Utilities Act 2000 (ACT)

Utilities Act 2000

A2000-65

Republication No 70

Effective: 27 February 2025

Republication date: 27 February 2025

Last amendment made by A2025‑1

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Utilities Act 2000 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 27 February 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 27 February 2025.

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

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Editorial changes

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This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

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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).

Utilities Act 2000

Contents

Page

Part 1      Preliminary
1            Name of Act  2
3            ICRC’s objects  2
4            Dictionary  3
5            Notes  3
5AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 4
Part 2      Utility services
Division 2.1              Electricity
6            Electricity services  5
7           Electricity networks  5
Division 2.2              Natural gas
8            Gas—terminology  6
9            Gas services  6
10          Gas networks  7
Division 2.3              Water
11          Water services  8
12          Water network  8
Division 2.4              Sewerage
13          Sewerage services  9
14          Sewerage network  9
Division 2.5              Miscellaneous
15          Prescribed utility services  10
15A         Exempt classes of utility services  10
17          Customers  11
18          Declaration of non-franchise customers  12
19          Ministerial directions  12
20          Other laws not affected  13
Part 3      Licensing of utilities
Division 3.1              General
21          Requirement for licence  14
22          Exemption  14
Division 3.2              Terms of licences
23          Licensed utility services  15
24          Duration  15
25          General conditions  15
26          Technical and prudential criteria  16
27          Special conditions—water supply services  17
28          Special conditions—electricity distribution  17
32          Rights under licences  17
33          Partnerships and other groups  18
Division 3.3              Licences
34          Applications for certain licence decisions  19
35          Further information  19
36          Public consultation  20
37          Grant  21
38          Variation  22
39          Exemption from licence condition  24
40          Transfer  24
41          Surrender  25
42          Revocation  25
Division 3.3A            Notification and review of ICRC decisions
43          Meaning of reviewable decision—div 3.3A  27
43A         Reviewable decision notices  27
43B         Applications for review  27
Division 3.4              Annual licence fee
44          Liability  28
45          Determination of fee  28
Division 3.5              Review and enforcement
46          Review of licence conditions  30
47          Contravention of licence condition  31
48          Directions about licence condition  32
49          Directions about accounts and records  32
50          Contravention of direction  33
Division 3.6              Miscellaneous
51          Protection of personal information  33
52          Public notice of licence decisions  34
53          Public access to licences etc  35
54          Annual reports—technical and environmental matters  36
Part 3A    Energy industry levy
54A         Definitions—pt 3A  38
54B         Purpose—pt 3A  39
54C         Energy industry levy—imposition  39
54D         Energy industry sectors etc  41
54E         National regulatory obligations and costs  42
54F         Local regulatory costs  44
54G         Annual regulatory costs etc  45
54GA        Regulatory cost—determinations  46
54H         Further energy sector determinations  47
54I         Production of distribution and sales information  47
54J         Production of relevant information etc  48
54K         Registration of energy utilities  49
54L         Offence—failure to register  49
54M         Returns under Taxation Administration Act  49
54N         Levy administrator  51
54O         Administrator to publish information  51
Part 4      Industry codes
55          Contents  52
56          Application  53
56A         NERL retailers—determination of application of code  54
57          Draft codes  54
58          Approved codes  55
59          Determined codes  56
60          Public consultation  57
61          Variation  57
62          Notification and disallowance of codes etc  58
63          Public access  58
Part 5A    NERL retailers and NERL exempt sellers
Division 5A.1            Preliminary
75          Meaning of NERL retailer  60
75A         Meaning of NERL exempt seller  60
75B         Application of Act to NERL retailers  60
75C         Application of Act to NERL exempt sellers  61
75D         Inconsistency between Act and NERL  62
Division 5A.2            NERL retailer obligations
Subdivision 5A.2.1    Greenpower
75E         Greenpower obligations—general  62
75F         Greenpower obligations—information on bills  64
75G         Exemption from greenpower obligations  64
Subdivision 5A.2.1A Electricity pricing information for small customers
75GA        Obligation to give electricity price information  65
75GB        Determination of representative consumption and reference price         67
Subdivision 5A.2.2    Enforcement
75H         Offence—contravention of code, s 75E or s 75GA  68
75I         Directions about code, s 75E or s 75GA  69
75J         Offence—contravention of direction  69
75K         Offence—contravention of s 75F  70
Part 6      Access to utility services
Division 6.1              Standard rights
77          Exercise of rights  71
78          Form of application  71
79          Electricity connection service  71
83          Water connection service  72
84          Water supply service  73
85          Sewerage connection service  73
86          Sewerage service  74
Division 6.2              Standard customer contracts
86A         Meaning of utility service—div 6.2  74
87          Terms  74
88          Draft contracts  75
89          Approval of terms  75
90          Determination of terms  76
91          Notification and application of terms etc  76
92          Creation of standard customer contracts  77
93          Variation of terms  78
94          Water supply and sewerage services—owner’s liability for payment       78
Division 6.3              Negotiated customer contracts etc
94A         Application—div 6.3  79
95          Negotiated customer contracts  80
96          Unauthorised arrangements for utility services  80
Division 6.4              Passing on supply costs
97          Approved meters  81
100         Passing on the cost of water  81
Division 6.5              Miscellaneous
101         Capital contribution charges—network development  82
Part 7      Network operations
Division 7.1              General
103         Definitions for pt 7  84
Division 7.2              General powers
104         Acquisition of land  84
105         Installation of network facilities  85
106         Maintenance of network facilities  86
107         National land  87
Division 7.3              Performance of network operations
108         Damage etc to be minimised  88
109         Notice to land-holder  88
109A        Notice to owner of structure—network operations  89
110         Notice about lopping trees etc on private land—network operations       90
110A        Network operations affecting heritage significance  92
111         Notice to other utilities  93
112         Removal of utility’s property and waste  95
113         Land to be restored  95
Division 7.4              Authorised people
114         Appointment  96
115         Identity cards  96
116         Entry to premises—network operations  96
117         Entry to premises—inspection of meters etc  97
Division 7.5              Miscellaneous
119         Order to enforce exercise of functions  98
120         Ownership of network facilities  98
121         Clarifying ownership of certain network facilities  98
122         Effect of declaration under s 121  99
Part 9      Controller’s power to take over operations
Division 9.1              General
134         Meaning of utility—pt 9  101
135         Appointment of controller  101
136         Controller’s functions  102
137         Utility to cooperate  103
138         Reports to Minister  103
139         Ministerial directions  103
140         Contravention of controller’s direction  103
142         Immunity from personal liability  103
Division 9.2              Compensation
143         Right to compensation  104
144         Claims  104
145         Acceptance or rejection of claim  104
146         Acceptance or rejection of compensation offer  105
147         Payment  105
148         Role of court  105
149         Recovery of compensation  106
Part 9A    Shortage of essential services
149A        Definitions—pt 9A  107
149B        Restriction of utility service  107
149C        Powers in relation to premises  107
149D        Production of identity card  108
Part 10     Enforcement
Division 10.1            General
150         Definitions for pt 10  109
Division 10.2            ICRC inspectors
152         Appointment  109
153         Identity cards  110
154         Power to enter premises  111
155         Production of identity card  111
156         Consent to entry  111
157         Warrants  112
158         Warrants—application made other than in person  113
159         Powers on entry to premises  115
160         Power to seize evidence  116
161         Receipt for things seized  117
162         Access to things seized  117
163         Return of things seized  117
Division 10.5            Miscellaneous
166         Self-incrimination etc  118
Part 11     Certain causes of action against customer
167         Proceedings in Magistrates Court—amounts over $10 000               119
168         Civil dispute applications to ACAT  120
Part 12     Complaints to ACAT about utilities
Division 12.1            Preliminary
169         Definitions—pt 12  121
170         Application—pt 12  121
171         Principles—pt 12  122
Division 12.2            Applications to ACAT
172         ACAT applications  122
173         Help with applications about failure to provide, or withdrawal of, utility services 123
174         Advising Minister etc about systemic problems  123
Division 12.3            Preliminary inquiries
175         Preliminary inquiries—registrar  124
Division 12.4            Dismissal of complaints
176         Dismissal of complaints about utilities  124
Division 12.5            Powers and decisions of ACAT
177         Complainant’s records  125
178         ACAT decisions  126
179         Continuity of utility services—nonpayment of customer debt              127
180         Discharge of customer debt  127
181         Payment for loss or damage  128
182         Reviewable capital contribution charges  129
183         Reimbursement of utilities for customer debts discharged                 129
Division 12.6            Confidential information
184         Protection of confidential information  129
Part 13     Community service obligations
219         Purposes of pt 13  131
220         Agreement to be sought  131
221         Direction by Minister  131
222         Determination of costs  132
223         Liability for costs  132
224         Compliance with direction  132
225         Arbitration of dispute about cost  133
Part 14     Streetlighting and stormwater
Division 14.1            General
226         Definitions for pt 14  134
227         Stormwater network  135
228         Stormwater network code and boundary  135
229         Streetlight network  136
229A        Streetlight network framework  136
229B        Draft streetlight network code  137
230         Streetlight network code approval  138
Division 14.2            Territory network operations
Subdivision 14.2.1     General powers
231         Installation of territory network facilities  139
232         Maintenance of territory network facilities  141
233         National land  142
Subdivision 14.2.2     Performance of territory network operations
234         Damage etc to be minimised  142
235         Notice to land-holder  142
235A        Notice to owner of structure—territory network operations                144
236         Notice about lopping trees etc on private land—territory network operations 145
237         Territory network operations affecting heritage significance               147
238         Notice to utilities  147
239         Removal of Territory’s property and waste  148
240         Land to be restored  149
241         Compensation  149
Subdivision 14.2.3     Authorised people and entry to premises
242         Territory service authorised people  150
243         Identity cards  151
244         Entry to premises—territory network operations  152
245         Entry to premises—inspection of connections etc  152
Subdivision 14.2.4     Miscellaneous
246         Order to enforce exercise of functions  153
247         Ownership of territory network facilities  153
Division 14.3            Protection of territory networks
248         Interference with territory networks  154
249         Territory network protection notices  154
250         Territory network protection action affecting heritage significance        157
Part 15     Vicarious liability
251         References in pt 15 to proceeding under this Act  158
252         Liability of corporations  158
253         Liability of people other than corporations  159
Part 16     Miscellaneous
254         Determination of fees  161
255         Approved forms—ICRC  161
256         Approved forms—Minister  161
257         Evidentiary certificate—Government programs  162
258         Evidence of authorisation by utility  162
259         Former water and sewerage rates schemes—extended operation       162
260         Compensation—safety net  163
260A        Reminder notices and disconnection warning notices—ACAT direction 164
261         Regulation-making power  165
Part 21     Transitional—COAG Legislation Amendment Act 2025
413         References to COAG EC  166
414         Transitional regulations  166
415         Expiry—pt 21  167
Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions  168
Dictionary  169
Endnotes
1            About the endnotes  180
2            Abbreviation key  180
3            Legislation history  181
4            Amendment history  191
5            Earlier republications  221
6            Renumbered provisions  224
7           Expired transitional or validating provisions  224

