Electricity Safety Act 1971 (ACT)

Electricity Safety Act 1971

A1971-30

Republication No 33

Effective: 11 March 2024

Republication date: 11 March 2024

Last amendment made by A2023‑55

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Electricity Safety Act 1971 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 11 March 2024. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 11 March 2024.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

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Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

Electricity Safety Act 1971

Contents

Page

Part 1      Preliminary
1            Name of Act  2
2            Dictionary  2
3            Notes  2
3AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 3
Part 2      Electrical wiring work and electrical installations
Division 2.1                  Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety
3B          Meaning of electrical wiring rules  4
3C          Publication and availability of ACT Appendix  5
3D          Inspection of electrical wiring rules  5
4            Connecting electrical installations to network—inspections                   5
5            Compliance with electrical wiring rules  6
6            Testing and reporting of electrical work  7
8            Directions to rectify unsafe installations  8
Division 2.2                  Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—energy efficiency
8A          Offences—energy efficiency requirements for electrical wiring work and electrical installations 9
Part 3      Prescribed articles of electrical equipment
Division 3.1                  Preliminary
9            Definitions for pt 3  11
10          Declaration of corresponding law  12
Division 3.2                  Regulation of dealings
11          Meaning of prescribed article of electrical equipment  12
11A           Declaration of prescribed articles of electrical equipment  12
11B           Declaration of articles not prescribed articles of electrical equipment      14
12          Sale or installation of prescribed articles  15
13          Sale or installation of noncomplying prescribed articles  16
20          Approved testing laboratories  16
21          Registers  17
22          Examination and testing of articles  18
Division 3.3                  Miscellaneous
23          False representation  19
24          Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance  19
Part 4      Non-prescribed articles of electrical equipment
25          Articles to which pt 4 applies  20
26          Minimum safety standards  20
27          Offences—energy efficiency requirements for non‑prescribed articles of electrical equipment    21
Part 5      Defective articles of electrical equipment
28          Prohibited articles  23
29          Sale or installation of prohibited articles  23
30          Directions about unsafe articles  24
31          Publication of safety warnings  25
Part 6      Serious electrical accidents
32          Definitions for pt 6  26
33          Reporting by occupiers and electrical contractors  26
34          Reporting by electricity distributor  27
35          Interference with site of serious electrical accident  27
36          Publication of report of serious electrical accident  28
Part 7      Enforcement
Division 7.1                  General
37          Definition of business premises  29
38          Things connected with offences  29
39          Construction occupations registrar may require information and documents 29
40          Contravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar       30
41          Appointment of inspectors  30
42          Identity cards  31
Division 7.2                  Inspectors’ powers
43          General power to enter premises  32
44          Production of identity card  32
45          Consent to entry  33
46          Warrants  34
47          Warrants—application made other than in person  35
48          Powers on entry to premises  36
49          Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents  37
50          Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment                38
51          Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and installations     39
52          Power to require name and address  41
53          Power to seize evidence  41
54          Receipt for things seized  42
55          Access to things seized  43
56          Return of things seized  43
57          Power to inspect electrical wiring work  43
Division 7.3                  Miscellaneous
58          Self-incrimination etc  44
59          Damage etc to be minimised  45
60          Compensation  45
Part 8      Notification and review of decisions
61          Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 8  47
62          Reviewable decision notices  47
62A           Applications for review  47
Part 9      Miscellaneous
62B           Minister may exempt regulated utility  48
63          Evidence  48
64          Determination of fees  49
65          Approved forms  49
66          Regulation-making power  50
Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions  51
Dictionary52
Endnotes
1            About the endnotes  57
2            Abbreviation key  57
3            Legislation history  58
4            Amendment history  66
5            Earlier republications  105
6            Renumbered provisions  106

Electricity Safety Act 1971

An Act relating to the safe use of electricity, and for other purposes

Part 1Preliminary

Name of Act
This Act is the Electricity Safety Act 1971.
Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere.
For example, the signpost definition ‘electricity distributor—see the Utilities Act 2000, dictionary.’ means that the term ‘electricity distributor’ is defined in that Act and the definition applies to this Act.
Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
Notes
A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.
NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

3AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.
Note 1Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1).
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Part 2Electrical wiring work and electrical installations
Division 2.1 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety
3BMeaning of electrical wiring rules
(1)In this Act:
electrical wiring rules means—
(a)AS/NZS 3000; and
(b)the Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000, as amended from time to time; and
(c)a document prescribed by regulation.
Note 1AS/NZS 3000 may be purchased at 2A regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate certain laws and instruments as in force from time to time—see s 66.

(2)The Minister may make an Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000.
NoteThe power to make an instrument includes the power to amend or repeal the instrument (see Legislation Act, s 46).

(3)The Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 is a disallowable instrument.
Note 1A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
Note 2An amendment or repeal of the Australian Capital Territory Appendix to the Australian/New Zealand Standard 3000 (Wiring Rules) is also a disallowable instrument (see Legislation Act, s 46 (2)).

(4)The Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 may vary, add to or exclude parts of AS/NZS 3000 for the ACT.
(5)The regulations may make provision in relation to the application of the electrical wiring rules.

3CPublication and availability of ACT Appendix
(1)The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of the notification of each Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 made by the Minister under section 3B.
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (1) is in addition to the requirement under s 3B for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.

(2)The notice must contain details of where copies of the Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 may be inspected or purchased.

3DInspection of electrical wiring rules
(1)The construction occupations registrar must keep a copy of the electrical wiring rules at the registrar’s office.
(2)A person may, on request, inspect the electrical wiring rules kept by the construction occupations registrar whenever the registrar’s office is open for business.

Connecting electrical installations to network—inspections
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person connects a new electrical installation, or reconnects an electrical installation that has been disconnected for 6 months or more, to an electricity network; and
(b)the installation has not been inspected, tested and passed by an inspector.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
(2)This section does not apply in circumstances prescribed by regulation.
Compliance with electrical wiring rules
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person carries out electrical wiring work; and
(b)the work does not comply with the electrical wiring rules as in force—
(i)when the work is completed; or
(ii)if the work is not completed—when the work is carried out.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3)This section does not apply to—
(a)electrical wiring work that consists only of—
(i)the disconnection of an appliance or a fitting; or
(ii)the disconnection and reconnection of an appliance or a fitting if the electrical load is not increased; or
(iii)the replacement of an appliance or a fitting if the electrical load is not increased; or
(b)electrical wiring work prescribed by regulation; or
(c)electrical wiring work carried out in circumstances prescribed by regulation.
(4)In this section:
fitting means a switch, lighting point or socket outlet.
Testing and reporting of electrical work
(1)A person who carries out electrical wiring work commits an offence if—
(a)the person does not ensure that the work—
(i)is tested in accordance with AS/NZS 3017 as in force when the test is carried out; and
(ii)complies with the electrical wiring rules when the test is carried out; or
(b)within 14 days after the day the test is carried out, the person does not give a report of the test to—
(i)the construction occupations registrar; and
(ii)the owner of the installation for which the work was done.
NoteIf a form is approved under s 65 for this provision, the form must be used.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to—
(a)electrical wiring work prescribed by regulation; or
(b)electrical wiring work carried out in circumstances prescribed by regulation.
(3)A person who has given the construction occupations registrar a report under subsection (1) (b) commits an offence if—
(a)the registrar asks the person, in writing and within 2 years after receiving the report, for a copy of the report; and
(b)the person does not give a copy of the report to the registrar within 14 days after the day the request is made.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(5)In this section:
electrical wiring work includes the reconnection of an electrical installation that has been disconnected for 6 months or more to an electricity network.
Directions to rectify unsafe installations
(1)This section applies if an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that—
(a)an electrical installation is unsafe or has not been inspected, tested and passed as required under this part; or
(b)electrical wiring work is unsafe or has not been carried out, or tested, as required under this part.
(2)The inspector may give the person who has carried out the electrical wiring work relevant for subsection (1) (a) or (b) a written direction to take stated action to make the installation or work safe and compliant with this part.
(3)The direction may also require the person to give the inspector written information about the installation or work.
Examples
1 a written report about a test required in the direction by the person who did the test
2 an electrical engineer’s report about whether work complies with relevant standards
(4)Without limiting the operation of subsection (2), a direction may require the disconnection or isolation of the relevant part of the installation or wiring so that it cannot receive a supply of electricity.
NoteFor inspectors’ power to disconnect a dangerous installation, see s 51 (1) (b).
(5)Subsection (6) applies if—
(a)the direction requires the person who carried out the electrical wiring work to do a thing; and
(b)the person—
(i)is not licensed, authorised or qualified to do the thing; or
(ii)if a licence, authorisation or qualification is not required to do the thing—does not have appropriate experience and skill to do the thing.
(6)The person must arrange, and pay for, the thing to be done by someone who—
(a)is licensed, authorised or qualified to do the thing; or
(b)if a licence, authorisation or qualification is not required to do the thing—has appropriate experience and skill to do the thing.
(7)A person must not engage in conduct that contravenes a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

Division 2.2 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—energy efficiency
NoteThe Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (Cwlth) (the Commonwealth Act) applies greenhouse and energy minimum standards (GEMS) in association with the supply and commercial use of products that use energy, or affect the energy used by another product. These standards are provided for by requirements in Ministerial determinations (GEMS determinations).
See this Act, s 27 (Offences—energy efficiency requirements for non‑prescribed articles of electrical equipment).

8AOffences—energy efficiency requirements for electrical wiring work and electrical installations
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person carries out electrical wiring work; and
(b)the work does not comply with a regulation made under section 66 (2) (a) (Regulation-making power) that applies to the work.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
NotePower to make a statutory instrument (including a regulation) includes power to make different provision in relation to different matters or different classes of matters, and to make an instrument that applies differently by reference to stated exceptions or factors (see Legislation Act, s 48).

(2)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person carries out electrical wiring work on an electrical installation; and
(b)the installation does not comply with a regulation made under section 66 (2) (a) that applies to the work.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person disposes of—
(i)all or part of an electrical installation; or
(ii)all or part of an article of electrical equipment; and

(b)the disposal does not comply with a standard prescribed by regulation that applies to the disposal.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

Part 3Prescribed articles of electrical equipment
Division 3.1 Preliminary

Definitions for pt 3
In this part:
approved first seller means a person who—
(a)either—
(i)manufactures a prescribed article of electrical equipment in the ACT or another state or territory; or
(ii)imports a prescribed article of electrical equipment into the ACT from outside Australia; and
(b)is registered or approved as an approved first seller (however described) under a relevant safety standard.
corresponding law, in relation to a State or another Territory, means a law of that State or Territory declared under section 10 (Declaration of corresponding law).
declaration of compliance, in relation to a prescribed article of electrical equipment, means a declaration that the article complies with—
(a)prescribed standards; or
(b)standards stated in a corresponding law.
relevant safety standard, for an article of electrical equipment, means the safety standard stated under section 11A (3) for the article.
Declaration of corresponding law
(1)The Minister may declare a specified law of a State or another Territory, being a law that contains provisions substantially similar to this part, to be a corresponding law for this part.
(2)A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act 2001.

Division 3.2 Regulation of dealings

Meaning of prescribed article of electrical equipment
In this Act:
prescribed article of electrical equipment—
(a)means an article of electrical equipment declared under section 11A; but
(b)does not include an article of electrical equipment declared under section 11B.

11ADeclaration of prescribed articles of electrical equipment
(1)The construction occupations registrar may declare that an article of electrical equipment is a prescribed article of electrical equipment.
(2)However, the construction occupations registrar must not make a declaration about an article of electrical equipment under subsection (1) unless satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—
(a)because of its design or construction, the article is, or is likely to become, unsafe to use; and
(b)because of the risk of death or injury to people or the risk of damage to property, the article should be declared to be a prescribed article of electrical equipment.
(3)A declaration under subsection (1) about an article of electrical equipment must state the safety standard that the article must comply with.
(4)Without limiting subsections (1) and (3), the construction occupations registrar may declare an article of electrical equipment under subsection (1), or state the safety standard that an article of electrical equipment must comply with, by adopting a law of a State, as in force at a particular time or from time to time, under which the article or safety standard is prescribed.
(5)If the construction occupations registrar states a safety standard under subsection (4) by adopting the law of a State, and that law includes a registration, approval or certification requirement, that requirement applies to the safety standard stated by the registrar.
(6)Also, an article of electrical equipment ceases to comply with a safety standard if there is an approved first seller of the article and—
(a)the registrar is satisfied that—
(i)the approved first seller of the article is insolvent; or
(ii)the approved first seller of the article has been refused registration as a first seller or approved applicant, or equivalent registration, under a corresponding law; or
(iii)the registration of a person as a first seller or approved applicant, or equivalent registration of the person, under the corresponding law has been cancelled other than at the request of the person; or
(iv)the approved first seller of the article has been convicted of an offence against this part or part 3 as in force immediately before the commencement of this part or of a similar offence against the law of a State or another Territory; or
(v)the person has supplied an article of electrical equipment in breach of an undertaking referred to in a determination of compliance; or

(b)the approved first seller asks in writing that the registration be cancelled; or
(c)the approved first seller—
(i)for a body corporate—is dissolved; or
(ii)for an individual—dies.

