More ... | |
Water
 | 3 May 13 The Authority has released its Final Report (Volumes 1 and 2) and recommended prices as part of the Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17. More ... | | | 18 Apr 13 Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17 - The Authority has released recently received submissions on the Draft Report. More ... | | | 2 April 13 The Authority has released its Final Report on SEQ Water Price Monitoring for 2012-13. More ... | | | 28 February 13 Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17: The Authority has released summaries of issues arising from Round 2 Consultation and new submissions on the Draft Report. More ... | | | 21 February 13 Interested parties are invited to register their interest in the investigation of 2013-15 SEQ retail water and wastewater activities by 29 March 2013. More ... | | | 8 February 13 The Authority has been directed to monitor the prices of SEQ water and sewerage distribution and retail entities in 2013-15. As part of its investigation, the Authority will apply a benchmark weighted average cost of capital of 6.57%. More ... | | | 29 January 13 Due to the recent flooding, the Authority has rescheduled the Draft Report consultation meetings in Gympie as part of the Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17. The meetings have been moved from 29-30 January to 12-13 February 2013 (location and times remain the same). More ... | | | 25 January 13 The Authority has released its Draft Report (Parts A and B) as part of SEQ Interim Price Monitoring for 2012-13. Submissions are due by 28 February 2013. More ... | | | 24 December 12 The Authority has released its Draft Report (Volumes 1 and 2) and Draft Prices as part of the Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17. The Authority will be consulting with stakeholders from 21-30 January 2013. More ... | | | 28 November 12 The Authority has released revised Seqwater Network Service Plans, new submissions and a revised timetable as part of the Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17. The Draft Report is to be released on 21 December 2012. More ... | | | 12 September 12 The Authority has posted new submissions as part of the Seqwater Irrigation Price Review 2013-17, including customer views and revised Seqwater Network Service Plans. More ... | | | 3 August 12 The Ministers have accepted the Authority's recommended 2012-17 prices, fees and charges for SunWater irrigation customers and issued a new Direction Notice for within-period reviews. More ... | | | 31 Jul 12 The Authority has released its Final Report on water Grid Service Charges for 2012-13. More ... | | | 5 Jul 12 The Authority has completed Round 1 consultation associated with the Authority's review of irrigation prices to apply to certain Seqwater water supply schemes. More ... | |
Rail
 | 18 June 13 The Authority has published 10 submissions on Aurizon Network's 2013 Blackwater electric traction pricing draft amending access undertaking. More ... | | | 14 June 13 The Authority has extended the due date for submissions on Aurizon Network's proposed 2012 SUFA DAAU to 31 July 2013. More ... | | | 6 June 13 The Authority invites submissions on Aurizon Network's June 2013 GAPE DAAU. More ... | | | 6 June 13 The Authority has developed proposed alternative standard access agreements and is seeking submissions by 14 June 2013. More ... | | | 4 June 13 The Authority has approved Aurizon Network's May 2013 Extension DAAU, which extends the terminating date of its 2010 access undertaking to 30 June 2014 and establishes transitional tariffs. More ... | | | 3 June 13 The Authority has approved Queensland Rail's proposed extension of the termination date of its 2008 undertaking from 30 June 2013 to 31 December 2013. More ... | | | 31 May 13 The Authority has extended the due date for submissions on its draft decision on Aurizon Network's draft Capricornia system rules to 21 August 2013. More ... | | | 31 May 13 The Authority has extended the due date for submissions on Aurizon Network's proposed 2013 DAU to 10 October 2013. More ... | | | 17 May 13 The Authority received 5 stakeholder submissions on Aurizon Network's revised GAPE DAAU. More ... | | | 14 May 13 The Authority is seeking submissions on Aurizon Network's new (May 2013) proposal to extend the terminating date of its 2010 access undertaking to 30 June 2014 and to establish transitional tariffs. More ... | | | 9 May 13 The Authority has published submissions from stakeholders on Queensland Rail's 2013 draft access undertaking. More ... | | | 8 May 13 Queensland Rail has proposed to extend the termination date of its 2008 undertaking from 30 June 2013 to 31 December 2013. The Authority is seeking comments by 17 May 2013. More ... | | | 2 May 13 The Queensland Competition Authority has further extended the due date for submissions on Aurizon Network's proposed 2012 Standard User Funding Agreement to 14 June 2013. More ... | | | 2 May 13 Aurizon Network has lodged its 2013 draft access undertaking (the 2013 DAU) for the Authority's approval. More ... | | | 29 April 13 Aurizon Network has withdrawn its proposal to extend the terminating date of its 2010 access undertaking and to adjust existing tariffs for 2013-14. More ... | | | 26 April 13 Aurizon Network has submitted a draft amending access undertaking (the 2013 AT 5 DAAU), proposing changes to the pricing arrangements for electric traction services in the Blackwater system. More ... | | | 24 April 13 The Authority has published its draft decision on Aurizon Network's draft Capricornia system rules. More ... | | | 24 April 13 The Authority has made a final decision to reject Aurizon Network's proposed alternative standard access agreements. More ... | | | 19 April 13 The Authority has published the minutes of a discussion, held on 10 April 2013, with representatives from Aurizon Network, the coal industry and above-rail operators. More ... | | | 15 April 13 The Authority invites submissions on Aurizon Network's new GAPE DAAU. More ... | | | 12 April 13 The Authority has received four submissions on its proposed Standard Rail Connection Agreement. More ... | | | 5 April 13 The Authority is seeking submissions on Aurizon Network's proposal to extend the terminating date of its 2010 access undertaking to 30 June 2014 and to establish transitional tariffs. More ... | | | 4 April 13 Following requests from stakeholders, the Authority has extended the due date for submissions on Aurizon Network's proposed 2012 SUFA DAAU to 3 May 