Utilities Act 2000

An Act to regulate the provision of services by certain utilities, and for other matters

Part 1Preliminary

Name of Act
This Act is the Utilities Act 2000.
ICRC’s objects
ICRC’s objects under this Act are as follows:
(a)to encourage the provision of safe, reliable, efficient and high quality utility services at reasonable prices;
(b)to minimise the potential for misuse of monopoly power in the provision of utility services;
(c)to promote competition in the provision of utility services;
(d)to encourage long-term investment, growth and employment in utility service industries;
(e)to promote ecologically sustainable development in the provision of utility services;
(f)to protect the interests of consumers;
(g)to ensure that advice given to ICRC by the ACAT is properly considered;
(h)to ensure the Government’s programs about the provision of utility services are properly addressed;
(i)to give effect to directions of the Minister under section 19.
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 in this Act.
For example, the signpost definition ‘customer—see section 17 (Customers).’ means the term ‘customer’ is defined in that section.
Note 2A definition in the dictionary 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 Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

5AOffences 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 the following offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1):
·     s 54J (Production of relevant information etc)
·     s 54L (Offence––failure to register)
·     s 75H (Offence—contravention of code, s 75E or s 75GA)
·     s 75J (Offence—contravention of direction)
·     s 75K (Offence—contravention of s 75F)
·     s 243 (Identity cards)
·     s 248 (Interference with territory networks).
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 2Utility services
Division 2.1 Electricity

Electricity services
For this Act, each of the following is a utility service:
(a)the distribution of electricity through an electricity network;
(b)an electricity connection service;
(c)the capacity to generate 30MW or more of power connected to an electricity network;
(d)the transmission of electricity through an electricity network.
Electricity networks
(1)For this Act, an electricity transmission network consists of infrastructure used, or for use, in relation to the transmission of electricity by a person to an electricity distribution network.
(2)For this Act, an electricity distribution network consists of infrastructure used, or for use, in relation to the distribution of electricity by a person for supply to the premises of another person.
(3)In this section:
infrastructure means—
(a)    powerlines; or
(b)    substations and equipment for monitoring, distributing, converting, transforming, or controlling electricity; or
(c)    a structure supporting overhead powerlines; or
(d)    wires, ducts or pipes for wires, or equipment; or
(e)any other thing ancillary to any other part of the infrastructure.
(4)An electricity network does not include infrastructure that is outside the network boundary.

Division 2.2 Natural gas

Gas—terminology
(1)In this Act:
gas means natural gas.
(2)A term used in any of the following has the same meaning in this Act:
(a)National Gas (ACT) Act 2008;
(b)National Gas (ACT) Law;
(c)National Gas (ACT) Regulation.
NoteA definition in an Act applies except so far as the contrary intention appears (see Legislation Act, s 155).
(3)In this section:
natural gas—see the National Gas (ACT) Law, section 2.
Gas services
For this Act, each of the following is a utility service:
(a)the transmission of gas through a gas transmission network;
(b)the distribution of gas through a gas distribution network;
(c)a gas connection service.
Gas networks
(1)For this Act, a gas transmission network consists of infrastructure used, or for use, in relation to the transmission of gas by a person through a transmission pipeline to a gas distribution network owned or operated by another person.
(2)For this Act, a gas distribution network consists of infrastructure used, or for use, in relation to the distribution of gas by a person through a distribution pipeline for supply to premises of another person.
(3)In this section:
distribution pipeline—see the National Gas (ACT) Law, section 2.
infrastructure means—
(a)pipelines; or
(b)meters; or
(c)any equipment (including pressure control devices, excess flow valves, control valves, actuators, electrical equipment, telemetry equipment, cathodic protection installations, compounds, pits, buildings, signs and fences); or
(d)any other thing ancillary to any other part of the infrastructure.
transmission pipeline—see the National Gas (ACT) Law, section 2.
(4)A gas network does not include infrastructure that is outside the network boundary.

Division 2.3 Water

Water services
For this Act, each of the following is a utility service:
(a)the collection or treatment of water, or both, for distribution through a water network;
(b)making a water network available for the provision of water connection services;
(c)the distribution of water through a water network;
(d)a water connection service;
(e)the supply of water from a water network to premises for consumption.
Water network
(1)For this Act, a water network consists of the infrastructure mentioned in subsection (2) used, or for use, in relation to any of the following purposes:
(a)the collection and treatment of water for distribution by a person to premises of another person;
(b)the distribution of water by a person for supply to premises of another person.
(2)For subsection (1), the infrastructure consists of the following:
(a)water storages, mains and treatment plants;
(b)pumps, facilities and equipment for distributing water, or monitoring or controlling the distribution of water;
(c)pipes or equipment;
(d)any other thing ancillary to any other part of the infrastructure.
(3)A water network does not include infrastructure that is outside the network boundary.

Division 2.4 Sewerage

Sewerage services
For this Act, each of the following is a utility service:
(a)making a sewerage network available for the provision of sewerage connection services;
(b)a sewerage connection service;
(c)a sewerage service.
Sewerage network
(1)For this Act, a sewerage network consists of the infrastructure mentioned in subsection (2) used, or for use, in relation to the provision of sewerage services by a person to premises of another person.
(2)For subsection (1), the infrastructure consists of the following:
(a)sewage storages, trunk sewers, mains and treatment plants;
(b)pumps, facilities and equipment for conveying sewage, or monitoring or controlling the conveyance of sewage;
(c)pipes or equipment;
(d)any other thing ancillary to any other part of the infrastructure.
(3)A sewerage network does not include infrastructure that is outside the network boundary.

Division 2.5 Miscellaneous

Prescribed utility services
(1)The regulations may prescribe—
(a)a service related or ancillary to a utility service mentioned in division 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4; or
(b)a service complementary to the operations of a utility;
to be a utility service.
(2)The regulations may prescribe the utility network, and the infrastructure it consists of, for a utility service prescribed by regulations under subsection (1).
(3)Regulations made for this section may—
(a)exempt a person from a stated requirement under this Act; and
(b)state the circumstances in which an exemption applies.