(7)For subsection (6), a person is taken to be insolvent if—
(a)for a body corporate—a resolution for the winding-up of the body has been passed or an application for the winding-up of the body has been filed in a court; or
(b)for an individual—the person becomes bankrupt or personally insolvent.
(8)A declaration under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

11BDeclaration of articles not prescribed articles of electrical equipment
(1)The construction occupations registrar may declare that an article of electrical equipment is not a prescribed article of electrical equipment.
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), the construction occupations registrar may declare an article of electrical equipment under subsection (1) by adopting a law of a State, as in force at a particular time or from time to time, under which the article is prescribed.
(3)A declaration under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

Sale or installation of prescribed articles
(1)An approved first seller commits an offence if—
(a)the seller—
(i)sells a prescribed article of electrical equipment (a prescribed article); or
(ii)installs a prescribed article in, or connects a prescribed article to, an electrical installation; and
(b)the seller is reckless about whether the article is a prescribed article and—
(i)a declaration of compliance in relation to the article is not registered in accordance with a relevant safety standard or corresponding law; or
(ii)a direction under section 30 (Directions about unsafe articles) has been given to the seller in relation to articles of the same brand and model.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2)A person, other than an approved first seller, commits an offence if—
(a)the person—
(i)sells a prescribed article; or
(ii)installs a prescribed article in, or connects a prescribed article to, an electrical installation; and
(b)the person is reckless about whether the article is a prescribed article and—
(i)a declaration of compliance in relation to the article had never been registered in accordance with a relevant safety standard or corresponding law; or
(ii)the person has received from someone else a notice under section 30 in relation to the recall of articles of the same brand and model.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
Sale or installation of noncomplying prescribed articles
A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person—
(i)sells a prescribed article of electrical equipment (a prescribed article); or
(ii)installs a prescribed article in, or connects a prescribed article to, an electrical installation; and
(b)the prescribed article does not comply with the standards mentioned in the relevant declaration of compliance; and
(c)the person is reckless about whether the prescribed article complies.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
Approved testing laboratories
(1)If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that premises are suitable to be so used, the registrar may, on the application of the proprietor of premises, in writing, approve those premises to be used as a testing laboratory for this Act.
(2)If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that those premises are no longer suitable to be used as a testing laboratory for this Act, the registrar may, by writing given to the proprietor of those premises, cancel an approval under subsection (1) in relation to those premises.
(3)In determining whether premises are suitable to be used as a testing laboratory for this Act, the construction occupations registrar must have regard to—
(a)whether the premises have been approved or refused approval as a testing laboratory under a corresponding law; and
(b)the facilities at the premises for testing articles of electrical equipment; and
(c)any previous record of accuracy or otherwise in the testing of articles of electrical equipment on the premises; and
(d)for premises within Australia—whether the premises have been accredited or refused accreditation for the testing of electrical goods by the body known as the National Association of Testing Authorities; and
(e)for premises outside Australia—whether the premises have been accredited or refused accreditation by a body or authority with functions at the place where the premises are situated similar to the functions of the body known as the National Association of Testing Authorities; and
(f)any other information the registrar considers relevant.
Registers
(1)The construction occupations registrar must keep—
(a)a register to be called the register of prescribed articles of electrical equipment containing the particulars of each declaration under section 11A and section 11B (and any further information the registrar considers appropriate); and
(b)a register to be called the register of approved testing laboratories that includes, in relation to each of the premises approved under section 20 as a testing laboratory for this Act—
(i)the name and address of the proprietor; and
(ii)the address of those premises; and
(iii)the date of approval.
(2)Each register must be available for public inspection during normal working hours and any person may inspect a register and may obtain copies of entries in a register.
NoteA fee may be determined under s 64 (Determination of fees) for this section.
Examination and testing of articles
(1)The construction occupations registrar may, from time to time, examine and test prescribed articles of electrical equipment for the purpose of determining whether or not those articles are safe to use.
(2)For subsection (1), if a declaration of compliance has been registered under this Act or under a corresponding law, the construction occupations registrar may, by written notice given to the approved first seller, require the approved first seller, within the period specified in the notice—
(a)to give the registrar a prescribed article of electrical equipment to which the declaration relates; or
(b)if it is impracticable to provide such an article, to give the registrar reasonable access to such an article;
and to give the registrar any information in relation to the article specified in the notice.
(3)An approved first seller must comply with a requirement of a notice given to the seller under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(4)The construction occupations registrar must ensure that an article provided under subsection (1) is returned to the person who provided it within 2 months after it was provided.
(5)If an article provided to the construction occupations registrar under subsection (1) is destroyed or damaged while it is in the possession of the registrar (other than destruction or damage that was necessary for the purpose of the examination and testing by the registrar of the article), the person who provided the article is entitled to the amount from the Territory that will reasonably compensate that person for the loss suffered by him or her as a result of that destruction or damage.

Division 3.3 Miscellaneous

False representation
A person commits an offence if the person falsely represents that a declaration of compliance is registered under this Act or a corresponding law.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance
In any proceedings for an offence against this part, a certificate purporting to be signed by or for the construction occupations registrar or the regulatory authority for a State or another Territory to the effect that at a particular time a declaration of compliance was or was not registered under this Act or the corresponding law of that State or Territory is evidence of the facts stated in the certificate.

Part 4Non-prescribed articles of electrical equipment

Articles to which pt 4 applies
(1)This part applies to articles of electrical equipment other than—
(a)a prescribed article of electrical equipment; or
(b)an article of electrical equipment that is prohibited; or
(c)an article of electrical equipment used, or for use, in any part of the infrastructure used by an electricity distributor or NERL retailer in connection with the distribution or supply of electricity to premises for consumption.
(2)In this section:
NERL retailer means a person who holds a retailer authorisation under the National Energy Retail Law (ACT).
Minimum safety standards
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person—
(i)sells an article of electrical equipment; or
(ii)installs an article of electrical equipment in, or connects an article of electrical equipment to, an electrical installation; and
(b)the person is reckless about whether the article complies with the standard.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2)The relevant minimum safety standards for an article of electrical equipment of a particular type are—
(a)the minimum safety requirements for articles of that type under AS/NZS 3820, as in force from time to time; or
(b)if the regulations provide minimum safety standards for articles of that type—those standards.
Offences—energy efficiency requirements for non‑prescribed articles of electrical equipment
(1)A trader commits an offence if—
(a)the trader sells an article of electrical equipment; and
(b)the article does not comply with the energy efficiency standard prescribed by regulation that applies to the article.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)A trader commits an offence if—
(a)the trader sells an article of electrical equipment; and
(b)the article is not labelled in accordance with a regulation with an energy efficiency label.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person attaches an energy efficiency label to an article of electrical equipment; and
(b)the article does not have the energy efficiency rating indicated by the label.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(4)A person commits an offence if the person attaches to an article of electrical equipment anything that falsely appears to be an energy efficiency label.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(5)This section does not apply to a second-hand article of electrical equipment.
NoteThe defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (5) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
(6)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(7)In this section:
energy efficiency label means an energy efficiency label prescribed by regulation.
Examples if regulation made for s 27—applicable law
1 The ACT makes a regulation under s 27 about 2 articles of electrical equipment that are not the subject of Ministerial determinations (GEMS determinations). The ACT law is the applicable law about those articles.
2 The ACT makes a regulation under s 27 about an article of electrical equipment that is the subject of a GEMS determination. The ACT requires ‘5 star’ efficiency for that article, while the GEMS determination provides for ‘4 star’ efficiency. Even though the ACT law appears to be inconsistent with the GEMS determination, the 5 star standard must be met, as the 5 star article would comply simultaneously with both the ACT law and the Commonwealth law.
NoteThe Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (Cwlth) (the Commonwealth Act) applies greenhouse and energy minimum standards (GEMS) in association with the supply and commercial use of products that use energy, or affect the energy used by another product. These standards are provided for by requirements in GEMS determinations.
Section 27 only operates if a regulation is made for it, and s 27 and the regulation are consistent with the Commonwealth Act and able to operate concurrently with it (see Self-Government Act, s 28 and Commonwealth Act, s 9).

Part 5Defective articles of electrical equipment

Prohibited articles
(1)The construction occupations registrar may prepare a notice prohibiting the sale or installation of articles of electrical equipment of a stated class.
(2)The construction occupations registrar may act under subsection (1) only if satisfied on reasonable grounds that—
(a)articles of the class are, or are likely to become, unsafe to use because of their design or construction; and
(b)the use of an article of the class involves, or would involve, a risk of death or injury to a person or damage to property.
(3)A notice under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
(4)The construction occupations registrar must give additional public notice of a notice under subsection (1).
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
Sale or installation of prohibited articles
A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person—
(i)sells an article of electrical equipment; or
(ii)installs an article in, or connects an article to, an electrical installation; and
(b)the article is prohibited; and
(c)the person is reckless about whether the article is prohibited.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
Directions about unsafe articles
(1)This section applies if the construction occupations registrar believes on reasonable grounds that—
(a)a person (the seller) has for sale, or may have sold, an article of electrical equipment; and
(b)the article is prohibited, does not comply with the relevant standard or is, for any reason, unsafe.
(2)The construction occupations registrar may give the seller a direction in writing to do 1 or more of the following:
(a)advertise, in a way stated in the direction, warnings approved by the registrar about the risks associated with the use of the article;
(b)refrain from selling the article;
(c)recall an article sold, and—
(i)take action stated in the direction to make the article safe and compliant with the relevant standard; or
(ii)if it is not practicable to act in accordance with subparagraph (i) or the seller chooses not to take such action—refund to the buyer the purchase price of the article.
(3)A direction to recall an article may require the seller to give written notice of the recall to people to whom the seller sold, or may have sold, an article to which the direction relates.
(4)A person must not engage in conduct that contravenes a direction given to the person under this section.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
Publication of safety warnings
(1)The construction occupations registrar may publish warnings or information to increase public awareness about risks associated with the use of articles of electrical equipment.
(2)Without limiting the operation of subsection (1), the construction occupations registrar may publish statements containing advice about the use of—
(a)a prohibited article of electrical equipment; or
(b)an article of electrical equipment to which a declaration under section 30 (Directions about unsafe articles) applies.
(3)A person is not personally liable for anything done, or omitted to be done, honestly and without recklessness—
(a)in the exercise of a function under this section; or
(b)in the reasonable belief that the act was in the exercise of a function under this section.
(4)Any liability that would, apart from this section, attach to a person attaches instead to the Territory.

Part 6Serious electrical accidents

Definitions for pt 6
In this part:
relevant distributor, in relation to a serious electrical accident, means the electricity distributor of the electricity involved in the accident.
serious electrical accident means an accident in which electricity causes, or contributes to—
(a)the death or injury of a person; or
(b)damage to property; or
(c)a fire.

Reporting by occupiers and electrical contractors
(1)An occupier of premises commits an offence if—
(a)a serious electrical accident happens at the premises; and
(b)the occupier fails to tell the relevant distributor about the accident, by telephone, immediately after the occupier becomes aware of the accident.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)An electrical contractor commits an offence if—
(a)a serious electrical accident happens in, or in relation to, an electrical installation on which the contractor is carrying out work; and
(b)the contractor fails to tell the relevant distributor about the accident, by telephone, immediately after the contractor becomes aware of the accident.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(4)This section does not apply if the defendant had reasonable grounds to believe that the relevant distributor had been told about the accident.
Reporting by electricity distributor
(1)An electricity distributor commits an offence if—
(a)a serious accident happens—
(i)in relation to the distributor’s electricity network; or
(ii)in the distributor’s distribution area; and
(b)the distributor fails to tell the construction occupations registrar about the accident, by telephone, immediately after the distributor becomes aware of the accident.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3)This section does not apply if the defendant had reasonable grounds to believe that the construction occupations registrar had been told about the accident.
Interference with site of serious electrical accident
(1)A person must not disturb or interfere with the site of a serious electrical accident before it has been inspected by an inspector.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
(2)This section does not apply to anything done—
(a)to make the site safe; or
(b)by an authorised person; or
(c)except if paragraph (d) applies, more than 24 hours after the accident; or
(d)if, within 24 hours after the accident, the construction occupations registrar extends the period and tells the person of the extension—after the extended period ends.
(3)In this section;
authorised person means—
(a)an inspector; or
(b)a person acting in accordance with an inspector’s directions; or
(c)a person giving emergency medical assistance to an injured person; or
(d)a member of the ambulance service, the fire and rescue service, the rural fire service or the SES.
Publication of report of serious electrical accident
(1)The construction occupations registrar may publish a report about a serious electrical accident in the interest of public safety.
(2)A person is not personally liable for anything done, or omitted to be done, honestly and without recklessness—
(a)in the exercise of a function under this section; or
(b)in the reasonable belief that the act was in the exercise of a function under this section.
(3)Any liability that would, apart from this section, attach to a person attaches instead to the Territory.

