Section 44AL — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Powers of the AER

The AER has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.

Note: State and Territory laws or instruments may also confer powers on the AER in respect of its functions under those laws or instruments: see section 44AI.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 22 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 44AIA — No merits review of AER decisions
s 44AJ — How duty is imposed
s 44AK — When a State/Territory energy law etc. imposes a duty
s 44AM — Appointment of Commonwealth AER members
s 44AO — Acting appointment of Commonwealth AER member
s 44AP — Appointment of State/Territory AER members

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