This Act provides for the establishment of the office of the Regulator. The Regulator’s functions, powers and objectives include: administer the licensing system for electricity entities; monitor and regulate technical standards in the electricity supply industry; promote efficiency and competition in the electricity supply industry; and establish and maintain a safe and efficient system of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply. The Regulator must also issue the Tasmanian Electricity Code which shall provide for matters specified in the Act. The Act sets out procedures and requirements for obtaining a licence to carry on operations in the electricity supply industry. It further provides for licence terms, conditions and obligations. The Act further provides for: land acquisition and use of electricity infrastructure; appointment and powers of electricity officers; emergency restrictions on the use of electricity; administrative review and appeals; offences; etc.
Australie · 1995-10-04