15AExempt classes of utility services
(1)A regulation may exempt a class of utility service from this Act if, after consulting the ICRC and having regard to the matters in subsection (2), the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that—
(a)the class of utility service is, either—
(i)adequately regulated under another law applying in the ACT; or
(ii)not required to be regulated; and

(b)exempting the class of utility service will not significantly impede the ICRC achieving its objects under section 3.
(2)For subsection (1), the Minister must have regard to the following:
(a)the nature and kind of utility service;
(b)the level of risk of—
(i)a utility service in the class failing; or
(ii)a utility failing to provide a utility service in the class in a safe, reliable and effective way;

(c)the consequences for consumers, public safety and the environment if—
(i)a utility service in the class were to fail; or
(ii)a utility were to fail to provide a utility service in the class in a safe, reliable and effective way.

Customers
(1)In this Act:
customer, for a utility service, means—
(a) a person for whom the service is provided under a customer contract; or
(b) a person who has applied, orally or in writing, to the relevant utility for the service to be provided under a customer contract.
franchise customer, in relation to the supply of water to premises, means a customer other than a non-franchise customer for the supply to the premises.
non-franchise customer, for the supply of water to premises, means a person who has that status because of a declaration under section 18.
(2)For subsection (1), definition of customer, paragraph (b), an application for a connection or supply service in relation to water or sewerage includes an application by, or for, a person for approval of a plan for plumbing or drainage work to connect premises to the relevant network.
(3)For this Act, a customer to whom a declaration under section 18 applies is a non-franchise customer for a utility service only in the circumstances to which the declaration relates.
Declaration of non-franchise customers
(1)The Minister may declare a person to be a non-franchise customer in relation to the supply of water to premises.
NotePower to make a statutory instrument (including a declaration) includes power to make different provision for different categories (see Legislation Act, s 48).
(2)A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Ministerial directions
(1)A direction under this section may be given only to ensure the achievement of the objects set out in section 3 (a) to (h).
(2)The Minister may give a direction to ICRC about the results it must achieve by—
(a)licence conditions; or
(b)industry codes.
(3)A direction may be given generally or in relation to a particular matter.
(4)ICRC must give effect to the direction as far as practicable.
(5)A direction is a disallowable instrument.
NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
Other laws not affected
(1)This Act is in addition to, and does not limit, any other Act.
(2)In particular, nothing in this Act affects the exercise of a function under, or the obligation of a utility to comply with a requirement of or under, any of the following:
(a)the Electricity Safety Act 1971;
(b)the Emergencies Act 2004;
(c)the Environment Protection Act 1997;
(d)the Australian Consumer Law (ACT);
(e)the Gas Safety Act 2000;
(f)the National Gas (ACT) Act 2008;
(g)the National Gas (ACT) Law;
(h)the National Gas (ACT) Regulation;
(i)the Planning Act 2023;
(j)the Water and Sewerage Act 2000;
(k)the Water Resources Act 2007;
(l)the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
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).

Part 3Licensing of utilities
Division 3.1 General

Requirement for licence
(1)A person must not provide a utility service except in accordance with a licence.
Maximum penalty:
(a)for an individual—3 000 penalty units; or
(b)for a corporation—$11 060 000.
(2)A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits a separate offence for each day (after the first day) during any part of which the contravention continues.
(3)An offence against subsection (2) is punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding 600 penalty units.
(4)To remove any doubt, subsection (1) does not apply to the provision of a utility service by a person as an agent of a utility.
Exemption
(1)The Minister may exempt a person from the requirement for a licence in relation to a utility service.
NotePower given under an Act to make a statutory instrument includes power to make different provision for different categories, eg different classes of people or services (see Legislation Act, s 48).
(2)An exemption is subject to compliance with any condition stated in the instrument of exemption.
(3)An exemption is a disallowable instrument.
Note 1The conditions on an exemption may, for example, require compliance with certain requirements under the Act in relation to safety and technical matters.
Note 2A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

Division 3.2 Terms of licences

Licensed utility services
A licence may be for 1 or more stated utility services, for example—
(a)in 1 or more areas; or
(b)for 1 or more classes of people.
Duration
A licence may be in force indefinitely or for a term stated in the licence.
General conditions
(1)A licence is subject to—
(a)the conditions imposed from time to time by this Act; and
(b)any other condition stated in the licence by ICRC that is not inconsistent with a requirement of, or under, this Act or any other law of the Territory.
(2)A licence is subject to the following conditions:
(a)that the utility comply with each of the following:
(i)any requirement under this Act or a related law;
(ii)a requirement under any other law in force in the Territory that applies to the utility in relation to the provision of a utility service;
(iii)each industry code that applies to the utility;
(iv)each technical code that applies to the utility;
(v)a direction given to it by ICRC under this Act or a related law;
(vi)a technical regulator’s direction given under the Utilities (Technical Regulation) Act 2014 that applies to the utility;
(b)that the utility maintains the capacity, as determined in accordance with the relevant technical and prudential criteria adopted by ICRC from time to time under section 26—
(i)to comply with the licence conditions; and
(ii)to operate a viable business as a licensee;
(c)that the utility keep all records and documents necessary to enable it to meet any reporting requirement, or any requirement to produce a record or document, under this Act or another condition of its licence;
(d)that the utility give ICRC, in accordance with any written requirements by ICRC, an annual report for each financial year in relation to—
(i)the exercise of its functions under this Act; and
(ii)its compliance with the conditions of the licence.
Technical and prudential criteria
(1)ICRC must, in writing, adopt technical and prudential criteria for determining whether a utility, or an applicant for a licence, has the capacity—
(a)to comply with licence conditions; and
(b)to operate a viable business as licensee.
(2)ICRC must, on request in writing by a utility, or an applicant or prospective applicant for a licence, give the person particulars of the relevant technical and prudential criteria.
(3)Section 38 applies to a variation of the criteria adopted in relation to a particular utility in the same way as it applies to a variation of a licence.
Special conditions—water supply services
A licence to supply water is, in addition to the conditions mentioned in section 25, subject to the following conditions:
(a)that the utility supply only customers of the kind to which the licence relates;
(b)if the licence is for supply to franchise customers—that the water is supplied in accordance with the terms of the utility’s standard customer contract for the supply (except to the extent that the customer and utility agree to other terms).
Special conditions—electricity distribution
(1)A licence to distribute electricity is, in addition to the conditions mentioned in section 25, subject to the condition that the utility comply with each applicable determination made by ICRC as the jurisdictional regulator under the national electricity rules.
(2)In this section:
jurisdictional regulator—see the ICRC Act, section 4A (4) (National electricity rules—electricity distribution and transmission pricing).
Rights under licences
The rights conferred by a licence—
(a)are subject to the operation of this Act and each related law and, in particular, are subject to a declaration under section 18; and
(b)are not exclusive, unless the licence provides otherwise.
Partnerships and other groups
(1)A licence granted to a member of a group on behalf of the group is taken to have been granted to the group.
(2)This Act and each related law apply to the group as if it were a person, but with the following changes:
(a)a function that would be exercisable by the group may be exercised by any member;
(b)an obligation that would be imposed on the group is imposed instead on each member, but may be discharged by any member;
(c)a liability that would be imposed on the group is imposed instead, jointly and severally, on each member;
(d)an offence against this Act or a related law that would otherwise be committed by the group is taken to have been committed by each member.
(3)In a prosecution of a person for an offence that the person is taken to have committed because of subsection (2) (d), it is a defence if the person proves that he or she—
(a)did not aid, abet, counsel or procure the relevant act or omission; or
(b)was not in any way knowingly concerned in, or party to, the relevant act or omission (whether directly or indirectly and whether by any act or omission of the person).
(4)If, under this Act or a related law, a document is given to a member of a group, it is taken to have been given to the group.
(5)In this section:
group means—
(a) a partnership under the Partnership Act 1963; or
(b) joint venturers or a consortium, syndicate or other unincorporated body of 2 or more people.

