Correspondence Relating To Final Investment Decision On The Marinus Link Interconnector.

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Correspondence between Tasmania's Minister for Energy and Renewables and the federal Minister for Climate Change regarding Basslink's conversion to a regulated interconnector under the Australian Energy Regulator's jurisdiction. Tasmania's government supports Basslink conversion as beneficial for NEM customers and electricity affordability, and argues the Australian Government—as the largest shareholder in the related Marinus Link project—has a direct interest in facilitating regulatory approval. The letter expresses concern that AER rejection of Basslink's conversion and associated revenue entitlements would undermine Marinus Link's ability to deliver projected benefits to the broader interconnected electricity network. The correspondence does not directly address environmental assessment or EPBC Act considerations, focusing instead on electricity market regulation and infrastructure investment outcomes.