Part 7Enforcement
Division 7.1 General

Definition of business premises
In this part:
business premises means premises where a business, trade, profession or calling is carried on, other than a part used for residential purposes.
Things connected with offences
(1)For this part, a thing is connected with a particular offence if—
(a)the offence has been committed in relation to it; or
(b)it will afford evidence of the commission of the offence; or
(c)it was used, is being used, or is intended to be used, for the purpose of committing the offence.
(2)A reference in this part to an offence includes an offence that there are reasonable grounds for believing has been, is being, or will be committed.
Construction occupations registrar may require information and documents
(1)If the construction occupations registrar is satisfied that a person is capable of providing information or producing a document that the registrar reasonably requires for this Act, the registrar may, by written notice given to the person, require the person—
(a)to give the information to the registrar in writing signed by the person or, for a corporation, by an officer of the corporation; or
(b)to produce the document to the registrar.
(2)The notice must state—
(a)the place where the information or document is to be given or produced to the construction occupations registrar; and
(b)the time when, or the period within which, the information or document is to be given or produced.
(3)If a document is produced in accordance with a requirement under subsection (1), the construction occupations registrar —
(a)may—
(i)take possession of, and may make a copy of, or take extracts from, the document; and
(ii)retain possession of the document for the period necessary for this Act; and
(b)must, during that period, allow a person who would be entitled to inspect the document, if it was not in the possession of the registrar, to inspect the document at any reasonable time.
Contravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar
A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that contravenes a requirement made of the person under section 39.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
Appointment of inspectors
(1)The construction occupations registrar may appoint a person to be an inspector for this Act.
Note 1For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.
Note 2In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).
(2)An inspector must exercise his or her functions under this Act in accordance with the conditions of appointment and any direction given to the inspector by the construction occupations registrar.
(3)A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) unless—
(a)the person is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia; and
(b)the construction occupations registrar has certified in writing that, after appropriate inquiry, the registrar is satisfied that the person is a suitable person to be authorised, having regard in particular to—
(i)whether the person has any criminal convictions; and
(ii)the person’s employment record; and
(c)the registrar has certified in writing that the registrar is satisfied that the person—
(i)has satisfactorily completed adequate training; and
(ii)is competent;
to exercise the powers of an inspector proposed to be given to the person.
Identity cards
(1)The construction occupations registrar must give an inspector an identity card stating the person’s name and that the person is an inspector.
(2)The identity card must show—
(a)a recent photograph of the person; and
(b)the card’s date of issue and expiry; and
(c)anything else prescribed by regulation.
(3)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person stops being an inspector; and
(b)the person does not return the person’s identity card to the construction occupations registrar as soon as practicable, but no later than 7 days after the day the person stops being an inspector.
Maximum penalty: 1 penalty unit.
(4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Division 7.2 Inspectors’ powers

General power to enter premises
(1)For this Act, an inspector may—
(a)enter any premises at any time with the consent of the occupier; or
(b)enter premises when open to the public; or
(c)enter business premises during business hours at the premises; or
(d)enter premises in accordance with a warrant under this division.
(2)An inspector may, without the occupier’s consent or a warrant, enter the land around premises to ask the occupier for consent to enter the premises.
Production of identity card
An inspector may not remain on premises entered under this part if, on request by the occupier, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card.
Consent to entry
(1)When seeking the consent of an occupier for entering premises under this part an inspector must—
(a)produce his or her identity card; and
(b)tell the occupier—
(i)the purpose of the entry; and
(ii)that anything found and seized under this part may be used in evidence in court; and
(iii)that consent may be refused.
(2)If the occupier consents, the inspector must ask the occupier to sign a written acknowledgment—
(a)that the occupier was told—
(i)the purpose of the entry; and
(ii)that anything found and seized under this part may be used in evidence in court; and
(iii)that consent may be refused; and
(b)that the occupier consented to the entry; and
(c)stating the time, and day, when consent was given.
(3)If the occupier signs an acknowledgment of consent, the inspector must immediately give a copy to the occupier.
(4)Unless the contrary is proven, a court must presume that an occupier of premises did not consent to an entry to the premises by an inspector under this part if—
(a)the question whether the occupier consented to the entry arises in proceedings in the court; and
(b)an acknowledgment under this section is not produced in evidence for the entry; and
(c)it is not proved that the occupier consented to the entry.
Warrants
(1)An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant to enter premises.
(2)The application must be sworn and state the grounds on which the warrant is sought.
(3)The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the inspector gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate requires about the application in the way the magistrate requires.
(4)The magistrate may issue a warrant only if satisfied there are reasonable grounds for suspecting—
(a)there is a particular thing or activity (the evidence) connected with an offence against this Act; and
(b)the evidence is, or may be within the next 14 days, at the premises.
(5)The warrant must state—
(a)that an inspector may, with necessary help and force, enter the premises and exercise the inspector’s powers under this part; and
(b)the offence for which the warrant is sought; and
(c)the evidence that may be seized under the warrant; and
(d)the hours when the premises may be entered; and
(e)the date, within 14 days after the warrant’s issue, the warrant ends.
Warrants—application made other than in person
(1)An inspector may apply for a warrant by phone, fax, radio or other form of communication if the inspector considers it necessary because of—
(a)urgent circumstances; or
(b)other special circumstances.
(2)Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an application stating the grounds on which the warrant is sought.
(3)The inspector may apply for the warrant before the application is sworn.
(4)After issuing the warrant, the magistrate must immediately provide a written copy to the inspector if it is reasonably practicable to do so.
(5)If it is not reasonably practicable to provide a written copy to the inspector—
(a)the magistrate must—
(i)tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and
(ii)tell the inspector the date and time the warrant was issued; and
(b)the inspector must complete a form of warrant (warrant form) and write on it—
(i)the magistrate’s name; and
(ii)the date and time the magistrate issued the warrant; and
(iii)the warrant’s terms.
(6)The written copy of the warrant, or the warrant form properly completed by the inspector, authorises the entry and the exercise of the inspector’s powers under this part.
(7)The inspector must, at the first reasonable opportunity, send the magistrate—
(a)the sworn application; and
(b)if the inspector completed a warrant form—the completed warrant form.
(8)On receiving the documents, the magistrate must attach them to the warrant.
(9)Unless the contrary is proven, a court must presume that a power exercised by an inspector was not authorised by a warrant under this section if—
(a)the question arises in a proceeding before the court whether the exercise of power was authorised by a warrant; and
(b)the warrant is not produced in evidence.
Powers on entry to premises
(1)An inspector who enters premises under this part may, for this Act—
(a)inspect, measure, photograph or film the premises or anything on the premises; or
(b)copy a document on the premises; or
(c)test or take samples of or from anything on the premises; or
(d)take into the premises any people, equipment or material the inspector reasonably needs for exercising a power under this Act; or
(e)require the occupier, or a person on the premises, to give the inspector reasonable help to exercise a power under this Act.
(2)Without limiting the operation of subsection (1), an inspector who enters premises under this part may—
(a)check whether an article of electrical equipment or electrical installation on the premises—
(i)is safe; or
(ii)complies with a relevant standard; or
(iii)is prohibited; or
(b)check whether electrical wiring work—
(i)is safe; or
(ii)has been, or is being, done in accordance with this Act.
(3)A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) (e).
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents
(1)This section applies if an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that a serious electrical accident has occurred on premises.
(2)The inspector may enter the premises at any reasonable time to investigate the accident, ensure the premises are safe and prevent the concealment, loss or destruction of anything reasonably relevant to the investigation.
(3)The inspector may do anything necessary and reasonable for a purpose mentioned in subsection (2).
(4)If an inspector acts under this section in the absence of the occupier, the inspector must, when leaving the premises, leave a written notice, secured in a conspicuous place, setting out—
(a)the inspector’s name; and
(b)the time and date of the entry; and
(c)the purpose of the entry; and
(d)particulars of how to contact the inspector.
(5)The power to enter premises under this section is additional to the powers under section 43 (General power to enter premises).
Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment
(1)This section applies if an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that—
(a)a person has an article of electrical equipment for—
(i)sale; or
(ii)installation in, or connection to, an electrical installation; and
(b)the article does not comply with the relevant standard or is unsafe.
(2)The inspector may give the person a direction in writing to refrain from—
(a)selling the article; or
(b)installing the article in, or connecting it to, an electrical installation;
unless it is made safe and compliant with the relevant standard.
(3)A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that contravenes a direction given to the person under this section.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and installations
(1)An inspector who enters premises under this part may do any of the following in relation to an electrical installation, or article of electrical equipment, on the premises:
(a)if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the installation is a source of danger—disconnect the installation;
(b)if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the article is a source of danger—
(i)label the article conspicuously to indicate the danger; and
(ii)prohibit use of the article until it has been replaced, repaired or made safe for use;
(c)if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that an installation or article will become a source of danger unless it is repaired or made safe for use—
(i)label the installation or article conspicuously to indicate the potential danger; and
(ii)give the owner of the installation or article a written notice directing the owner to repair it, or make it safe for use, within 6 months or a shorter period stated in the notice;
(d)if an owner fails to comply with a notice given under paragraph (c) (ii) in relation to an installation—disconnect the installation.
(2)A person commits an offence if the person reconnects an installation disconnected under subsection (1) (a) before it is repaired or made safe for use.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
(3)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)removes a label applied to an article under subsection (1) (b) (i) before it is replaced, repaired or made safe for use; and
(b)uses the article that is prohibited from use under subsection (1) (b) (ii).
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(4)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)removes a label applied to an article under subsection (1) (b) (i) before it is replaced, repaired or made safe for use; or
(b)uses an article that is prohibited from use under subsection (1) (b) (ii).
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.
(5)An offence against subsection (4) (a) is a strict liability offence.
(6)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)removes a label applied to an installation or article under subsection (1) (c) (i) before it is repaired or made safe for use; or
(b)fails to comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (1) (c) (ii).
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(7)An offence against subsection (6) is a strict liability offence.
Power to require name and address
(1)An inspector may require a person to state the person’s name and home or business address if the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that the person is committing or has just committed an offence against this Act.
NoteA reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including regulations (see Legislation Act, s 104).
(2)The inspector must tell the person the reason for the requirement and, as soon as practicable, record the reason.
(3)The person may ask the inspector to produce his or her identity card for inspection by the person.
(4)A person must comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) if the inspector—
(a)tells the person the reason for the requirement; and
(b)complies with any request made by the person under subsection (3).
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(5)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Power to seize evidence
(1)An inspector who enters premises with a warrant under this part may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued.
(2)An inspector who enters premises under this part with the consent of the occupier may seize a thing on the premises if—
(a)the inspector is satisfied the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and
(b)seizure of the thing is consistent with the purpose of the entry as told to the occupier in seeking the occupier’s consent.
(3)An inspector may also seize another thing on premises entered under this part if the inspector is satisfied—
(a)the thing is connected with an offence against this Act; and
(b)the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being—
(i)concealed, lost or destroyed; or
(ii)used to commit, continue or repeat the offence.
(4)Having seized a thing, an inspector may—
(a)remove the thing from the premises where it was seized (the place of seizure) to another place; or
(b)leave the thing at the place of seizure but restrict access to it.
(5)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person interferes with a thing to which access has been restricted under subsection (4); or
(b)the person does not have the construction occupations registrar’s approval to interfere with the thing.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
Receipt for things seized
(1)As soon as practicable after a thing is seized by an inspector under this part, the inspector must give a receipt for it to the person from whom it was seized.
(2)If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1), the inspector must leave the receipt, secured conspicuously at the place of seizure.
Access to things seized
A person who would, apart from the seizure, be entitled to a thing seized under this part may—
(a)inspect it; and
(b)if it is a document—take extracts from it or make copies of it.
Return of things seized
(1)A thing seized under this part must be returned to its owner, or reasonable compensation must be paid to the owner by the Territory for the loss of the thing, if—
(a)a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing is not instituted within 90 days of the seizure; or
(b)the court does not find the offence proved in a prosecution for an offence relating to the thing.
(2)A thing seized under this part is forfeited to the Territory if a court—
(a)finds an offence relating to the thing to be proved; and
(b)orders the forfeiture.
(3)If subsection (2) (a) applies, but a court does not order forfeiture of the thing seized, the construction occupations registrar must return the thing to its owner or the Territory must pay reasonable compensation to the owner for the loss of the thing.
Power to inspect electrical wiring work
(1)An inspector may enter and remain on premises to conduct a test or inspection required under part 2 (Electrical wiring work and electrical installations) in relation to an electrical installation or electrical wiring work.
(2)An inspector may enter and remain on the premises under subsection (1)—
(a)at any reasonable time; and
(b)with the people, equipment or material that the inspector reasonably needs to conduct the test or inspection.
(3)However, the inspector may not, under this section—
(a)enter or remain on premises if, on request by the occupier, the inspector does not produce his or her identity card; or
(b)without the consent of the occupier, enter or remain on any part of the premises used for residential purposes.
(4)The power to enter premises under this section is additional to the powers under section 43 (General power to enter premises).

Division 7.3 Miscellaneous

Self-incrimination etc
(1)A person is not excused from providing information or producing a document when required to do so under this part on the ground that the information or document might tend to incriminate the person.
(2)However—
(a)the provision of the information or document; or
(b)any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of providing the information or document;
is not admissible in evidence against the person in criminal proceedings.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply to proceedings for—
(a)an offence against this part; or
(b)any other offence in relation to the falsity of the information or document.
Note 1A reference to an offence against a territory law includes a reference to a related ancillary offence, eg attempt (see Legislation Act, s 189).
Note 2The Legislation Act 2001, s 171 deals with the application of client legal privilege.
Damage etc to be minimised
(1)In the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this part, an inspector must take all reasonable steps to ensure that he or she, and any person assisting the inspector, causes as little inconvenience, detriment and damage as is practicable.
(2)If an inspector, or a person assisting an inspector, damages anything in the exercise or purported exercise of a function under this part, the inspector must give written notice of the particulars of the damage to the person whom the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is the owner of the thing.
(3)If the damage occurs on premises entered under this part in the absence of the occupier, the notice may be given by securing it in a conspicuous place on the premises.
Compensation
(1)A person may claim reasonable compensation from the Territory if the person suffers loss or expense because of the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this part by an inspector or a person assisting an inspector.
(2)Compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding for—
(a)compensation brought in a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(b)an offence against this Act brought against the person making the claim for compensation.
(3)A court may order the payment of reasonable compensation for the loss or expense only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case.
(4)The regulations may prescribe matters that may, must or must not be taken into account by the court in considering whether it is just to make the order.