Division 3.3 Licences

Applications for certain licence decisions
An application for any of the following must be made to ICRC:
(a)the grant of a licence;
(b)ICRC’s agreement to the transfer of a licence;
(c)the variation of a licence;
(d)an exemption from compliance with a licence condition.
Note 1A fee may be determined under s 254 for this section.
Note 2If a form is approved under s 255 for an application, the form must be used.
Further information
(1)ICRC may, by written notice given to an applicant, require the applicant to give ICRC further stated information or documents that ICRC reasonably requires to determine the application.
(2)ICRC is not required to determine an application until the applicant complies with the requirement.
Public consultation
(1)Before ICRC makes a defined licence decision under this division, it may give public notice, and notice on the ICRC’s website, about the matter to be decided and invite submissions about that matter from interested people.
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
(2)The public notice must—
(a)state where copies of relevant documents may be inspected; and
(b)state—
(i)where submissions may be lodged; and
(ii)the closing date for submissions, that is at least 28 days after the day the notice is published.
(3)If ICRC gives public notice under subsection (1) about a defined licence decision, it must not make the decision unless it has—
(a)allowed the utility a reasonable opportunity—
(i)to examine submissions lodged with ICRC in accordance with the public notice; and
(ii)to make representations to ICRC about any matter raised in the submissions; and
(b)considered the matters raised in all the submissions and representations properly made to ICRC.
(4)In this section:
defined licence decision means a decision to—
(a)grant a licence under section 37; or
(b)vary a licence under section 38; or
(c)exempt a utility under section 39; or
(d)agree to the transfer of a licence under section 40.
utility—
(a)in relation to the grant of a licence—means the applicant for the licence; and
(b)in relation to the transfer of a licence—includes the intended transferee.
Grant
(1)ICRC may, on application, grant a licence to a person to provide a utility service.
Note 1Under s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a grant of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
Note 2If ICRC refuses to grant a licence, or grants a licence subject to a condition imposed by it, it must give a reviewable decision notice to the applicant for the licence (see s 43A).
(2)ICRC must grant the licence if satisfied that—
(a)the applicant has the capacity, as determined in accordance with the relevant technical and prudential criteria adopted by ICRC under section 26—
(i)to comply with the licence conditions; and
(ii)to operate a viable business as licensee; and
(b)the applicant satisfies any other requirement that is relevant to ICRC’s objects under this Act.
(3)A licence to provide utility services to franchise customers, whether exclusively or otherwise, may be granted by ICRC only with the written approval of the Minister.
NoteUnder s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a refusal of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
Variation
(1)ICRC may, in writing, vary a utility’s licence—
(a)on application by the utility; or
(b)on its own initiative, by written notice given to the utility; or
(c)to include a condition on the recommendation of the technical regulator.
Note 1Under s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a variation of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
Note 2If ICRC refuses to vary a licence, it must give a reviewable decision notice to the licensee (see s 43A).
Note 3For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
(2)ICRC may vary a licence on its own initiative only if ICRC—
(a)has given the utility reasonable notice of the proposed variation and its reasons for the variation; and
(b)has allowed the utility a reasonable opportunity to make representations to ICRC about the proposal; and
(c)has taken account of any representation; and
(d)is satisfied that the variation is appropriate.
(3)However, ICRC may vary a licence on its own initiative without complying with subsection (2) (a), (b) and (c) if satisfied that—
(a)the variation is necessary or convenient—
(i)to give effect to a direction by the Minister under section 19; or
(ii)following a review of the licence under section 46; or
(iii)because of an amendment of an Act or a subordinate law; or
(b)the variation—
(i)is unlikely to adversely affect anyone; and
(ii)would not materially alter the licence.
(4)The ICRC may vary a utility’s licence on the recommendation of the technical regulator only if the ICRC—
(a)receives written notice from the technical regulator recommending the variation under the Utilities (Technical Regulation) Act 2014, section 79; and
(b)is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the variation is appropriate.
(5)A variation takes effect—
(a)on the day ICRC gives written notice of the variation to the utility; or
(b)if the notice specifies a later date of effect—on that day.
(6)A utility whose licence is varied on application by the utility must pay the determined fee (if any) to ICRC.

Exemption from licence condition
(1)ICRC may, on application and by notice given to a utility, exempt the utility from compliance with a condition of its licence in relation to a stated activity or in stated circumstances.
NoteUnder s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of an exemption from a condition of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(2)An exemption may be given in relation to a condition, whether imposed by this Act or by ICRC.
(3)An exemption—
(a)must state the period for which it is given; and
(b)is subject to any further condition stated in the instrument of exemption.
(4)This section does not limit ICRC’s other powers under this Act in relation to the licence.
(5)An exemption notice is a disallowable instrument.
NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
Transfer
(1)A licence is transferable only with ICRC’s written agreement.
Note 1Under s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a transfer of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
Note 2If ICRC refuses to agree to the transfer of a licence, it must give a reviewable decision notice to the licensee (see s 43A).
(2)ICRC may, on application, agree to a transfer of a licence only if satisfied that the intended licensee satisfies the requirements mentioned in section 37 (2) that apply at the time of the transfer.
(3)A transfer takes effect—
(a)on the day ICRC gives written notice of its agreement to the licensee; or
(b)if the notice provides for a later date of effect—on that day.
NoteUnder s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a refusal to agree to transfer a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
Surrender
(1)A utility may surrender its licence by giving written notice of surrender to ICRC.
NoteUnder s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a surrender of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(2)The surrender takes effect—
(a)90 days after the day the written notice is given to ICRC; or
(b)if ICRC accepts an earlier surrender—on the day ICRC gives written notice of the acceptance to the utility.
Revocation
(1)Before ICRC revokes a licence, it must—
(a)in writing, give the utility reasonable notice of the proposed revocation and its reasons for the revocation; and
NoteFor how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
(b)allow the utility a reasonable opportunity to make representations to ICRC; and
(c)take account of any representation; and
(d)comply with any other requirements about revocation set out in the licence.
(2)ICRC may, in writing, revoke a licence—
(a)if—
(i)in the past 5 years, the licensee has been convicted of 2 or more offences against this Act (other than a daily offence); and
(ii)the offences involve a contravention of 1 or more licence conditions; and
(iii)ICRC is satisfied that each contravention is material to the licensee’s continuing operations, having regard to the nature and scope of the activities to which the licence relates; or
(b)if an annual licence fee, or any instalment, remains unpaid more than for 28 days after it is due for payment in accordance with the notice of the relevant determination under section 45.
NoteUnder s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a revocation of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(3)A revocation takes effect—
(a)on the day ICRC gives a reviewable decision notice about the revocation to the licensee; or
(b)if the notice provides for a later date of effect—on that day.

Division 3.3A Notification and review of ICRC decisions

Meaning of reviewable decision—div 3.3A
In this division:
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.

43AReviewable 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.

43BApplications 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.

Division 3.4 Annual licence fee

Liability
(1)A person to whom a licence is granted must pay the annual licence fee to ICRC for each financial year, or part of a financial year, in which the licence is in force.
(2)The fee is payable in accordance with the notice of the relevant determination under section 45.
Determination of fee
(1)ICRC may determine the annual licence fee payable by each utility.
NoteUnder s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of a determination of annual licence fees. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(2)The annual licence fee for a particular utility is the amount considered by ICRC to be a reasonable contribution towards the costs incurred, or expected to be incurred—
(a)by the following in the exercise of functions, in the ACT or elsewhere, in relation to utility services:
(i)ICRC;
(ii)the technical regulator on behalf of the Territory; and
(b)by the ACAT in hearing and deciding matters to which a utility is a party.
(3)The matters that ICRC must have regard to when working out the costs mentioned in subsection (2) include, for example—
(a)the extent of those costs in relation to each utility; and
(b)the annual licence fees payable by all utilities; and
(c)the relative scope and nature of the services provided by all utilities.
(4)A determination must be in writing stating the following matters:
(a)ICRC’s findings on the matters mentioned in subsections (2) and (3) in relation to the relevant utility;
(b)the amount of the fee and the way it is worked out;
(c)ICRC’s reasons for the amount of the fee and any instalment;
(d)how the fee is to be paid (for example, as a lump sum, or by instalments).
(5)ICRC must give to a utility—
(a)a copy of the determination of each annual licence fee payable by the utility; and
(b)written notice stating when the fee, or any instalment, is due for payment.
NoteFor how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
(6)The day on which an annual licence fee, or any instalment, is due for payment must be at least 28 days after the day the notice is given to the relevant utility.
(7)In this section:
costs does not include—
(a)costs payable by a utility under the ICRC Act; and
(b)any fees, charges, costs or other amounts prescribed under the regulations for this definition.
Example for par (a)
costs of an investigation on an industry reference into a regulated industry under the ICRC Act, s 19

