AusNet controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2009
Kilmore East and Black Saturday bushfire liability
The Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission found that the Kilmore East fire began after a failed conductor contacted a cable stay and created arcing that ignited vegetation. Related class actions led to major settlements involving AusNet, other utility providers and the Victorian Government. The Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission found that the Kilmore East fire began after a conductor failed and contacted a cable stay, causing arcing that ignited nearby vegetation. The finding led to class-action proceedings involving AusNet and other parties, followed by major settlements in 2014.