This Act, consisting of 27 sections divided into five Parts and completed by three Schedules, provides for: a scheme for licensing the supply of gas in certain areas of the State; the conferral of functions on the Economic Regulation Authority in respect of the licensing scheme; the facilitation of competition in the retail gas market by provision for appropriate arrangements between businesses operating in that market, a marketing code of conduct and a scheme for the resolution of certain customer disputes; other regulation of the gas supply industry; a public officer to coordinate and advise on energy policy and with functions under certain written laws relating to energy supply and in relation to the promotion of energy research; and a public officer with functions under certain written laws relating to energy safety and to confer powers, and make related provisions.
澳大利亚 · 2005-09-27