This Act, consisting of 134 sections divided into ten Parts and completed by three Schedules, provides a framework for industry licensing, establishes a wholesale electricity market, facilitates retail contestability, regulates network access, and protects the supply of electricity to small customers. The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) issues electricity generation, transmission, distribution, retail and integrated regional licences in Western Australia. Licensing requirements, terms and conditions are set out in the text. The ERA is responsible for the amendment of the Code of Conduct for the Supply of Electricity to Small Use Customers, approval of Standard Form Contracts, assessment of customer service charters and the review and development of customer protection provisions.
澳大利亚 · 2004-04-23