This Act, consisting of 16 Chapters divided into 343 sections and five Schedules, establishes the electricity industry and the use of electricity. Chapter 1 contains preliminary provisions on the objectives and operation of the Act. Chapter 2 concerns the electricity industry, Chapter 4 provides for electricity industry operations and Chapter 5 addresses industry regulations. Chapter 5A provides for the Queensland gas scheme to reduce the growth in greenhouse gases associated with electricity use in the State and to encourage the development of new gas sources and gas infrastructure. Chapter 6 provides for electricity officers' powers and Chapter 7 concerns enforcement of restrictions and rationing. Chapter 9 covers authorities and approvals and Chapter 10 provides for internal and external reviews. The remaining Chapters address general provisions, State electricity entities, regulation making powers of the Governor in Council and transitional provisions.
أستراليا · 1994-12-01