Part 8Notification and review of decisions

Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 8
In this part:
reviewable decision means a decision mentioned in schedule 1, column 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in relation to the decision.
Reviewable decision notices
If a person makes a reviewable decision, the person must give a reviewable decision notice to each entity mentioned in schedule 1, column 4 in relation to the decision.
Note 1The person must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable decision notice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A).
Note 2The requirements for reviewable decision notices are prescribed under the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008.

62AApplications for review
The following may apply to the ACAT for review of a reviewable decision:
(a)an entity mentioned in schedule 1, column 4 in relation to the decision;
(b)any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.
NoteIf a form is approved under the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 for the application, the form must be used.

Part 9Miscellaneous

62BMinister may exempt regulated utility
(1)The Minister may exempt a regulated utility from this Act if the Minister is reasonably satisfied that—
(a)the regulated utility is adequately regulated under another territory or Commonwealth law; and
(b)the exemption does not increase the risk to public safety.
NotePower to make an exemption includes power to make different provision in relation to different matters or different classes of matters, and to make an instrument that applies by reference to stated exceptions or factors (see Legislation Act, s 48).

(2)An exemption is a disallowable instrument.
(3)In this section:
regulated utility—see the Utilities (Technical Regulation) Act 2014, section 8.

Evidence
(1)The construction occupations registrar may, by signed writing, certify—
(a)that a document attached to the certificate is a true copy of the electrical wiring rules, as in force at a stated date; and
(b)whether the electrical wiring rules are still in force and, if not, the period during which the electrical wiring rules were in force.
(2)The registrar may, by signed writing, certify that a person was or was not on a date or dates or during a period specified in the certificate the holder of a specified licence or permit.
(3)A document that purports to be a certificate under subsection (1) or (2) is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to be such a certificate and to have been duly given.
(4)A certificate under subsection (1) is evidence of the matters specified in it and of the determination a copy of which is attached to it.
(5)A certificate under subsection (2) is evidence of the matters specified in it.
(6)A document that purports to be signed on behalf of a prescribed authority in a State or another Territory and states that a specified class, description or type of article of electrical equipment was or was not on a specified date approved by that authority is evidence of the matters stated in the document.
Determination of fees
(1)The Minister may determine fees for this Act.
Note The Legislation Act 2001 contains provisions about the making of determinations and regulations relating to fees (see pt 6.3).
(2)A determination is a disallowable instrument.
NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001.
Approved forms
(1)The construction occupations registrar may approve forms for this Act.
(2)If the construction occupations registrar approves a form for a particular purpose, the approved form must be used for that purpose.
NoteFor other provisions about forms, see the Legislation Act, s 255.
(3)An approved form is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
Regulation-making power
(1)The Executive may make regulations for this Act.
NoteRegulations must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001.
(2)The Executive may also make regulations—
(a)for electrical installations and articles of electrical equipment to promote the efficient use or conservation of power and energy, or to limit harm to the environment; and
(b)that set standards in relation to design, approval, certification, construction, installation, configuration, maintenance, repair, service, replacement, inspection, testing, labelling or disposal of articles of electrical equipment and electrical installations (or parts of electrical equipment and electrical installations).
(3)A regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate the law of another jurisdiction or an instrument as in force from time to time.
(4)The Legislation Act, section 47 (5) or (6) does not apply in relation to the law of another jurisdiction or an instrument applied, adopted or incorporated under a regulation.
NoteLaws of another jurisdiction and instruments mentioned in s (4) do not need to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) and (6) do not apply (see Legislation Act, s 47 (7)).
(5)A regulation may create offences and fix maximum penalties of not more than 60 penalty units for the offences.
(6)In this section:
law of another jurisdiction—see the Legislation Act, section 47 (10).

Schedule 1Reviewable decisions

(see pt 8)

column 1 item	column 2 section	column 3 decision	column 4 entity
1	11A (1)	declare article of electrical equipment is prescribed article of electrical equipment	entity that has interests affected by declaration
2	11A (3)	state safety standard that article of electrical equipment must comply with	entity that has interests affected by safety standard
3	20 (1)	refuse to approve premises as testing laboratory	applicant for approval
4	20 (2)	cancel approval of premises as testing laboratory	entity that has approval cancelled
5	22 (2)	impose requirement on approved first seller	entity on which requirement imposed
6	28	prohibit sale or installation of articles of electrical equipment of stated class	entity that has interests affected by prohibition
7	51 (1) (c)	give written notice directing owner of installation or article to repair it or make it safe for use	owner of installation or article
8	51 (1) (d)	disconnect installation	owner of installation

Dictionary

(see s 3)

Note 1The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.
Note 2For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
·ACAT
·Australian citizen
·bankrupt or personally insolvent

· construction occupations registrar
·function
·home address
·reviewable decision notice
·State
·under.

approved first seller, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical equipment)—see section 9.
article of electrical equipment means—
(a)a wire, cable, fitting, meter, insulator, switchboard, or apparatus designed or intended for use in an electrical installation; or
(b)an appliance, fitting or apparatus operated by electricity and the cable and other things required for its connection to an electrical installation.
AS/NZS 3000 means Australian/New Zealand Standard 3000 (Wiring Rules) as in force from time to time.
AS/NZS 3017 means Australian/New Zealand Standard 3017 (Electrical installations—testing and inspection guidelines) as in force from time to time.
AS/NZS 3820 means Australian/New Zealand Standards 3820 (Essential safety requirements for low voltage electrical equipment) as in force from time to time.
business premises, for part 7 (Enforcement)—see section 37.
connected with, for part 7 (Enforcement)—see section 38 (1).
corresponding law, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical equipment)—see section 9.
declaration of compliance, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical equipment)—see section 9.
electrical installation—
(a)means electrical wiring or cable used or for use in carrying or controlling electricity (other than electricity with a voltage of not more than 50V a.c. or 120V ripple-free d.c.), including the following:
(i)a wiring system, switchgear, control gear, generator, electrical accessory, electrical appliance, or fitting, that is used or for use in the conversion, storage, transmission, distribution, generation or use of electrical energy and connected to wiring or cable;
(ii)a switch, fuse, plug, socket outlet, lighting outlet, adaptor, ceiling rose or other device associated with wiring, a switchboard, or an appliance, mentioned in subparagraph (i);
(iii)a consuming device in which electricity is converted into heat, motion or another form of energy, or is substantially changed in its electrical character;
(iv)support for electrical wiring or cable; but

(b)does not include—
(i)a portable generator or storage device supplying, or for the supply of, electricity to the installation; or
(ii)an appliance that receives, or is intended to receive, its main electricity supply through a socket connection; or
(iii)a lamp; or
(iv)an electricity network or part of a network; or
(v)telecommunications cabling or equipment that operates or is intended to operate at a voltage of 90V a.c. or lower.

electrical wiring rules—see section 3B.
electrical wiring work—
(a)means the installation, replacement, augmentation, curtailing, maintenance, repair, or alteration of the location of all or part of, an electrical installation, other than—
(i)an electrical installation that operates at extra low voltage; or
(ii)telecommunications cabling or equipment that operates at a voltage not greater than 90V a.c.; but

(b)does not include—
(i)plugging a plug into a socket outlet, or unplugging it; or
(ii)fitting a lamp to a lighting outlet or removing it; or
(iii)fitting, removing or replacing a fuse or fuse wire if the fuse or wire cannot sustainedly conduct more than 30A.

electricity distributor—see the Utilities Act 2000, dictionary.
electricity network—see the Utilities Act 2000, section 7 (Electricity network).
engage in conduct means—
(a)do an act; or
(b)omit to do an act.
generator includes a generator that generates electricity from any energy source.
Examples—energy source
1     the sun
2     diesel fuel
3     gas
4     wind
inspector means a person appointed as an inspector under section 41.
occupier, of premises, includes—
(a)a person believed on reasonable grounds to be an occupier of the premises; and
(b)a person apparently in charge of the premises.
offence, for part 7 (Enforcement)—see section 38 (2).
premises means a building, structure or place (whether built on or not and whether enclosed or not), and includes an aircraft, a vessel and a vehicle.
prescribed article of electrical equipment—see section 11.
prohibited, in relation to an article of electrical equipment, means an article that is prohibited under section 28 (1).
regulatory authority, for a State, means—
(a)an entity that carries out functions similar to the functions that the construction occupations registrar carries out under part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical equipment) under a law of the State that corresponds, or substantially corresponds, to that part; or
(b)an entity prescribed by regulation.
relevant distributor, for part 6 (Serious electrical accidents)—see section 32.
relevant safety standard, for part 3 (Prescribed articles of electrical equipment)—see section 9.
relevant standard—
(a)for a prescribed article of electrical equipment—means a relevant safety standard under part 3 (see s 9); and
(b)for an article of electrical equipment to which part 4 (Non‑prescribed articles of electrical equipment) applies—see section 26 (Minimum safety standards).
reviewable decision, for part 8 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 61.
sell includes—
(a)barter or exchange; and
(b)let on hire; and
(c)offer, expose or advertise for sale, barter, exchange or letting on hire.
serious electrical accident, for part 6 (Serious electrical accidents)—see section 32.

Endnotes

About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

Abbreviation key

A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument

AF = Approved form o = order

am = amended om = omitted/repealed

amdt = amendment ord = ordinance

AR = Assembly resolution orig = original

ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph

CN = Commencement notice pres = present

def = definition prev = previous

DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously

dict = dictionary pt = part

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule

Assembly reloc = relocated

div = division renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No

Gaz = gazette RI = reissue

hdg = heading s = section/subsection

IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule

ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision

LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law

LR = legislation register sub = substituted

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced

mod = modified/modification or to be expired

Legislation history
This Act was originally a Commonwealth ordinance—the Electricity Ordinance 1971 No 30 (Cwlth).
The Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 34 (4) converted most former Commonwealth ordinances in force in the ACT into ACT enactments. This allowed the ACT Legislative Assembly to amend and repeal the laws. This Act was converted into an ACT enactment on 11 May 1989 (self-government day).
As with most ordinances in force in the ACT, the name was changed from Ordinance to Act by the Self-Government (Citation of Laws) Act 1989 A1989‑21, s 5 on 11 May 1989 (self-government day).
The Act was renamed as the Electricity Safety Act 1971 by the Utilities (Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 A2000‑66 (see sch 1 pt 4 ).
Before 11 May 1989, ordinances commenced on their notification day unless otherwise stated (see Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cwlth), s 12).
After 11 May 1989 and before 10 November 1999, Acts commenced on their notification day unless otherwise stated (see Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth) s 25).
Legislation before becoming Territory enactment
Electricity Safety Act 1971 A1971‑30
notified 2 December 1971
commenced 1 January 1972
as amended by
Electricity Ordinance 1972 Ord1972‑27
notified 4 August 1972
commenced 4 August 1972
Ordinances Revision Ordinance 1977 Ord1977‑65 sch 2
notified 22 December 1977
commenced 22 December 1977
Ordinances Revision Ordinance 1978 Ord1978‑46 sch 2
notified 28 December 1978
commenced 28 December 1978
Electricity (Amendment) Ordinance 1982 Ord1982‑61
notified 18 August 1982
commenced 18 August 1982
Electricity (Amendment) Ordinance 1985 Ord1985‑20
notified 30 May 1985
commenced 30 June 1985 (see Cwlth Gaz 1985 No S242)
Magistrates Court Ordinance 1985 Ord1985‑67 sch pt 1
notified 19 December 1985
commenced 1 February 1986 (s 2 and Cwlth Gaz 1986 No G3)
Electricity (Amendment) Ordinance 1987 Ord1987‑5
notified 24 February 1987
commenced 24 February 1987
Electricity and Water (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance 1988 Ord1988‑31 sch
notified 30 June 1988
commenced 1 July 1988 (s 2)
Self-Government (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance 1989 Ord1989-38 sch 1
notified 10 May 1989 (Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S160)
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 May 1989 (s 2 (1))
sch 1 commenced 11 May 1989 (s 2 (2) and see Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S164)
Legislation after becoming Territory enactment
Royal Commissions and Inquiries (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 A1991‑3 sch
notified 1 March 1991 (Gaz 1991 No S7)
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 1991 (s 2 (1))
sch commenced 1 May 1991 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1991 No 16)
Electricity (Amendment) Act 1994 A1994‑52
notified 5 October 1994
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 October 1994
remainder commenced 5 October 1994 (see Gaz 1994 No S207)
Administrative Appeals (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994 A1994-60 sch 1
notified 11 October 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S197)
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 October 1994 (s 2 (1))
sch 1 commenced 14 November 1994 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1994 No S250)
Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1994 A1994‑81 sch
notified 29 November 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S253)
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 November 1994 (s 2 (1))
sch commenced 29 November 1994 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1994 No S269)
as modified by
Electricity and Water (Modification) Regulations SL1995-24
notified 30 June 1995
commenced 1 July 1995
as amended by
Statute Law Revision Act 1995 A1995-46 sch
notified 18 December 1995 (Gaz 1995 No S306)
amdts commenced 18 December 1995 (s 2)
Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1996 A1996‑28
notified 1 July 1996
commenced 1 July 1996
Remuneration Tribunal (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997 A1997-41 sch 1 (as am by A2002‑49 amdt 3.222)
notified 19 September 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S264)
commenced 24 September 1997 (s 2 as am by A2002‑49 amdt 3.222)
Legal Practitioners (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997 A1997-96 sch 1
notified 1 December 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S380)
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 December 1997 (s 2 (1))
sch 1 commenced 1 June 1998 (s 2 (2))
Electricity (Amendment) Act 1998 A1998-51
notified 16 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S205)
ss 1-3 commenced 16 November 1998 (s 2 (1))
remainder 14 April 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No 15)
Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1998 A1998‑54 sch
notified 27 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S207)
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 November 1998 (s 2 (1))
sch commenced 9 December 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No 49)
Electricity (Amendment) Act 1999 A1999‑53
notified 17 September 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S54)
commenced 17 September 1999 (s 2)
Utilities (Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
notified 20 December 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S68)
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2000 (IA s 10B)
sch 1 pt 4 commenced 1 January 2001 (Gaz 2000 No S69)
Electricity Amendment Act 2000 A2000‑69
notified 20 December 2000 (Gaz 2000 No S68)
commenced 20 December 2000 (s 2)
Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 122
notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 122 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)
Legislation Amendment Act 2002 A2002‑11 pt 2.18
notified LR 27 May 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2002 (LA s 75)
pt 2.18 commenced 28 May 2002 (s 2 (1))
Criminal Code 2002 A2002-51 pt 1.8
notified LR 20 December 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 1.8 commenced 1 January 2003 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 (No 2) A2002-49 amdt 3.222
notified LR 20 December 2002
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 7 October 1994 (LA s 75 (2))
amdt 3.222 commenced 24 September 1997 (s 2 (3))
NoteThis Act only amends the Remuneration Tribunal (Consequential Amendments) Act 1997 A1997-41 .
Vocational Education and Training Act 2003 A2003-37 sch 2 pt 2.3
notified LR 8 September 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.3 commenced 1 November 2003 (s 2)

Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-13 sch 2 pt 2.9
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.9 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 and see Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8)

Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 1 pt 1.12, sch 2 pt 2.32
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.12, sch 2 pt 2.32 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))

Criminal Code Harmonisation Act 2005 A2005-54 sch 1 pt 1.19
notified LR 27 October 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.19 commenced 24 November 2005 (s 2)
Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-15 sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 6 April 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 1 September 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-19)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 3) A2007-39 sch 3 pt 3.12
notified LR 6 December 2007
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 December 2007 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.12 commenced 27 December 2007 (s 2)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.37
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.37 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.26
notified LR 1 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.26 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.24
notified LR 26 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.24 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)
Planning and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2011 A2011‑23 pt 4
notified LR 6 July 2011
pt 1 commenced 6 July 2011 (s 2 (1))
pt 4 commenced 7 July 2011 (s 2 (5))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.16
notified LR 22 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 3.65 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.16 remainder commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))
National Energy Retail Law (Consequential Amendments) Act 2012 A2012-32 pt 7
notified LR 14 June 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 1 July 2012 (s 2 (1) and see National Energy Retail Law (ACT) Act 2012 A2012-31, s 2 (1) and CN2012-12)
Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2013 A2013-31 pt 8
notified LR 26 August 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 August 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 27 August 2013 (s 2 (3))
Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2014 A2014-2 pt 5
notified LR 5 March 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 March 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 6 March 2014 (s 2)
Construction and Energy Efficiency Legislation Amendment Act 2014 (No 2) A2014-10 pt 4
notified LR 17 April 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 18 April 2014 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-33 sch 1 pt 1.21
notified LR 30 September 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.21 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)
Planning, Building and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2) A2016‑24 pt 4
notified LR 11 May 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 May 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 12 May 2016 (s 2 (1))
Emergencies Amendment Act 2016 A2016‑33 sch 1 pt 1.7
notified LR 20 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2)
Utilities (Streetlight Network) Legislation Amendment Act 2017 A2017‑19 pt 2
notified LR 15 June 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 June 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 16 June 2017 (s 2)
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-4 pt 3
notified LR 1 March 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 2 March 2018 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-33 sch 1 pt 1.12
notified LR 25 September 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.12 commenced 23 October 2018 (s 2 (4))
Electricity Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-4 pt 3, sch 1
notified LR 15 February 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 February 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3, sch 1 commenced 16 February 2023 (s 2)
Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023‑55 pt 8
notified LR 11 December 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
s 50 commenced 12 December 2023 (s 2 (4))
pt 8 remainder commenced 11 March 2024 (s 2 (2))