Division 3.5 Review and enforcement

Review of licence conditions
(1)ICRC may review a licence at any time to determine whether the licence conditions are appropriate for achieving ICRC’s objects under this Act.
(2)ICRC must give public notice of a proposed review.
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
(3)The notice must state the following matters:
(a)ICRC’s objects under this Act;
(b)the purpose of the review;
(c)the identity of the utility;
(d)the utility services to which the licence relates;
(e)where a copy of the licence may be inspected;
(f)where submissions in relation to the review should be lodged;
(g)the closing date for submissions, that is at least 28 days after the day on which the notice is published.
(4)For a review, ICRC must ensure that the utility has a reasonable opportunity—
(a)to examine submissions lodged with ICRC in accordance with the public notice; and
(b)to make representations to ICRC about any matter raised in the submissions.
(5)ICRC must not finish a review unless it has—
(a)given the utility and each person who made a submission in accordance with the public notice a written statement of its expected findings and supporting reasons and the action (if any) that ICRC proposes to take because of the review; and
(b)allowed the utility and each such person a reasonable opportunity to make further representations to ICRC; and
(c)considered the matters raised in all the submissions and representations duly made to ICRC.
(6)When ICRC finishes a review, it must—
(a)give the utility a written statement of its findings and supporting reasons and the action (if any) taken by ICRC because of the review; and
(b)give public notice of the findings of the review and the place where a record of the statement is available for public inspection.
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Contravention of licence condition
(1)A utility must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a condition of its licence.
Maximum penalty:
(a)for an individual—3 000 penalty units; or
(b)for a corporation—$11 060 000.
(2)A utility that, without reasonable excuse, contravenes a condition of its licence commits a separate offence for each day (after the first day) during any part of which the contravention continues without reasonable excuse.
(3)An offence against subsection (2) is punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding 600 penalty units.
Directions about licence condition
(1)This section applies if ICRC is satisfied that a utility has contravened, or is likely to contravene, a condition of its licence.
(2)ICRC may give a direction under this section only if it has taken reasonable steps to consult the utility concerned about the giving of the direction.
(3)ICRC may give a written direction to the utility to take action stated in the direction to ensure compliance with the condition, including action—
(a)to rectify the contravention; or
(b)to avoid the likely contravention.
NoteFor how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
Directions about accounts and records
(1)If ICRC is satisfied that it is necessary or convenient to do so in relation to the exercise of its functions under the ICRC Act, part 3, 4, 4A or 4B, ICRC may give a written direction to a utility about the keeping of accounts and records in relation to the utility’s functions under this Act.
NoteFor how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
(2)A direction may require the utility, for example, to do 1 or more of the following:
(a)to set up and maintain separate accounts for a stated activity;
(b)to set up and maintain a consolidated set of accounts for a stated activity;
(c)to apportion costs shared between different activities in a stated way;
(d)to deal with information about its functions under this Act in a stated way;
(e)to keep records of a stated class;
(f)to maintain accounts or records in a stated way.
Contravention of direction
(1)A utility must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a direction under section 48 or 49.
Maximum penalty: 2 000 penalty units.
(2)A utility that, without reasonable excuse, contravenes a direction under section 48 or 49 commits a separate offence for each day (after the first day) during any part of which the contravention continues without reasonable excuse.
(3)An offence against subsection (2) is punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.

Division 3.6 Miscellaneous

Protection of personal information
(1)This section applies to personal information gained by a utility in relation to the provision of a utility service.
(2)A utility, when dealing with personal information, must comply with—
(a)the Australian Privacy Principles; and
(b)the Privacy Act, part 3A (Credit reporting); and
(c)the registered CR code.
(3)In this section:
Australian Privacy Principles means the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act, schedule 1.
Privacy Act means the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth).
registered CR code—see the Privacy Act, section 26M.
NoteThe registered CR code is a written code of practice about credit reporting registered under the Privacy Act.
Public notice of licence decisions
(1)ICRC must prepare a notice of each of the following matters as soon as possible after it happens:
(a)the grant of a utility licence under section 37 (Grant);
(b)the refusal of a utility licence under section 37 (Grant);
(c)the variation of a utility licence under section 38 (Variation);
(d)an exemption from compliance with a utility licence condition under section 39 (Exemption from licence condition);
(e)ICRC’s agreement to the transfer of a utility licence under section 40 (Transfer);
(f)ICRC’s refusal to agree to the transfer of a utility licence under section 40 (Transfer);
(g)the surrender of a utility licence under section 41 (Surrender);
(h)the revocation of a utility licence under section 42 (Revocation);
(i)the determination of an annual licence fee for a utility under section 45 (Determination of fee).
(2)The notice must include a statement about the rights available under section 53 in relation to documents about the matter.
(3)The notice is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Public access to licences etc
(1)ICRC must make copies of each of the documents mentioned in subsection (2) available for inspection by members of the public—
(a)during ordinary office hours at the office of ICRC; and
(b)at any other place determined by ICRC; and
(c)on ICRC’s web site on the Internet.
(2)Subsection (1) applies to each of the following documents:
(a)each utility licence;
(b)a record of each of the following decisions by ICRC:
(i)to grant a utility licence;
(ii)to refuse to grant a utility licence;
(iii)to vary a utility licence;
(iv)the determination of an annual licence fee;
(v)to grant an exemption from compliance with a licence condition;
(vi)to agree to the transfer of a utility licence;
(vii)to refuse to agree to the transfer of a utility licence;
(viii)to revoke a utility licence;
(c)ICRC’s findings on a review under section 46, and its supporting reasons;
(d)the notice of the surrender of a licence.
(3)A person may—
(a)without charge, inspect a document made available in accordance with subsection (1); and
(b)make a copy of all or part of the document, during ordinary office hours, at ICRC’s office.
NoteA fee may be determined under s 254 for par (b).
(4)If a person requests that a copy be made available in electronic form, ICRC may provide the relevant information—
(a)on a data storage device; or
(b)by electronic transmission.
(5)The ICRC Act, section 46 does not apply to a document mentioned in subsection (2).
Annual reports—technical and environmental matters
(1)As soon as practicable after ICRC receives an annual report by a utility in accordance with the licence condition mentioned in section 25 (2) (d), it must—
(a)give a copy of the technical section of the report to the technical regulator; and
(b)give a copy of the environmental section of the report to—
(i)the environment protection authority; and
(ii)the director-general responsible for the Water Resources Act 2007.
(2)For this section—
(a)the technical section of the report is the part concerning the utility’s compliance with the requirements under this Act in relation to technical codes; and
(b)the environmental section of the report is the part concerning the utility’s compliance with the requirements under this Act in relation to the protection of the environment.
(3)Without limiting the requirements mentioned in section 25 (2) (d), ICRC may, in writing, require a utility to prepare annual reports with separate technical and environmental sections.

Part 3AEnergy industry levy

Note 1This part is a tax law under the Taxation Administration Act 1999. As a tax law, this part is subject to provisions of the Taxation Administration Act 1999 about the administration and enforcement of tax laws generally.
Note 2This part applies to NERL retailers (see s 75B).

54ADefinitions—pt 3A
In this part:
administrator—see section 54N.
base amount—see section 54G (3).
determined means determined by the administrator under this part.
energy industry sector—see section 54D (1).
energy utility—see section 54D (2).
energy utility service—see section 54D (3).
levy means the levy under section 54C.
levy year—see section 54C (1).
local regulatory cost—see section 54F (1).
national regulatory cost—see section 54E (2).
national regulatory obligations—see section 54E (1).
net regulatory cost—see section 54G (2).
regulatory cost—see section 54G (1).
year means financial year.

54BPurpose—pt 3A
The purpose of this part is to impose a levy on energy utilities to recover the amount of the Territory’s national regulatory costs, and local regulatory costs, in relation to the energy industry sectors.

54CEnergy industry levy—imposition
(1)If an energy utility provides an energy utility service in an energy industry sector at any time during a year (the levy year), the utility is liable to pay a levy in relation to the net regulatory cost for that year.
(2)The levy for the levy year is worked out as follows:

where:
AV means the actual variable amount for the energy utility for the previous levy year worked out as follows:

B is the base amount for the levy year determined under section 54GA (2).
EV means the estimated variable amount for the energy utility for the levy year worked out as follows:

EV_-1 means the estimated variable amount for the energy utility for the previous levy year worked out as follows:

(3)If an energy utility does not provide an energy utility service in an energy industry sector in the levy year, but provided an energy utility service in the sector in the previous year—
(a)B is taken to be zero in relation to the utility for the levy year; and
(b)EV is taken to be zero in relation to the utility for the levy year.
(4)If an energy utility provides an energy utility service in an energy industry sector in the levy year, but did not provide an energy utility service in the sector in the previous year—
(a)AV is taken to be zero in relation to the utility for the levy year; and
(b)EV_-1 is taken to be zero in relation to the utility for the levy year.