2013. More ... | | | 25 March 13 The Authority has published a summary of Aurizon Network's GAPE DAAU key elements. More ... | | | 21 March 13 The Authority has developed a proposed Standard Rail Connection Agreement and is seeking submissions by 5 April. More ... | | | 7 March 13 The Authority has received four submissions on issues raised by Aurizon Network in response to the final decision on the Standard Rail Connection Agreement. More ... | | | 26 February 13 The Authority has published an issues paper on Aurizon Network's 2012 Standard User Funding Agreement Draft Amending Access Undertaking. Submissions are due by 29 March 2013. More ... | | | 25 February 13 Queensland Rail has submitted a 2013 draft access undertaking (the 2013 DAU) for the Authority's approval, and withdrawn its 2012 DAU. More ... | | | 18 February 13 The Authority has published minutes from the workshop it hosted on the electric infrastructure tariff. More ... | | | 15 February 13 The Authority is seeking submissions on issues raised by Aurizon Network in response to its final decision on the Standard Rail Connection Agreement. More ... | | | 30 January 13 The Authority has approved Aurizon Network's proposed 2011-12 revenue cap adjustment. More ... | | | 29 January 13 Aurizon Network's regulatory audits for its below-rail activities for 2011-12 have been completed. Public versions of the audit reports have now been published on the Authority's website. More ... | | | 23 January 13 Aurizon Network has withdrawn its December 2011 electric traction services draft amending access undertaking (DAAU). More ... | |
Ports
 | 28 May 13 The Authority has approved DBCT Management's 2013-14 ARR roll forward and 2012-13 NECAP expenditure applications. More ... | | | 24 April 13 The Authority has approved the DBCT Management's DAAU for a tariff increase based on $5.8 million expenditure on a post-85 mtpa capacity expansion study. More ... | | | 5 June 12 The Authority has approved DBCT Management's 2011-12 NECAP and 2012-13 ARR roll forward applications. More ... | | | 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. More ... | | | 7 November 11 DBCT Management has sought approval for $8.7 million in outstanding expenditures related to the 7x expansion. More ... | | | 30 September 11 The Authority has approved DBCT Management's DAAU to amend the 2010 undertaking for the RL1 insurance proceeds. More ... | | | 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. More ... | | | 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. More ... | | | 12 August 11 DBCT Management seeks approval for a one-off increase in the ARR for 1 January - 30 June 11. More ... | |
Cross Industry Issues
 | 26 April 13 The Authority has released a discussion paper, The Split Cost of Capital, and is seeking submissions from interested parties by 31 Jul 2013. More ... | | | 26 April 13 The Authority has released a discussion paper, Capacity Expansion and Access Pricing for Rail and Ports, and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 26 April 13 The Authority has released a discussion paper, Regulatory Objectives and the Design and Implementation of Pricing Principles, and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 27 November 12 The Authority has released a discussion paper on The Risk-free Rate and the Market Risk Premium and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 22 November 12 The Authority has released a discussion paper on Risk and the Form of Regulation and is seeking submissions from interested parties. More ... | | | 17 Jan 11 QCA is operational although 12 Creek Street offices are closed until at least Wednesday 19 January 11 due to flood damage. More ... | |
Gas
 | 11 April 12 The Authority has released December 2011 quarter Small Customer Disconnections, Hardship and Complaints Statistics. The reports can be found here (Electricity) and here (Gas). More ... | | | 17 Mar 11 The Authority has released its report on the number of small gas customer disconnections and complaints for the December quarter 2010. More ... | | | 16 Feb 11 The Authority has released its report on the number of small gas customer disconnections and complaints for the September quarter 2010. More ... | |
Local Government
 | 1 June 09 The Authority is now inviting expressions of interest from consultants to assist in its Review of Local Government Infrastructures Charges. More ... | | | 17 Apr 08 Applications due to join Consultancy Panel to assist the Authority in its Review of Local Government Infrastructures Charges. More ... | |
Competitive Neutrality
 | 2 July 12 The Authority has completed an investigation of a competitive neutrality complaint against the Sunshine Coast Regional Council by the Waste Contractors and Recyclers Association of Queensland. More ... | | | 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. More ... | |
Office of Best Practice Regulation
 | 8 March 13 The Office of Best Practice Regulation has released the Final Report on measuring and reducing the burden of regulation. More ... | | | 1 November 12 The Office of Best Practice Regulation has released an Interim Report on measuring and reducing the burden of regulation. More ... | | | 3 August 12 The Office of Best practice Regulation has released an Issues Paper on measuring and reducing the burden of regulation. Submissions are requested by 31 August 2012. More ... | | | 3 Jul 12 The Office of Best Practice Regulation has been established within the Queensland Competition Authority. More ... | |
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Calendar
 | 19 June 13 Submissions on Aurizon Network's June GAPE DAAU due More ... | | | 30 June 13 Submissions on the Authority's Pricing Principles and Capacity Expansion discussion papers are due 30 June 2013. More ... | | | 31 July 13 Submissions on the Authority's discussion paper, The Split Cost of Capital, are due 31 Jul 2013. More ... | | | 31 July 13 Submissions on Aurizon Network's 2012 SUFA DAAU are now due by 31 July 2013. More ... | | | 21 August 13 Stakeholder submissions on the Authority's draft decision on Aurizon Network's draft Capricornia system rules are now due by Wednesday, 21 August 2013. More ... | | | 30 September 2013 Submissions regarding 2013-15 SEQ retail water and wastewater activities are due by 30 September 2013. More ... | | | 10 October 2013 Submissions in response to Aurizon Network's proposed 2013 Draft Access Undertaking are now due by 10 October 2013. More ... |
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