The objective of this Law, consisting of 158 sections divided into eleven Parts and completed by three Schedules, is to promote efficient investment in, and efficient operation and use of, electricity services for the long term interests of consumers of electricity with respect to: a) price, quality, safety, reliability and security of supply of electricity; and b) the reliability, safety and security of the national electricity system. The National Electricity Law is applied (with modifications) as a law of Queensland by the Electricity—National Scheme (Queensland) Act 1997. This version is the Law as it applies in Queensland—see the Electricity— National Scheme (Queensland) Act 1997, section 6. It is intended a new reprint of the National Law will be prepared by the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel when any change in the National Law takes effect. National scheme legislation may not be entirely consistent with Queensland’s current drafting style. Part 1 Preliminary; Part 2 Participation in the National Electricity Market; Part 3 Functions and powers of the Australian Energy Regulator; Part 4 Functions and powers of the Australian Energy Market Commission; Part 5A Functions and powers of Minister of this participating jurisdiction; Part 5B Functions and powers of Tribunal; Part 6 Proceedings under the National Electricity Law; Part 7 The making of the National Electricity Rules; Part 8 Safety and security of the National Electricity System; Part 8A Smart metering services; Part 9 Immunities; Part 10 Access Disputes; Part 11 General. Schedule 1 Subject matter for the National Electricity Rules; Schedule 2 Miscellaneous provisions relating to interpretation.
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