(5)In this section:
ANR means the actual net regulatory cost for the energy industry sector for the previous levy year determined under section 54GA (1) (b).
B_-1 means the base amount for the previous levy year determined under section 54GA (2).
ENR means the estimated net regulatory cost for the energy industry sector for the levy year determined under section 54GA (1) (a).
ENR_-1 means the estimated net regulatory cost for the energy industry sector for the previous levy year determined under section 54GA (1) (a).
market share, for an energy utility for a levy year means—
(a)for an electricity distributor—the total number of megawatt hours of electricity distributed in the ACT by the distributor in that year, divided by the total number of megawatt hours of electricity distributed in the ACT in that year; and
(b)for an NERL retailer that supplies electricity—the total number of megawatt hours of electricity sold in the ACT by the retailer in that year, divided by the total number of megawatt hours of electricity sold in the ACT in that year; and
(c)for a gas distributor—the total number of megajoules of gas distributed in the ACT by the distributor in that year, divided by the total number of megajoules of gas distributed in the ACT in that year; and
(d)for an NERL retailer that supplies gas—the total number of megajoules of gas sold in the ACT by the retailer in that year, divided by the total number of megajoules of gas sold in the ACT in that year.
M_-1 means the market share of the energy utility for the previous levy year.
NoteBefore 1 October in a levy year, the administrator must determine, for the year before the levy year, the total number of megawatt hours of electricity or megajoules of gas distributed or sold in the ACT by all energy utilities in each energy sector in the year (see s 54H (1) (b) (ii)).

M_-2 means the market share of the energy utility for the levy year before the previous levy year.
NC, for an energy industry sector for a levy year, means the number of energy utilities that provided an energy utility service in the sector before 30 August in the levy year as determined under section 54H (1) (a).
NC_-1, for an energy industry sector for a levy year, means the number of energy utilities that provided an energy utility service in the sector at any time during the previous levy year as determined under section 54H (1) (b) (i).

54DEnergy industry sectors etc
(1)For this part, each of the following is an energy industry sector:
(a)the electricity distribution sector;
(b)the electricity supply sector;
(c)the gas distribution sector;
(d)the gas supply sector;
(e)an energy industry sector prescribed by regulation.
(2)For this part, an energy utility is a utility that provides, or has provided, an energy utility service.
(3)For this part, an energy utility service is any of the following:
(a)electricity distribution;
(b)electricity supply;
(c)gas distribution;
(d)gas supply.
(4)In this section:
electricity distribution means the distribution of electricity through an electricity network.
electricity supply means the supply of electricity from an electricity network to premises for consumption.
gas distribution means the distribution of gas through a gas distribution network.
gas supply means the supply of gas from a gas distribution network to premises for consumption.

54ENational regulatory obligations and costs
(1)For this part, the national regulatory obligations are the Territory’s obligations under the AEMA in relation to—
(a)cost-sharing arrangements for funding the AEMC in relation to the exercise of its functions; and
(b)the Ministerial Council’s responsibilities under the AEMA.
(2)For this part, the national regulatory cost for a year is the amount determined under this section to be the cost to the Territory of meeting its national regulatory obligations for the year.
(3)The administrator must, before 1 October in the levy year, in accordance with this section, determine—
(a)the estimated national regulatory cost to be applied to each energy industry sector for the levy year; and
(b)the actual national regulatory cost to be applied to each energy industry sector for the year before the levy year.
(4)In determining the estimated national regulatory cost to be applied to an energy industry sector for a levy year, the administrator must—
(a)consider the following:
(i)the AEMC’s budget, or draft budget, for its functions for the year;
(ii)the Ministerial Council’s budget, or draft budget, for its functions under the AEMA for the year;
(iii)the amount, if any, allocated for the AEMC and Ministerial Council by the Territory for the year;
(iv)the annual costs incurred by the AEMC and Ministerial Council in previous years in relation to the ACT;
(v)the annual costs incurred by the Territory in previous years for activities undertaken by the AEMC and Ministerial Council; and

(b)apportion the estimated national regulatory cost between energy industry sectors having regard to the costs attributable to each sector.
(5)In determining the actual national regulatory cost to be applied to an energy industry sector for the year before the levy year, the administrator must—
(a)consider the amount payable by the Territory for its national regulatory obligations for the previous year; and
(b)apportion the actual national regulatory cost between energy industry sectors having regard to the costs attributable to each sector.
(6)A determination under this section is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

(7)In this section:
AEMA means the Australian Energy Market Agreement 2004, as amended in 2006, between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments.
AEMC means the Australian Energy Market Commission under the Australian Energy Market Commission Establishment Act 2004 (SA).
Ministerial Council means a body (however described) that consists of the Minister of the Commonwealth, and the Minister of each State and Territory, who is responsible, or principally responsible, for matters relating to energy.

54FLocal regulatory costs
(1)For this part, the local regulatory cost for a year is the amount determined by the administrator to be the cost to the Territory of—
(a)providing regulatory activities in relation to safety, technical operations, consumer service and environmental behaviour for energy utility services; and
(b)the administration of the levy.
(2)The administrator must, before 1 October in the levy year, in accordance with this section, determine—
(a)the estimated local regulatory cost to be applied to each energy industry sector for the levy year; and
(b)the actual local regulatory cost to be applied to each energy industry sector for the year before the levy year.
(3)In determining the estimated local regulatory cost for an energy industry sector for a levy year, the administrator must—
(a)consider the following:
(i)the budget, or draft budget, for local regulatory activities for the year;
(ii)the costs incurred in previous years for local regulatory activities; and

(b)apportion the estimated local regulatory cost between energy industry sectors having regard to the costs attributable to each sector.
(4)In determining the actual local regulatory cost for an energy industry sector for a year before a levy year, the administrator must apportion the actual local regulatory cost between energy industry sectors having regard to the costs attributable to each sector.
(5)A determination under this section is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

54GAnnual regulatory costs etc
(1)For this part, the regulatory cost for an energy industry sector for a year is the sum of the amounts determined by the administrator to be—
(a)the national regulatory cost to be applied to the sector for the year; and
(b)the local regulatory cost to be applied to the sector for the year.
(2)For this part, the net regulatory cost for an energy industry sector for a year is the regulatory cost for the sector for the year less the total amount of annual licence fees determined under section 45 (Determination of fee) for all energy utilities in the sector for the year.
(3)For this part, the base amount for an energy industry sector is the minimum additional cost of regulating 1 more energy utility in the energy industry sector for a period of 1 year.

54GARegulatory cost—determinations
(1)The administrator must, before 1 October in a levy year, determine—
(a)the estimated net regulatory cost to be applied to each energy industry sector for the levy year; and
(b)the actual net regulatory cost to be applied to each energy industry sector for the previous levy year.
(2)The administrator must, before 1 October in a year and every 5 years after the first determination, determine the base amount for an energy industry sector.
(3)The administrator may amend a determination under subsection (2) in extraordinary circumstances.
Example—extraordinary circumstances
A large number of energy utilities unexpectedly enter the energy industry sector.
(4)A determination under this section is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

54HFurther energy sector determinations
(1)For this part, the administrator must, before 1 October in the levy year, determine the following:
(a)for the levy year—the number of energy utilities that provided an energy utility service in each energy utility sector at any time before 30 August in the year;
(b)for the year before the levy year—
(i)the number of energy utilities that provided an energy utility service in each energy industry sector at any time during the year; and
(ii)having regard to statements lodged under section 54I, the total number of megawatt hours of electricity or megajoules of gas distributed or sold in the ACT by all energy utilities in each energy industry sector in the year.

(2)A determination under this section is a notifiable instrument.
NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

54IProduction of distribution and sales information
(1)An energy utility must lodge a statement for a levy year if the utility provided an energy utility service in the ACT at any time before 30 August in the levy year or during the previous year.
(2)The statement for a year must—
(a)be in writing; and
(b)be lodged with the administrator not later than 30 August in the year; and
(c)state—
(i)for an electricity distributor—the total number of megawatt hours of electricity distributed by the distributor in the ACT in the previous year; and
(ii)for a NERL retailer that supplies electricity—the total number of megawatt hours of electricity sold by the retailer in the ACT in the previous year; and
(iii)for a gas distributor—the total number of megajoules of gas distributed by the distributor in the ACT in the previous year; and
(iv)for a NERL retailer that supplies gas—the total number of megajoules of gas sold by the retailer in the ACT in the previous year; and
(v)the way the energy utility calculated the number of megawatt hours or megajoules mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (iv).
NoteIt is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

54JProduction of relevant information etc
(1)The administrator may, by written notice given to an energy utility, require the utility to give the administrator relevant information or documents that the administrator reasonably requires for this part.
NoteThe Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.

(2)The notice must state—
(a)the information or document required by the administrator; and
(b)where or how the information or document is to be given to the administrator; and
(c)when the information or document must be given to the administrator.
(3)An energy utility commits an offence if the utility contravenes a requirement of a notice given to the utility under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

54KRegistration of energy utilities
(1)The commissioner for revenue must register an energy utility if the utility—
(a)provides an energy utility service in the ACT; and
(b)has applied to the commissioner for registration as an energy utility.
(2)The commissioner for revenue must tell the administrator about the registration of an energy utility under subsection (1).

54LOffence—failure to register
(1)A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person becomes an energy utility; and
(b)the person does not apply to the commissioner for revenue to be registered as an energy utility within 90 days after the day the person becomes an energy utility.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)Strict liability applies to subsection (1) (a).