Amendment history
Title
titlesub A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
Name of Act
s 1sub A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
Dictionary
s 2am A1994‑52 sch
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1403
ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.22
Notes
s 3 hdgsub A2000‑69 s 4
s 3orig s 3 om Ord1977‑65 sch 2
(prev s 4) renum as s 3 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑52 s 4, sch
sub A2004‑13 amdt 2.23; A2005‑54 amdt 1.111
def administrative appeals tribunal ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A1995‑46 sch
def authority ins Ord1988‑31 sch
om A2000‑69 s 4
def board ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def chairperson ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def chief executive officer ins Ord1988‑31 sch
om A2000‑69 s 4
def company ins A1996‑28 s 4
om A2000‑69 s 4
def deputy chairperson ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def determined fee ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1404
def electrical installation am A1999‑53 s 4
sub A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def electrical wiring work am A1995‑52 s 4
sub A1999‑53 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def electrician’s licence, grade B sub A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def Electricity and Water Act sub A2000‑69 s 4
def Electricity and Water Ordinance ins Ord1988‑31 sch
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def electricity distributor ins A2000‑69 s 4
sub A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def electricity network ins A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def extra low voltage ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def function ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def incidental electrical work ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def inspector ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def licence sub A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def member ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def MutualRecognitionAct ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def occupier ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def permit ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def premises ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def prescribed article of electrical equipment ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def prohibited ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def Register ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def registrar ins A1994‑52 s 4
sub A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def regulatory authority ins A1994‑52 s 4
sub A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def relevant standard ins A2000‑69 s 4
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1405
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def restricted electrical licence ins A1994‑52 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def sell ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def serious electrical accident ins A2000‑69 s 4
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.23
def the Act om Ord1988‑31 sch
def the Authority om Ord1988‑31 sch
def the Chairman om Ord1988‑31 sch
def the Registrar om A1995‑52 s 4
def wireman’s licence om A1995‑52 s 4
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 3Ains A2005‑54 amdt 1.111
The Electrical Licensing Board
pt 1A hdgrenum as pt 2 hdg
Electrical wiring work and electrical installations
pt 2 hdgorig pt 2 hdg renum as pt 3 hdg
prev pt 2 hdg (prev pt 1A hdg) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as pt 2 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres pt 2 hdg (prev pt 3 hdg) renum as pt 4 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
renum as pt 2 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2014‑2 s 22
sub A2014‑10 s 25
Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety
div 2.1 hdgins A2014‑10 s 25
Meaning of electrical wiring rules
s 3Bins A2018‑4 s 7
am A2023-55 s 50; ss renum R32 LA
Publication and availability of ACT Appendix
s 3Cins A2018‑4 s 7
Inspection of electrical wiring rules
s 3Dins A2018‑4 s 7
Connecting electrical installations to network—inspections
s 4orig s 4 renum as s 3
(prev s 5) sub A1994‑52 s 5
renum as s 4 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 4 (prev s 14) am A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 33 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
mod SL1995‑24 reg 3
sub A1996‑28 s 5
am A1998‑51 s 4
sub A2000‑69 s 8; A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
renum as s 32 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 4 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.112
am A2023-55 s 51
Compliance with electrical wiring rules
s 5 hdgsub A2018‑4 s 8
s 5orig s 5 renum as s 4
(prev s 5A) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 5 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 s 5; A2001‑44 amdts 1.1406-1.1410
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 5 (prev s 33A) ins A1998‑51 s 5
renum as s 33 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.26
renum as s 5 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.112
am A2018‑4 s 9
Constitution of board
s 5Arenum as s 5
Chairperson and deputy chairperson of board
s 5Brenum as s 6
Term of office
s 5Crenum as s 7
Resignation
s 5Drenum as s 8
Functions of board
s 5Erenum as s 9
Powers of board
s 5Frenum as s 10
Delegation
s 5Grenum as s 11
Recommendations to Minister
s 5Hrenum as s 12
Deputies
s 5Jrenum as s 13
Remuneration and allowances
s 5Krenum as s 14
Staff
s 5Lrenum as s 15 and then s 14
Meetings of board
s 5Mrenum as s 16 and then s 15
Quorum
s 5Nrenum as s 17 and then s 16
Voting
s 5Prenum as s 18 and then s 17
Board may determine procedure
s 5Qrenum as s 19 and then s 18
Courses, examinations etc
s 5Rrenum as s 20 and then s 19
Testing and reporting of electrical work
s 6orig s 6 renum as s 21 and then s 20
(prev s 5B) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 6 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 6 (prev s 33B) ins A1998‑51 s 5
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1413
renum as s 34 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.27, amdt 2.28, amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 6 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.112
am A2016‑24 s 8; A2018‑4 s 10; A2023-55 s 52
Exemption from s 5 and s 6
s 7orig s 7 renum as s 22 and then s 21
(prev s 5C) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 7 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 7 (prev s 33C) ins A1998‑51 s 5
renum as s 35 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 7 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
om A2005‑54 amdt 1.112
Directions to rectify unsafe installations
s 8orig s 8 renum as s 23 and then s 22
(prev s 5D) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 8 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 8 (prev s 33D) ins A2000‑69 s 9
renum as s 36 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.29
renum as s 8 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.113; A2014‑2 s 23, s 24; ss renum R23 LA
Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—energy efficiency
div 2.2 hdgins A2014‑10 s 26
Offences—energy efficiency requirements for electrical wiring work and electrical installations
s 8Ains A2014‑10 s 26
Prescribed articles of electrical equipment
pt 3 hdgorig pt 3 hdg renum as pt 4 hdg
prev pt 3 hdg (prev pt 2 hdg) renum A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres pt 3 hdg (prev pt 7 hdg) sub Ord1985‑20 s 4; A2000‑69 s 11
renum as pt 3 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Preliminary
div 3.1 hdg(prev pt 7 div 1 hdg) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as div 7.1 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as div 3.1 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Definitions for pt 3
s 9 hdg(prev s 32 hdg) renum as s 60 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2000‑69 s 12
renum as s 63 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 9 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
s 9orig s 9 renum as s 24 and then s 23
(prev s 5E) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 9 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 9 (prev s 32) sub Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1989‑38 sch 1; A1994‑52 s 31
renum as s 60 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1995‑46 sch; A2000‑69 s 12; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1420, amdt 1.1421
renum as s 63 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 9 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
def approved first seller sub A2014‑10 s 27
def declaration of compliance am A2023-4 amdt 1.1
def relevant safety standard sub A2006‑15 amdt 1.24
Declaration of corresponding law
s 10orig s 10 renum as s 25 and then s 24
(prev s 5F) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 10 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 10 (prev s 32B) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 62 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1422-1.1424
renum as s 64 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 10 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.58
Persons who may carry out incidental electrical work
s 10Arenum as s 26 and then s 25
Regulation of dealings
div 3.2 hdg(prev pt 7 div 2 hdg) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
sub A2000‑69 s 14
renum as div 7.2 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as div 3.2 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Meaning of prescribed article of electrical equipment
s 11orig s 11 renum as s 27 and then s 26
(prev s 5G) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 11 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 11 (prev s 32D) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 64 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdts 1.425-1.428
renum as s 65 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41, amdt 2.42
renum as s 11 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2006‑15 amdt 1.25
Declaration of prescribed articles of electrical equipment
s 11Ains A2006‑15 amdt 1.25
am A2014‑10 s 28, s 41; ss renum R24 LA; A2023-4 amdt 1.2
Declaration of articles not prescribed articles of electrical equipment
s 11Bins A2006‑15 amdt 1.25
am A2014‑10 s 41
Sale or installation of prescribed articles
s 12 hdg(prev s 32E hdg) renum as s 65 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2000‑69 s 16
renum as s 66 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 12 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
s 12orig s 12 renum as s 28 and then s 27
(prev s 5H) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 12 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2002‑11 amdt 2.37
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 12 (prev s 32E) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 4, sch
renum as s 65 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 s 16
renum as s 66 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 12 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.114
am A2014‑10 s 29, s 30
Sale or installation of noncomplying prescribed articles
s 13 hdg(prev s 32F hdg) renum as s 66 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2000‑69 s 17
renum as s 67 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 13 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
s 13orig s 13 renum as s 29 and then s 28
(prev s 5J) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 13 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 13 (prev s 32F) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 5
renum as s 66 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 s 17
renum as s 67 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 13 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.114
Carrying out of electrical wiring work by holder of electrician’s permit, grade A
s 13Arenum as s 30 and then s 29
Carrying out of incidental electrical work by holder of restricted electrical licence
s 13Brenum as s 31 and then s 30
Carrying out of incidental electrical work by holder of restricted electrical permit
s 13Crenum as s 32 and then s 31
Registration as approved first seller
s 14orig s 14 renum as s 33 and then s 32
(prev s 5K) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 14 A1994‑52 s 48
om A1997‑41 sch 1
prev s 14 (prev s 5L) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 15 A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2000‑69 s 6
renum as s 14 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 14 (prev s 32G) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 6, sch; Ord1988‑31 sch; A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 67 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1429, amdt 1.1430
renum as s 68 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 14 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.115; A2009‑49 amdt 3.54; A2012‑21 amdt 3.68
om A2014‑10 s 31
Application for registration of declaration of compliance
s 15orig s 15 renum as s 34 and then s 37
(prev s 5L) renum as s 15 and then s 14
(prev s 5M) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 16 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 15 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 15 (prev s 32H) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 68 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdts 1.1431-1.1436
renum as s 69 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 15 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.68
om A2014‑10 s 31
Registration of declaration of compliance
s 16orig s 16 renum as s 35 and then s 38
(prev s 5M) renum as s 16 and then s 15
(prev s 5N) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 17 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 16 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 16 (prev s 32J) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 69 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdts 1.1437-1.1439
renum as s 70 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 16 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.60, amdt 3.61
om A2014‑10 s 31
Grant of electrical contractor’s licence—partnership
s 16Arenum as s 36 and then s 39
Whether persons fit and proper
s 16Brenum as s 37 and then s 40
Public liability insurance
s 16Crenum as s 38 and then s 41
Suspension or cancellation of registration of declaration of compliance
s 17orig s 17 renum as s 39 and then s 42
(prev s 5N) renum as s 17 and then s 16
(prev s 5P) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 18 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 17 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 17 (prev s 32K) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1988‑31 sch
renum as s 70 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1440
renum as s 71 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 17 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.68
om A2014‑10 s 31
Transfer of registration of declaration of compliance
s 18orig s 18 renum as 40 and then s 43
(prev s 5P) renum as s 18 and then s 17
(prev s 5Q) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 19 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 18 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 18 (prev s 32L) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 71 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1441, amdt 1.1442
renum as s 72 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 18 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.68
om A2014‑10 s 31
Safety registration mark
s 19orig s 19 renum as s 41 and then s 44
(prev s 5Q) renum as s 19 and then s 18
(prev s 5R) ins A1994‑52 s 6
renum as s 20 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1411, amdt 1.1412
renum as s 19 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 19 (prev s 32M) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 7, sch
renum as s 72 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 73 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 19 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.116; A2012‑21 amdt 3.68
om A2014‑10 s 31
Approved testing laboratories
s 20orig s 20 renum as s 42 and then s 45
(prev s 5R) renum as s 20 and then s 19
(prev s 6) renum as s 21 A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2000‑69 s 7
renum as s 20 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 20 (prev s 32N) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 73 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1
renum as s 74 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41, amdt 2.42
renum as s 20 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.68; A2014‑10 s 32, s 41; A2023-4 amdt 1.3
Restricted electrical permit
s 20Arenum as s 43 and then s 46
Licensing etc under mutual recognition principles
s 20Brenum as s 44 and then s 47
Application for licence
s 20Crenum as s 45 and then s 48
Further information
s 20Drenum as s 46 and then s 49
Registers
s 21orig s 21 renum as s 47 and then s 50
(prev s 6) renum as s 21 and then s 20
(prev s 7) renum as s 22 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 21 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 21 (prev s 32P) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 74 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdts 1.1443-1.1445
renum as s 75 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 21 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2006‑15 amdt 1.26; A2012‑21 amdt 3.62, amdt 3.68; A2014‑10 s 33; pars renum R24 LA
Examination and testing of articles
s 22orig s 22 renum as s 48 and then s 51
(prev s 7) renum as s 22 and then s 21
(prev s 8) am A1994‑52 s 7
renum as s 23 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 22 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.24
pres s 22 (prev s 32Q) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 8, sch
renum as s 75 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 sch 1
renum as s 76 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 22 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.117; A2023-4 amdt 1.4
Skills etc of applicants
s 22Arenum as s 49 and then s 52
Licence conditions
s 22Brenum as s 50 and then s 53
Imposition of conditions imposed under foreign law
s 22Crenum as s 51 and then s 54
Miscellaneous
div 3.3 hdg(prev pt 7 div 4 hdg) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as pt 7 div 3 hdg A2000‑69 s 20
renum as div 7.3 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑79 s 29)
renum as div 3.3 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
False representation
s 23orig s 23 om A1994‑52 s 20
(prev s 8) renum as s 23 and then s 22
(prev s 9) am A1994‑52 s 8, sch
renum as s 24 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 23 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 23 (prev s 32ZF) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 sch
renum as s 87 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 76 A2000‑69 s 20
renum as s 77 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 23 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.118
am A2023-4 amdt 1.5
Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance
s 24orig s 24 renum as s 52 and then s 55
(prev s 9) renum as s 24 and then s 23
(prev s 10) am A1994‑52 s 9, sch
renum as s 25 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A1999‑53 s 5
renum as s 24 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2003‑37 amdt 2.7
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 24 (prev s 32ZG) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 88 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 s 21
renum as s 77 A2000‑69 s 21
renum as s 78 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 24 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Non-prescribed articles of electrical equipment
pt 4 hdgorig pt 4 hdg renum as pt 5 hdg
prev pt 4 hdg (prev pt 3 hdg) renum as pt 2 hdg
pres pt 4 hdg (prev pt 7A hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as pt 8 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as pt 4 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Articles to which pt 4 applies
s 25orig s 25 renum as s 53 and then s 56
(prev s 10) renum as s 25 and then s 24
(prev s 10A) ins A1994‑52 s 10
renum as s 26 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1998‑54 sch
renum as s 25 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 25 (prev s 78) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 79 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 25 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑32 s 38, s 39
Minimum safety standards
s 26orig s 26 renum as s 54 and then s 57
(prev s 10A) renum as s 26 and then s 25
(prev s 11) am A1994‑52 s 11, sch
renum as s 27 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 26 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 26 (prev s 79) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 80 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.31
renum as s 26 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.119
Offences—energy efficiency requirements for non‑prescribed articles of electrical equipment
s 27orig s 27 renum as s 55 and then s 58
(prev s 11) renum as s 27 and then s 26
(prev s 12) am Ord1972‑27 s 2; A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 28 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 27 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 27 (prev s 79A) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 81 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 27 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.120, amdt 1.121
sub A2014‑2 s 25
Cancellation of licence on basis of action under foreign law
s 27Arenum as s 56 and then s 59
Defective articles of electrical equipment
pt 5 hdgorig pt 5 hdg renum as pt 6 hdg
prev pt 5 hdg (prev pt 4 hdg) am A1994‑52 s 14
renum as pt 5 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres pt 5 hdg (prev pt 7B hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as pt 9 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as pt 5 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Prohibited articles
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(prev s 12) renum as s 28 and then s 27
(prev s 13) am Ord1972‑27 s 3; A1994‑52 s 12, sch
renum as s 29 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 28 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 28 (prev s 80) ins A2000‑69 s 23
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1446, amdt 1.1447
renum as s 82 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41
renum as s 28 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2009‑20 amdt 3.65; A2012‑21 amdt 3.63; A2014‑10 s 41; A2015‑33 amdt 1.65
Sale or installation of prohibited articles
s 29orig s 29 renum as s 58 and then s 61
(prev s 13) renum as s 29 and then s 28
(prev s 13A) ins A1994‑52 s 13
renum as s 30 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1998‑54 sch
renum as s 29 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 29 (prev s 81) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 83 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 29 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.122
Directions about unsafe articles
s 30orig s 30 renum as s 59 and then s 62
(prev s 13A) renum as s 30 and then s 29
(prev s 13B) ins A1994‑52 s 13
renum as s 31 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1998‑54 sch
renum as s 30 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 30 (prev s 82) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 84 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41, amdt 2.42
renum as s 30 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.123; A2012‑21 amdt 3.64; ; A2014‑10 s 34, s 41
Publication of safety warnings
s 31orig s 31 am Ord1985‑67 sch pt 1
om A1994‑52 s 30
(prev s 13B) renum as s 31 and then s 30
(prev s 13C) ins A1994‑52 s 13
renum as s 32 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1998‑54 sch
renum as s 31 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.25
pres s 31 (prev s 83) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 85 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41
renum as s 31 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2007‑39 amdt 3.35; A2014‑10 s 41
Serious electrical accidents
pt 6 hdgorig pt 6 hdg om A1994‑52 s 30
prev pt 6 hdg (prev pt 5 hdg) am A1994‑52 s 24
renum A1994‑52 s 48
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres pt 6 hdg (prev pt 7C hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as pt 10 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as pt 6 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Definitions for pt 6
s 32orig s 32 renum as s 60 and then s 63
(prev s 13C) renum as s 32 and then s 31
(prev s 14) renum as s 33 and then s 32 and then s 4
pres s 32 (prev s 84) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 86 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 32 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Application of part
s 32Arenum as s 61
Declaration of corresponding law
s 32Brenum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 10
Prohibition of sale, installation or regulation of articles of electrical equipment
s 32Crenum as s 63
Prescribed articles of electrical equipment
s 32Drenum as s 64 and then s 65 and then s 11
Sale, installation etc of prescribed articles
s 32Erenum as s 65 and then s 66 and then s 12
Sale etc of articles not complying with standards
s 32Frenum as s 66 and then s 67 and then s 13
Registration as approved first seller
s 32Grenum as s 67 and then s 68 and then s 14
Application for registration of declaration of compliance
s 32Hrenum as s 68 and then s 69 and then s 15
Registration of declaration of compliance
s 32Jrenum as s 69 and then s 70 and then s 16
Suspension or cancellation of registration of declaration of compliance
s 32Krenum as s 70 and then s 71 and then s 17
Transfer of registration of declaration of compliance
s 32Lrenum as s 71 and then s 72 and then s 18
Safety registration mark
s 32Mrenum as s 72 and then s 73 and then s 19
Approved testing laboratories
s 32Nrenum as s 73 and then s 74 and then s 20
Registers
s 32Prenum as s 74 and then s 75 and then s 21
Examination and testing of articles
s 32Qrenum as s 75 and then s 76 and then s 22
Unsafe articles
s 32Rrenum as s 76
Public statements by authority
s 32Srenum as s 77
Inspectors
s 32Trenum as s 78
Return of identity card
s 32Urenum as s 79
Powers of inspectors
s 32Vrenum as s 80
Interpretation
s 32Wrenum as s 81
Entry and search etc
s 32Xrenum as s 82
Publication of safety warnings
s 32XArenum as s 83
Search warrants
s 32Yrenum as s 84
Search warrants may be granted by telephone
s 32Zins Ord1985‑20 s 4
om Ord1987‑5 s 14
Entry etc in emergencies
32ZAins Ord1985‑20 s 4
om Ord1987‑5 s 14
Obstruction of inspectors
s 32ZBrenum as s 85
Review of inspector’s direction
s 32ZCrenum as s 86
Review by administrative appeals tribunal
s 32ZDins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 16
om A1994‑52 s 32
Notifications of decisions
s 32ZEins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1989‑38 sch 1
om A1994‑52 s 32
False representation
s 32ZFrenum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77 and then s 23
Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance
s 32ZGrenum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78 and then s 24
Service of documents
s 32ZHrenum as s 89
Determination of fees
s 32ZJins Ord1985‑20 s 4
om A1994‑52 s 32
Reporting by occupiers and electrical contractors
s 33orig s 33 renum as s 90
(prev s 14) renum as s 33 and then s 32 and then s 4
(prev s 33A) renum as s 33 and then s 5
pres s 33 (prev s 85) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 87 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 33 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.124
Compliance with Australian Standard 3000
s 33Arenum as s 33 and then s 5
Testing and reporting of electrical work
s 33Brenum as s 34 and then s 6
Exemption from s 33 and s 34
s 33Crenum as s 35 and then s 7
Directions to rectify unsafe installations
s 33Drenum as s 36 and then s 8
Reporting by electricity distributor
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(prev s 15) renum as s 34 and then s 37
(prev s 33B) renum as s 34 and then s 6
pres s 34 (prev s 86) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 88 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 34 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.124
am A2013‑31 s 75
Interference with site of serious electrical accident
s 35orig s 35 renum as s 92
(prev s 16) renum as s 35 and then s 38
(prev s 33C) renum as s 35 and then s 7
pres s 35 (prev s 87) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 89 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 35 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.124
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.65; A2016‑33 amdt 1.17
Publication of report of serious electrical accident
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(prev s 16A) renum as s 36 and then s 39
(prev s 33D) renum as s 36 and then s 8
pres s 36 (prev s 88) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 90 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41
renum as s 36 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2007‑39 amdt 3.36; A2014‑10 s 41
Review of decisions
s 36AArenum as s 94 and then s 119 and then s 61
Notifications of decisions
s 36ABrenum as s 95 and then s 120 and then s 62
Conduct of directors, servants and agents
s 36Arenum as s 96 and then s 121
Enforcement
pt 7 hdgorig pt 7 hdg renum as pt 3 hdg
(prev pt 7D hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as pt 11 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as pt 7 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
General
div 7.1 hdgprev div 7.1 hdg renum as div 3.1 hdg
(prev pt 7D div 1 hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as div 11.1 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as div 7.1 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Definition of business premises
s 37orig s 37 renum as s 97 and then s 122
(prev s 16B) renum as s 37 and then s 40
(prev s 15) am Ord1972‑27 s 4
sub A1994‑52 s 15
renum as s 34 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1
renum as s 37 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 37 (prev s 89) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 91 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 37 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Things connected with offences
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(prev s 16C) renum as s 38 and then s 41
(prev s 16) sub A1994‑52 s 15
renum as s 35 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 38 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 38 (prev s 89A) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 92 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 38 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Construction occupations registrar may require information and documents
