This Act aims to facilitate the development of a gas supply industry in Tasmania; to promote efficiency and competition in the gas supply industry; to promote the establishment and maintenance of a safe and efficient system of gas distribution and supply; to establish and enforce proper standards of safety, reliability and quality in the gas supply industry; to establish and enforce proper safety and technical standards for gas installations and appliances; and to protect the interests of consumer of gas. The Act provides for the establishment of the office of Regulator responsible for the administration of the licensing system for gas entities, and the establishment, monitoring and publication of standards and codes in respect of services provided by gas entities. A Director of Gas Safety shall also be appointed by the Minister. The Act further provides for: safety of infrastructure, installations and appliances; gas entities’ powers and duties; appointment and powers of authorized officers; administrative reviews; appeals; offences; etc.
Australia · 2000-12-20