54MReturns under Taxation Administration Act
(1)An energy utility must lodge a return for a levy year if the utility provided an energy utility service in the ACT at any time—
(a)before 1 October in the year; or
(b)during the previous year.
(2)The return for a year must—
(a)be in writing; and
(b)be lodged with the commissioner for revenue not later than the return deadline; and
(c)state—
(i)for an electricity distributor—the total number of megawatt hours of electricity distributed by the distributor in the ACT in the previous year; and
(ii)for a NERL retailer that supplies electricity—the total number of megawatt hours of electricity sold by the retailer in the ACT in the previous year; and
(iii)for a gas distributor—the total number of megajoules of gas distributed by the distributor in the ACT in the previous year; and
(iv)for a NERL retailer that supplies gas—the total number of megajoules of gas sold by the retailer in the ACT in the previous year; and
(v)the way the energy utility calculated the number of megawatt hours or megajoules mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (iv).
NoteIt is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

(3)In this section:
return deadline, for a return for a year, means—
(a)31 October in the year; or
(b)if the deadline is extended under the Taxation Administration Act 1999, section 40—the date by which the return must be lodged under that section.

54NLevy administrator
The Minister may appoint a public servant to be the administrator for this part.
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).
Note 3A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210).

54OAdministrator to publish information
The administrator must publish the following information:
(a)an explanation of the purpose of the energy industry levy;
(b)an explanation of how the energy industry levy is calculated;
(c)an annual statement about the data relied on by the administrator to determine—
(i)national regulatory costs under section 54E; and
(ii)local regulatory costs under section 54F; and
(iii)net regulatory costs under section 54G; and
(iv)base amounts under section 54G;

(d)an outline of the administrative practices adopted by the administrator in administering the energy industry levy;
(e)an explanation of the obligations of energy utilities in relation to the energy industry levy under the Act.

Part 4Industry codes

NoteThis part applies to NERL retailers (see s 75B).

Contents
(1)An industry code may set out practices, standards and other matters about the provision of a utility service.
(2)An industry code may deal, for example, with 1 or more of the following matters:
(a)network boundaries;
(b)connections to a network;
(c)a GSL scheme within the meaning of the National Energy Retail Law (ACT);
(d)other utility service standards;
(e)the protection of customers and consumers;
(f)the metering of utility services;
(g)the provision of utility services generally;
(h)the termination or interruption of utility services;
(i)disconnections from a network;
(j)arrangements between licensed distributors and suppliers concerning the use of a network;
(k)the development of a network.
NoteAn industry code may also deal with electricity pricing information for certain customers—see s 75GA.
(3)An industry code may deal with a matter by stating requirements to be dealt with by the terms of a standard customer contract for a utility service.
(4)An industry code may apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without change) an instrument as in force from time to time.
Note 1A statutory instrument may also apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without change) a law or instrument as in force at a particular time (see Legislation Act, s 47 (1)).
Note 2If a statutory instrument applies, adopts or incorporates a law or instrument may be taken to be a notifiable instrument that must be notified under the Legislation Act (see s 47 (2) to (6)).
Note 3A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an instrument (see Legislation Act, s 14 (2)).
Application
(1)For this Act, an industry code applies to a utility (other than a NERL retailer) if it applies to the provision of utility services of a kind that the utility is licensed to provide.
(2)For this Act, an industry code applies to a NERL retailer if a determination under section 56A provides that it applies to the retailer.
(3)An industry code may apply to—
(a)a utility service of a stated class or utility services generally; or
(b)a stated utility, a utility of a stated class or utilities generally;
and may make different provisions for different classes of services or utilities.
(4)An industry code has no effect to the extent of any inconsistency with this Act, a related law or a technical code.

56ANERL retailers—determination of application of code
(1)The ICRC may determine that an industry code applies to a NERL retailer if the ICRC is satisfied on reasonable grounds that it is appropriate for the code to apply to the retailer.
NotePower to make a statutory instrument (including a disallowable instrument) includes power to make different provision for different categories (see Legislation Act, s 48).

(2)A determination is a disallowable instrument.
NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