s 39 hdg(prev s 93 hdg) am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41
renum as s 39 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2014‑10 s 41
s 39orig s 39 renum as s 99 and then s 124
(prev s 17) renum as s 39 and then s 42
(prev s 16A) ins A1994‑52 s 15
renum as s 36 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 39 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 39 (prev s 89B) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 93 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41, amdt 2.42
renum as s 39 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2014‑10 s 35, s 41
Contravention of requirement by construction occupations registrar
s 40 hdg(prev s 94 hdg) am A2004‑13 amdt 2.41
renum as s 40 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2014‑10 s 41
s 40orig s 40 renum as s 100 and then s 125
(prev s 18) renum as s 40 and then s 43
(prev s 16B) ins A1994‑52 s 15
renum as s 37 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 40 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 40 (prev s 89C) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 94 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 40 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.125
am A2014‑10 s 41
Appointment of inspectors
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(prev s 19) renum as s 41 and then s 44
(prev s 16C) ins A1994‑52 s 15
renum as s 38 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 41 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 41 (prev s 89D) ins A2000‑69 s 23
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.448
renum as s 95 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39, amdt 2.40
renum as s 41 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2007‑39 amdt 3.37
Identity cards
s 42orig s 42 renum as s 102 and then s 127
(prev s 20) renum as s 42 and then s 45
(prev s 17) am A1994‑52 s 16, sch
renum as s 39 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 42 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 42 (prev s 89E) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 96 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 42 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.126
(5)-(7) exp 24 November 2005 (s 42 (7))
Inspectors’ powers
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(prev pt 7D div 2 hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as div 11.2 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as div 7.2 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
General power to enter premises
s 43orig s 43 renum as s 103
(prev s 20A) renum as s 43 and then s 46
(prev s 18) am Ord1978‑46 sch 2; A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 40 A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2000‑69 s 10
renum as s 43 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 43 (prev s 89F) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 97 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 43 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Approved forms
s 43AArenum as s 104 and then s 129 and then s 65
Payment of fees
s 43Arenum as s 105
Production of identity card
s 44orig s 44 renum as s 106
(prev s 20B) renum as s 44 and then s 47
(prev s 19) sub A1994‑52 s 17
renum as s 41 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 44 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 44 (prev s 89G) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 98 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 44 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Consent to entry
s 45(prev s 20C) renum as s 45 and then s 48
(prev s 20) sub A1994‑52 s 17
renum as s 42 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 45 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 45 (prev s 89H) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 99 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 45 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Warrants
s 46(prev s 20D) renum as s 46 and then s 49
(prev s 20A) ins A1994‑52 s 17
renum as s 43 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1
renum as s 46 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 46 (prev s 89J) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 100 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 46 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 47(prev s 21) renum as s 47 and then s 50
(prev s 20B) ins A1994‑52 s 17
renum as s 44 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 47 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 47 (prev s 89K) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 101 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 47 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2018‑33 amdt 1.21, amdt 1.22
Powers on entry to premises
s 48(prev s 22) renum as s 48 and then s 51
(prev s 20C) ins A1994‑52 s 17
renum as s 45 A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1414
renum as s 48 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 48 (prev s 89L) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 102 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 48 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.127
Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents
s 49(prev s 22A) renum as s 49 and then s 52
(prev s 20D) ins A1994‑52 s 17
renum as s 46 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 49 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 49 (prev s 89M) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 103 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 49 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment
s 50(prev s 22B) renum as s 50 and then s 53
(prev s 21) am A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 47 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 50 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 50 (prev s 89N) ins A2000‑69 s 23
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1451
renum as s 104 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 50 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.128
Powers in relation to dangerous electrical equipment and installations
s 51 hdg(prev s 105 hdg) sub A2004‑13 amdt 2.32
renum as s 51 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
s 51(prev s 22C) renum as s 51 and then s 54
(prev s 22) am A1994‑52 s 18, sch
renum as s 48 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 51 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 51 (prev s 89P) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 105 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 51 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.129
sub A2023-55 s 53
Power to require name and address
s 52(prev s 24) renum as s 52 and then s 55
(prev s 22A) ins A1994‑52 s 19
renum as s 49 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 52 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 52 (prev s 89Q) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 106 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 52 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2005‑54 amdt 1.130
am A2009‑49 amdt 3.55
Power to seize evidence
s 53(prev s 25) renum as s 53 and then s 56
(prev s 22B) ins A1994‑52 s 19
renum as s 50 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 53 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 53 (prev s 89R) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 107 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.39)
renum as s 53 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2005‑54 amdt 1.131
Receipt for things seized
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(prev s 22C) ins A1994‑52 s 19
renum as s 51 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 54 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 54 (prev s 89S) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 108 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 54 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Access to things seized
s 55(prev s 27) renum as s 55 and then s 58
(prev s 24) am Ord1978‑46 sch 2
sub A1994‑52 s 21
renum as s 52 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1415-1.1418
renum as s 55 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 55 (prev s 89T) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 109 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 55 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Return of things seized
s 56(prev s 27A) renum as s 56 and then s 59
(prev s 25) am A1994‑52 s 22
renum as s 53 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 56 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 56 (prev s 89U) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 110 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 56 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Power to inspect electrical wiring work
s 57(prev s 28) renum as s 57 and then s 60
(prev s 26) am A1994‑52 s 23
renum as s 54 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1419
renum as s 57 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 57 (prev s 89V) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 111 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 57 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2014‑2 s 26
Miscellaneous
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om A2000‑69 s 19
prev div 7.3 hdg (prev div 7.4 hdg) renum as div 3.3 hdg
(prev pt 7D div 3 hdg) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as div 11.3 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as div 7.3 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Self-incrimination etc
s 58(prev s 29) renum as s 58 and then s 61
(prev s 27) am Ord1972‑27 s 5; Ord1988‑31 sch; A1994‑52 s 25, sch
renum as s 55 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1997‑96 sch 1; A2000‑69 sch 1; A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
renum as s 58 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 58 (prev s 89W) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 112 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2002‑11 amdt 2.37; A2002‑51 amdt 1.19
renum as s 58 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2023-4 amdt 1.6
Damage etc to be minimised
s 59(prev s 30) renum as s 59 and then s 62
(prev s 27A) ins A1994‑52 s 26
renum as s 56 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 59 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 59 (prev s 89ZB) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 117 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 59 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Compensation
s 60(prev s 32) renum as s 60 and then s 63
(prev s 28) am A1991‑3 sch; A1994‑52 s 27, sch
renum as s 57 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 60 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 60 (prev s 89ZC) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 118 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 60 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Non-prescribed articles of electrical equipment
pt 7A hdgrenum as pt 8 hdg and then pt 4 hdg
Defective articles of electrical equipment
pt 7B hdgrenum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 5 hdg
Serious electrical accidents
pt 7C hdgrenum as pt 10 hdg and then pt 6 hdg
Enforcement
pt 7D hdgrenum as pt 11 hdg and then pt 7 hdg
General
pt 7D div 1 hdg     renum as div 11.1 hdg and then div 7.1 hdg
Inspectors’ powers
pt 7D div 2 hdg     renum as div 11.2 hdg and then div 7.2 hdg
Miscellaneous
pt 7D div 3 hdg     renum as div 11.3 hdg and then div 7.3 hdg
Appeals
pt 8 hdgorig pt 8 hdg om A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
(prev pt 7A hdg) renum as pt 8 hdg and then pt 4 hdg
(prev pt 8A hdg) ins A1994‑52 s 34
renum as pt 9 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
renum as pt 12 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as pt 8 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.154
Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 8
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renum as s 61 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 13
(prev s 29) am A1994‑52 s 28, sch
renum as s 58 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 61 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 61 (prev s 36AA) ins A1994‑52 s 34
renum as s 94 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4; A2000‑69 s 25
renum as s 119 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
sub A2004‑13 amdt 2.33
renum as s 61 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2006‑15 amdt 1.27
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.154
Reviewable decision notices
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(prev s 30) am A1994‑52 s 29, sch
renum as s 59 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 62 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.30
pres s 62 (prev s 36AB) ins A1994‑52 s 34
renum as s 95 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑60 sch 1; A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4; A2000‑69 s 26
renum as s 120 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 62 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.154
Applications for review
s 62Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.154
Appeals
pt 8A hdgrenum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 12 hdg and then pt 8 hdg
Miscellaneous
pt 9 hdg(prev pt 8A hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 12 hdg and then pt 8 hdg
(prev pt 7B hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 5 hdg
pres pt 9 hdg (prev pt 9 hdg) renum as pt 10 hdg A1994‑52 s 48
renum as pt 13 hdg R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as pt 9 hdg R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
Minister may exempt regulated utility
s 62Bins A2023-4 s 12
Evidence
s 63(prev s 32C) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 3, sch
renum as s 63 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
om A2000‑69 s 15
(prev s 32) renum as s 60 and then s 63 and then s 9
pres s 63 (prev s 41) am Ord1988‑31 sch; A1994‑52 s 39, sch
renum as s 101 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑69 sch 1
renum as s 126 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.35, amdt 2.39
renum as s 63 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.66; A2018‑4 s 11
Determination of fees
s 64(prev s 32D) renum as s 64 and then s 65 and then s 11
(prev s 32B) renum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 10
(prev s 103) ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.1451
renum as s 128 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 64 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2007‑39 amdt 3.38
Approved forms
s 65(prev s 32E) renum as s 65 and then s 66 and then s 12
(prev s 32D) renum as s 64 and then s 65 and then s 11
(prev s 43AA) ins A1994‑52 s 41
renum as s 104 A1994‑52 s 48
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1451
renum as s 129 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
am A2004‑13 amdt 2.39
renum as s 65 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2007‑39 amdt 3.38, amdt 3.39
Regulation-making power
s 66(prev s 32F) renum as s 66 and then s 67 and then s 13
(prev s 32E) renum as s 65 and then s 66 and then s 12
(prev s 105) ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.1451
renum as s 130 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
renum as s 66 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
am A2014‑2 s 27; A2014‑10 s 37; A2017‑19 s 4
New regulations
s 67(prev s 32G) renum as s 67 and then s 68 and then s 14
(prev s 32F) renum as s 66 and then s 67 and then s 13
(prev s 131) ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.37
renum as s 67 R10 LA (see A2004‑13 amdt 2.43)
exp 1 September 2004 (s 67 (5))
Registration as approved first seller
s 68(prev s 32H) renum as s 68 and then s 69 and then s 15
(prev s 32G) renum as s 67 and then s 68 and then s 14
Application for registration of declaration of compliance
s 69(prev s 32J) renum as s 69 and then s 70 and then s 16
(prev s 32H) renum as s 68 and then s 69 and then s 15
Registration of declaration of compliance
s 70(prev s 32K) renum as s 70 and then s 71 and then s 17
(prev s 32J) renum as s 69 and then s 70 and then s 16
Suspension or cancellation of registration of declaration of compliance
s 71(prev s 32L) renum as s 71 and then s 72 and then s 18
(prev s 32K) renum as s 70 and then s 71 and then s 17
Transfer of registration of declaration of compliance
s 72(prev s 32M) renum as s 72 and then s 73 and then s 19
(prev s 32L) renum as s 71 and then s 72 and then s 18
Safety registration mark
s 73(prev s 32N) renum as s 73 and then s 74 and then s 20
(prev s 32M) renum as s 72 and then s 73 and then s 19
Approved testing laboratories
s 74(prev s 32P) renum as s 74 and then s 75 and then s 21
(prev s 32N) renum as s 73 and then s 74 and then s 20
Registers
s 75(prev s 32Q) renum as s 75 and then s 76 and then s 22
(prev s 32P) renum as s 74 and then s 75 and then s 21
Examination and testing of articles
s 76(prev s 32R) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 9, sch
renum as s 76 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
om A2000‑69 s 18
(prev s 32ZF) renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77 and then s 23
(prev s 32Q) renum as s 75 and then s 76 and then s 22
False representation
s 77(prev s 32S) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 77 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 18
(prev s 32ZG) renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78 and then s 24
(prev s 32ZF) renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77 and then s 23
Evidence of registration of declaration of compliance
s 78(prev s 32T) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1988‑31 sch
renum as s 78 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 19
ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 79
(prev s 32ZG) renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78 and then s 24
Articles to which pt 8 applies
s 79(prev s 32U) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 sch
renum as s 79 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 78) renum as s 79 and then s 25
Energy efficiency requirements
s 79Arenum as s 81 and then s 27
Minimum safety standards
s 80(prev s 32V) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 10, sch
renum as s 80 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 79) renum as s 80 and then s 26
Energy efficiency requirements
s 81(prev s 32W) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 81 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 79A) renum as s 81 and then s 27
Prohibited articles
s 82(prev s 32X) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 11
renum as s 82 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 80) renum as s 82 and then s 28
Sale or installation of prohibited articles
s 83(prev s 32XA) ins Ord1987‑5 s 12
renum as s 83 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 81) renum as s 83 and then s 29
Directions about unsafe articles
s 84(prev s 32Y) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
am Ord1987‑5 s 13
renum as s 84 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 82) renum as s 84 and then s 30
Publication of safety warnings
s 85(prev s 32ZB) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
sub Ord1987‑5 s 15
renum as s 85 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 83) renum as s 85 and then s 31
Serious electrical accidents
pt 10 hdg(prev pt 9 hdg) renum as pt 10 hdg and then pt 13 hdg and then pt 9 hdg
prev pt 10 hdg (prev pt 7C hdg) renum as pt 6 hdg
Definitions for pt 10
s 86(prev s 32ZC) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 86 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
om A2000‑69 s 19
(prev s 84) renum as s 86 and then s 32
Reporting by occupiers and electrical contractors
s 87(prev s 32ZF) renum as s 87 and then s 76 and then s 77 and then s 23
(prev s 85) renum as s 87 and then s 33
Reporting by electricity distributor
s 88(prev s 32ZG) renum as s 88 and then s 77 and then s 78 and then s 24
(prev s 86) renum as s 88 and then s 34
Interference with site of serious electrical accident
s 89(prev s 32ZH) ins Ord1985‑20 s 4
renum as s 89 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 s 22
(prev s 87) renum as s 89 and then s 35
Things connected with offences
s 89Arenum as s 92 and then s 38
Chief executive may require information and documents
s 89Brenum as s 93 and then s 39
Contravention of requirement by chief executive
s 89Crenum as s 94 and then s 40
Appointment of inspectors
s 89Drenum as s 95 and then s 41
Identity cards
s 89Erenum as s 96 and then s 42
General power to enter premises
s 89Frenum as s 97 and then s 43
Production of identity card
s 89Grenum as s 98 and then s 44
Consent to entry
s 89Hrenum as s 99 and then s 45
Warrants
s 89Jrenum as s 100 and then s 46
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 89Krenum as s 101 and then s 47
Powers on entry to premises
s 89Lrenum as s 102 and then s 48
Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents
s 89Mrenum as s 103 and then s 49
Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment
s 89Nrenum as s 104 and then s 50
Labelling defective electrical equipment
s 89Prenum as s 105 and then s 51
Power to require name and address
s 89Qrenum as s 106 and then s 52
Power to seize evidence
s 89Rrenum as s 107 and then s 53
Receipt for things seized
s 89Srenum as s 108 and then s 54
Access to things seized
s 89Trenum as s 109 and then s 55
Return of things seized
s 89Urenum as s 110 and then s 56
Power to inspect electrical wiring work
s 89Vrenum as s 111 and then s 57
Self-incrimination etc
s 89Wrenum as s 112 and then s 58
Legal professional privilege
s 89Xrenum as s 113
Providing false or misleading information
s 89Yrenum as s 114
Providing false or misleading documents
s 89Zrenum as s 115
Obstruction of inspectors
s 89ZArenum as s 116
Damage etc to be minimised
s 89ZBrenum as s 117 and then s 59
Compensation
s 89ZCrenum as s 118 and then s 60
Publication of report of serious electrical accident
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renum as s 90 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 sch 1
om A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
(prev s 88) renum as s 90 and then s 36
Enforcement
pt 11 hdgorig pt 11 hdg ins A2000‑69 s 27
exp 20 June 2001 (s 108)
(prev pt 7D hdg) renum as pt 11 hdg and then pt 7 hdg
General
div 11.1 hdg(prev pt 7D div 1 hdg) renum as div 11.1 hdg and then div 7.1 hdg
Definition of business premises
s 91(prev s 34) am Ord1988‑31 sch; A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 91 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A1998‑51 s 6
om A2000‑69 s 24
(prev s 89) renum as s 91 and then s 37
Things connected with offences
s 92(prev s 35) am A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 92 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
om A2000‑69 s 24
(prev s 89A) renum as s 92 and then s 38
Planning and land authority may require information and documents
s 93(prev s 36) am A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 93 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 sch 1
om A2000‑66 sch 1 pt 4
(prev s 89B) renum as s 93 and then s 39
Contravention of requirement by planning and land authority
s 94(prev s 36AA) renum as s 94 and then s 119 and then s 61
(prev s 89C) renum as s 94 and then s 40
Appointment of inspectors
s 95(prev s 36AB) renum as s 95 and then s 120 and then s 62
(prev s 89D) renum as s 95 and then s 41
Identity cards
s 96(prev s 36A) renum as s 96 and then s 121
(prev s 89E) renum as s 96 and then s 42
Inspectors’ powers
div 11.2 hdg(prev pt 7D div 2 hdg) renum as div 11.2 hdg and then div 7.2 hdg
General power to enter premises
s 97(prev s 37) renum as s 97 and then s 122
(prev s 89F) renum as s 97 and then s 43
Production of identity card
s 98(prev s 38) renum as s 98 and then s 123
(prev s 89G) renum as s 98 and then s 44
Consent to entry
s 99(prev s 39) renum as s 99 and then s 124
(prev s 89H) renum as s 99 and then s 45
Warrants
s 100(prev s 40) renum as s 100 and then s 125
(prev s 89J) renum as s 100 and then s 46
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 101(prev s 41) renum as s 101 and then s 126 and then s 63
(prev s 89K) renum as s 101 and then s 47
Powers on entry to premises
s 102(prev s 42) renum as s 102 and then s 127
(prev s 89L) renum as s 102 and then s 48
Powers in relation to serious electrical accidents
s 103(prev s 43) am A1994‑52 sch
renum as s 103 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 sch 1
ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.1451
renum as s 128
(prev s 89M) renum as s 103 and then s 49
Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment
s 104(prev s 43AA) renum as s 104 and then s 129 and then s 65
(prev s 89N) renum as s 104 and then s 50
Disconnecting etc dangerous electrical equipment and installations
s 105(prev s 43A) ins Ord1988‑31 sch
renum as s 105 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2000‑69 sch 1
(prev s 89P) renum as s 105 and then s 51
Power to require name and address
s 106(prev s 44) am Ord1989‑38 sch 1
renum as s 106 A1994‑52 s 48
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1451
(prev s 89Q) renum as s 106 and then s 52
Power to seize evidence
s 107orig s 107 ins A2000‑69 s 27
exp 20 June 2001 (s 108)
(prev s 89R) renum as s 107 and then s 53
Receipt for things seized
s 108orig s 108 ins A2000‑69 s 27
exp 20 June 2001 (s 108)
(prev s 89S) renum as s 108 and then s 54
Access to things seized
s 109(prev s 89T) renum as s 109 and then s 55
Return of things seized
s 110(prev s 89U) renum as s 110 and then s 56
Power to inspect electrical wiring work
s 111(prev s 89V) renum as s 111 and then s 57
Miscellaneous
div 11.3 hdg(prev pt 7D div 3 hdg) renum as div 11.3 hdg and then div 7.3 hdg
Self-incrimination etc
s 112(prev s 89W) renum as s 112 and then s 58
Legal professional privilege
s 113(prev s 89X) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 113 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2002‑11 amdt 2.38
Providing false or misleading information
s 114(prev s 89Y) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 114 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.67
Providing false or misleading documents
s 115(prev s 89Z) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 115 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.67
Obstruction of inspectors
s 116(prev s 89ZA) ins A2000‑69 s 23
renum as s 116 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.67
Damage etc to be minimised
s 117(prev s 89ZB) renum as s 117 and then s 59
Compensation
s 118(prev s 89ZC) renum as s 118 and then s 60
Appeals
pt 12 hdg(prev pt 8A hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 12 hdg and then pt 8 hdg
Review of decisions
s 119(prev s 36AA) renum as s 94 and then s 119 and then s 61
Notifications of decisions
s 120(prev s 36AB) renum as s 95 and then s 120 and then s 62
Miscellaneous
pt 13 hdg(prev pt 9 hdg) renum as pt 10 hdg and then pt 13 hdg and then pt 9 hdg
Conduct of directors, servants and agents
s 121(prev s 36A) ins Ord1987‑5 s 17
renum as s 96 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 121 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑15 amdt 1.13
Production of licence or permit for inspection
s 122(prev s 37) am A1994‑52 s 35, sch
renum as s 97 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch; A2000‑69 sch 1
renum as s 122 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.34
Change of name or address
s 123(prev s 38) am A1994‑52 s 36, sch
renum as s 98 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 123 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.34
Loss etc of licence or permit
s 124(prev s 39) am A1994‑52 s 37, sch
renum as s 99 A1994‑52 s 48
am A2001‑44 amdt 1. 1449, amdt 1.1450
renum as s 124 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.34
Expired licences or permits
s 125(prev s 40) am A1994‑52 s 38, sch
renum as s 100 A1994‑52 s 48
am A1994‑81 sch
renum as s 125 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.34
Evidence
s 126(prev s 41) renum as s 101 and then s 126 and then s 63
Service of notices
s 127(prev s 42) am A1994‑52 s 40
renum as s 102 A1994‑52 s 48
renum as s 127 R4 LA (see A2000‑69 s 29)
om A2004‑13 amdt 2.36
Determination of fees
s 128(prev s 103) renum as s 128 and then s 64
Approved forms
s 129(prev s 43AA) renum as s 104 and then s 129 and then s 65
Regulation-making power
s 130(prev s 105) renum as s 130 and then s 66
New regulations
s 131renum as s 67
Reviewable decisions
sch 1ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.155
amA2014‑10 s 38; items renum R24 LA; A2023-55 s 54
Dictionary
dictins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
am A2006‑15 amdt 1.28; A2007‑39 amdt 3.40; A2008‑37 amdt 1.156; A2009‑20 amdt 3.66; A2009‑49 amdt 3.56; A2012‑21 amdt 3.67; A2014‑10 s 39, s 40; A2015‑33 amdt 1.66
def approved first seller ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.41
def article of electrical equipment ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
am A2007‑39 amdt 3.42
def AS/NZS 3000 ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def AS/NZS 3017 ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def AS/NZS 3820 ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def business premises ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.43
def connected with ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.43
def corresponding law ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.43
def declaration of compliance ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.43
def electrical installation ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
sub A2011‑23 s 9
def electrical wiring rules ins A2018‑4 s 12
def electrical wiring work ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def electricity distributor ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def electricity network ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def engage in conduct ins A2005‑54 amdt 1.132
def generator ins A2011‑23 s 10
def inspector ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
sub A2007‑39 amdt 3.44
def occupier ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def offence ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.45
def premises ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def prescribed article of electrical equipment ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
sub A2006‑15 amdt 1.29
def prohibited ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
sub A2007‑39 amdt 3.46
def regulatory authority ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
sub A2013‑31 s 76
def relevant distributor ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.47
def relevant safety standard ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.47
def relevant standard ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.157
def sell ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
def serious electrical accident ins A2004‑13 amdt 2.38
om R15 LA
ins A2007‑39 amdt 3.47

Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No Amendments to Republication date

1 A1991‑3 31 January 1993

2 A1994‑81 31 January 1995

3 A1997‑96 1 June 1998

4 A2001‑44 12 September 2001

5 A2001‑44 9 May 2002

6* A2002‑11 29 May 2002

7 A2002‑51 1 January 2003

7 (RI) A2002‑51 ‡ 10 February 2003

8 A2003‑37 1 November 2003

9 A2004‑15 9 April 2004

10 A2004‑15 1 September 2004

11 A2004‑15 2 September 2004

12 A2005‑54 24 November 2005

13 A2005‑54 25 November 2005

14 A2006‑15 1 September 2006

15 A2007‑39 27 December 2007

16 A2008‑37 2 February 2009

17* A2009‑20 22 September 2009

18 A2009‑49 17 December 2009

19 A2011‑23 7 July 2011

20 A2012‑21 5 June 2012

21 A2012‑32 1 July 2012

22 A2013‑31 27 August 2013

23 A2014‑2 6 March 2014

24 A2014‑10 18 April 2014

25 A2015‑33 14 October 2015

26 A2016-24 12 May 2016

27 A2016‑33 21 June 2016

28 A2017‑19 16 June 2017

29 A2018‑4 2 March 2018

30 A2018‑33 23 October 2018

31 A2023‑4 16 February 2023

32 A2023-55 12 December 2023

‡ includes retrospective amendments by A2002‑49

Republication No	Amendments to	Republication date
1	A1991‑3	31 January 1993
2	A1994‑81	31 January 1995
3	A1997‑96	1 June 1998
4	A2001‑44	12 September 2001
5	A2001‑44	9 May 2002
6*	A2002‑11	29 May 2002
7	A2002‑51	1 January 2003
7 (RI)	A2002‑51 ‡	10 February 2003
8	A2003‑37	1 November 2003
9	A2004‑15	9 April 2004
10	A2004‑15	1 September 2004
11	A2004‑15	2 September 2004
12	A2005‑54	24 November 2005
13	A2005‑54	25 November 2005
14	A2006‑15	1 September 2006
15	A2007‑39	27 December 2007
16	A2008‑37	2 February 2009
17*	A2009‑20	22 September 2009
18	A2009‑49	17 December 2009
19	A2011‑23	7 July 2011
20	A2012‑21	5 June 2012
21	A2012‑32	1 July 2012
22	A2013‑31	27 August 2013
23	A2014‑2	6 March 2014
24	A2014‑10	18 April 2014
25	A2015‑33	14 October 2015
26	A2016-24	12 May 2016
27	A2016‑33	21 June 2016
28	A2017‑19	16 June 2017
29	A2018‑4	2 March 2018
30	A2018‑33	23 October 2018
31	A2023‑4	16 February 2023
32	A2023-55	12 December 2023
‡ includes retrospective amendments by A2002‑49

Renumbered provisions
This Act was renumbered by Electricity (Amendment) Act 1994 A1994-52 s 48 and Electricity Amendment Act 2000 A2000-69 s 29. Details of the renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history) and endnote 6 (Renumbered provisions) in R4. It was also renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001, in R10 (see Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-13 amdt 2.43). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R13.

A = Act	NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form	o = order
am = amended	om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment	ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution	orig = original
ch = chapter	par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice	pres = present
def = definition	prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument	(prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary	pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative	r = rule/subrule
Assembly	reloc = relocated
div = division	renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired	R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette	RI = reissue
hdg = heading	s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967	sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added	sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001	SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register	sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996	underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification	or to be expired