Amendment history
Commencement
s 2om R2 LA
ICRC’s objects
s 3am A2008‑37 amdt 1.511; A2011‑22 amdt 1.454; A2014‑60 amdt 2.7
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 5Ains A2007‑13 s 4
am A2012‑32 s 69; A2014‑44 amdt 3.65; A2021‑9 s 4
Electricity services
s 6am A2012‑32 s 70; A2014‑60 amdt 2.8
Electricity networks
s 7 hdgam A2016‑24 s 56
s 7am A2016‑24 s 57, s 58; ss renum R51 LA
Gas—terminology
s 8sub A2008‑15 amdt 2.12
Gas services
s 9am A2012‑32 s 71
Gas networks
s 10sub A2008‑15 amdt 2.13
Exempt classes of utility services
s 15Ains A2017‑33 s 4
Network boundary
s 16om A2014‑60 amdt 2.9
Customers
s 17am A2001‑56 amdt 3.861, amdt 3.862; A2012‑32 s 72, s 73
Declaration of non-franchise customers
s 18sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4171; A2012‑21 amdt 3.206; A2012‑32 s 74
Ministerial directions
s 19am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4172; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
Other laws not affected
s 20am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4173, amdt 1.4174; A2003‑41 amdt 3.383, amdt 3.384; A2007‑19 s 211; A2007‑22 amdt 1.51; A2007‑25 amdt 1.205, amdt 1.206; pars renum R23 LA; A2008‑15 amdt 2.14; A2009‑28 amdt 2.28, amdt 2.29; pars renum R30 LA; A2010‑54 amdt 3.60; A2011‑55 amdt 1.25; A2023-36 amdt 1.399
Requirement for licence
s 21am A2014‑44 amdt 3.66; A2024‑25 amdt 1.1
Exemption
s 22am A2001‑44 amdts 1.4175-1.4177; A2012‑21 amdt 3.206; A2012‑32 s 75
Licensed utility services
s 23am A2003‑41 amdt 3.385
General conditions
s 25am A2003‑41 amdt 3.386; A2011‑22 amdt 1.454; A2014‑60 amdt 2.10
Special conditions—water supply services
s 27sub A2012‑32 s 76
Special conditions—electricity distribution
s 28 hdgsub A2012‑32 s 77
s 28am A2001‑56 amdt 3.863; A2005‑62 amdt 3.176, amdt 3.177; A2012‑21 amdt 3.201, amdt 3.202; A2012‑32 s 78, s 79
Special conditions—gas transmission or distribution
s 29om A2008‑15 amdt 2.15
Special conditions—gas distribution or supply
s 30am A2003‑41 amdt 3.387
om A2008‑15 amdt 2.15
Special conditions—gas distribution
s 31am A2012‑32 s 80
om A2012‑32 s 81
Partnerships and other groups
s 33am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454
Applications for certain licence decisions
s 34sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4178
Public consultation
s 36am A2003‑41 amdt 3.388; A2015‑33 amdt 1.235, amdt 1.236; pars renum R49 LA
Grant
s 37am A2002‑49 amdt 3.245, amdt 3.246; A2008‑37 amdt 1.512, amdt 1.513; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
Variation
s 38am A2002‑49 amdt 3.248; A2008‑37 amdt 1.514, amdt 1.515; ss renum R28 LA; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207; A2014‑44 amdt 3.67; A2014‑60 amdt 2.11, amdt 2.12; ss renum R45 LA
Exemption from licence condition
s 39am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4179; A2002‑49 amdt 3.248; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
Transfer
s 40am A2002‑49 amdt 3.249, amdt 3.250; A2008‑37 amdt 1.516, amdt 1.517; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
Surrender
s 41am A2002‑49 amdt 3.251; A2003‑41 amdt 3.389; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
Revocation
s 42am A2002‑49 amdt 3.252; A2008‑37 amdt 1.518; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Notification and review of ICRC decisions
div 3.3A hdg         ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.519
Meaning of reviewable decision—div 3.3A
s 43sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.519
Reviewable decision notices
s 43Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.519
Applications for review
s 43Bins A2008‑37 amdt 1.519
Liability
s 44am A2004‑63 s 4
Determination of fee
s 45am A2002‑49 amdt 3.253; A2003‑41 amdts 3.390-3.393; A2004‑63 s 5, s 6; A2008‑15 amdt 2.16; A2008‑37 amdt 1.520; pars renum R28 LA
mod SL2009‑2 mod 5.1 (as ins by SL2009‑51 s 9)
mod lapsed 22 December 2009 (SL2009‑2 mod 5.1 om by A2009‑54 amdt 1.6)
am A2009‑54 amdt 1.41; A2011‑22 amdt 1.454; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2015‑12 s 47
Review of licence conditions
s 46am A2015‑33 amdts 1.237-1.239
Contravention of licence condition
s 47am A2024‑25 amdt 1.2
Directions about licence condition
s 48am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Directions about accounts and records
s 49am A2003‑41 amdts 3.394-3.396; A2014‑44 amdt 3.68, amdt 3.85
Protection of personal information
s 51sub A2014‑49 amdt 1.50
am A2015‑11 amdt 1.31; A2016-55 amdt 4.49, amdt 4.50
Public notice of licence decisions
s 52am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4180, amdt 1.4181; A2002‑49 amdt 3.254; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
Public access to licences etc
s 53am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4182; A2014‑44 amdt 3.69
Annual reports—technical and environmental matters
s 54am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454; A2014‑60 amdt 2.13; A2023‑26 amdt 1.3
Energy industry levy
pt 3A hdgins A2007‑13 s 5
note 2 exp 9 July 2008 (s 401 (2))
note 2 ins A2012‑32 s 82
Definitions—pt 3A
s 54Ains A2007‑13 s 5
def administrator ins A2007‑13 s 5
def base amount ins A2017‑17 s 28
def determined ins A2007‑13 s 5
def energy industry sector ins A2007‑13 s 5
def energy utility ins A2007‑13 s 5
def energy utility service ins A2007‑13 s 5
def fixed net regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 5
om A2017‑17 s 29
def levy ins A2007‑13 s 5
def levy year ins A2007‑13 s 5
def local regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 5
def national regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 5
def national regulatory obligations ins A2007‑13 s 5
def net regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 5
def regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 5
def year ins A2007‑13 s 5
Purpose—pt 3A
s 54Bins A2007‑13 s 5
Energy industry levy—imposition
s 54Cins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2012‑32 s 83, s 84; A2017‑17 ss 30-33
Energy industry sectors etc
s 54Dins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2017‑17 s 34
National regulatory obligations and costs
s 54Eins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2017‑17 ss 35-43; A2025‑1 ss 19-21
Local regulatory costs
s 54Fins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2017‑17 s 44, s 45
Annual regulatory costs etc
s 54Gins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2017‑17 s 46
Regulatory cost—determinations
s 54GAins A2017‑17 s 47
Further energy sector determinations
s 54Hins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2017‑17 s 48, s 49
Production of distribution and sales information
s 54Iins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2012‑32 s 85, s 86; A2017‑17 ss 50-52
Production of relevant information etc
s 54Jins A2007‑13 s 5
Registration of energy utilities
s 54Kins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2017‑17 s 53, s 54
Offence—failure to register
s 54Lins A2007‑13 s 5
(3)-(6) exp 9 July 2008 (s 54L (6) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
am A2017‑17 s 55
Returns under Taxation Administration Act
s 54Mins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2012‑32 s 87, s 88; A2017‑17 s 56; A2021‑12 amdt 3.175
Levy administrator
s 54Nins A2007‑13 s 5
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.70
Administrator to publish information
s 54Oins A2012‑32 s 89
exp 1 July 2013 (s 54O (4))
ins A2017‑17 s 57
Industry codes
pt 4 hdgnote ins A2012‑32 s 90
Contents
s 55am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4183; A2012‑32 s 91, s 92; pars renum R37 LA; A2014‑44 amdts 3.71-3.75; A2021‑9 s 5
Application
s 56am A2012‑32 s 93, s 94; ss renum R37 LA
NERL retailers—determination of application of code
s 56Ains A2012‑32 s 95
Draft codes
s 57am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Approved codes
s 58am A2012‑21 amdt 3.203; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2014‑60 amdt 2.14
Determined codes
s 59am A2003‑41 amdt 3.396; A2012‑21 amdt 3.206; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2014‑60 amdt 2.15
Public consultation
s 60am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454; A2015‑33 amdt 1.240
Variation
s 61am A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
Notification and disallowance of codes etc
s 62sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4184
Public access
s 63am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4185
Technical regulation
pt 5 hdgnote ins A2012‑32 s 96
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Technical codes
div 5.1 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Contents
s 64am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
NERL retailers and NERL exempt sellers—determination of application of code
s 64Ains A2012‑32 s 97
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Application of industry code provisions
s 65am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4186
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Enforcement
div 5.2 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Functions of director‑general
s 66 hdgam A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
s 66am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Technical inspectors
s 67am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4187; ss renum R2 LA (see A2001‑44 amdt 1.4188); A2003‑41 amdt 3.397, amdt 3.398; A2011‑22 amdt 1.454; A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Identity cards
s 68am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Inspectors—functions
s 69sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.399
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Directions about technical codes
s 70am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4189; A2011‑22 amdt 1.454; A2012‑21 amdt 3.207
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Contravention of direction
s 71om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Obtaining information and documents
s 72am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Contravention of requirement under s 72
s 73om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Miscellaneous
div 5.3 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
Self-incrimination etc
s 74am A2002‑11 amdt 2.99; A2002‑51 amdt 1.51
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.16
NERL retailers and NERL exempt sellers
pt 5A hdgins A2012‑32 s 98
Preliminary
div 5A.1 hdg         ins A2012‑32 s 98
Meaning of NERL retailer
s 75om A2002‑11 amdt 2.100
ins A2012‑32 s 98
Meaning of NERL exempt seller
s 75Ains A2012‑32 s 98
Application of Act to NERL retailers
s 75Bins A2012‑32 s 98
am A2014‑60 amdt 2.17; pars renum R45 LA
Application of Act to NERL exempt sellers
s 75Cins A2012‑32 s 98
am A2014‑60 amdt 2.18; pars renum R45 LA
Inconsistency between Act and NERL
s 75Dins A2012‑32 s 98
NERL retailer obligations
div 5A.2 hdg         ins A2012‑32 s 98
Greenpower
sdiv 5A.2.1 hdg     ins A2012‑32 s 98
Greenpower obligations—general
s 75Eins A2012‑32 s 98
Greenpower obligations—information on bills
s 75Fins A2012‑32 s 98
Exemption from greenpower obligations
s 75Gins A2012‑32 s 98
Electricity pricing information for small customers
sdiv 5A.2.1A hdg     ins A2021‑9 s 6
Obligation to give electricity price information
s 75GAins A2021‑9 s 6
Determination of representative consumption and reference price
s 75GBins A2021‑9 s 6
Enforcement
sdiv 5A.2.2 hdg     ins A2012‑32 s 98
Offence—contravention of code, s 75E or s 75GA
s 75H hdgsub A2021‑9 s 7
s 75Hins A2012‑32 s 98
am A2021‑9 s 8; A2024‑25 amdt 1.3
Directions about code, s 75E or s 75GA
s 75I hdgsub A2021‑9 s 9
s 75Iins A2012‑32 s 98
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2021‑9 s 10, s 11
Offence—contravention of direction
s 75Jins A2012‑32 s 98
Offence—contravention of s 75F
s 75Kins A2012‑32 s 98
am A2024‑25 amdt 1.4
Obstruction
s 76om A2004‑15 amdt 2.202
Electricity connection service
s 79sub A2012‑32 s 99
Electricity supply service
s 80om A2012‑32 s 100
Gas connection service
s 81om A2012‑32 s 100
Gas supply service
s 82om A2012‑32 s 100
Water connection service
s 83am A2014‑44 amdt 3.76, amdt 3.77
Sewerage connection service
s 85am A2014‑44 amdt 3.78
Meaning of utility service—div 6.2
s 86Ains A2012‑32 s 101
Draft contracts
s 88am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Approval of terms
s 89am A2012‑21 amdt 3.204; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Determination of terms
s 90am A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
Notification and application of terms etc
s 91sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4190
Water supply and sewerage services—owner’s liability for payment
s 94am A2015‑19 s 145
Application—div 6.3
s 94Ains A2012‑32 s 102
Passing on the cost of electricity
s 98om A2012‑32 s 103
Passing on the cost of gas
s 99om A2012‑32 s 103
Passing on the cost of water
s 100am A2014‑44 amdt 3.79; A2024‑25 amdt 1.5
Capital contribution charges—network development
s 101am A2012‑32 s 104, s 105
Alternative energy—supply utilities not to discriminate
s 102om A2012‑32 s 106
Definitions for pt 7
s 103def network operations am A2003‑41 amdt 3.400
Acquisition of land
s 104am A2003‑41 amdt 3.401
Installation of network facilities
s 105am A2003‑41 amdt 3.402, amdt 3.454; A2005‑51 amdt 1.23; A2023-52 amdt 1.92
Maintenance of network facilities
s 106am A2003‑41 amdt 3.403; A2005‑51 amdt 1.24; A2014‑60 amdt 2.19; A2023-52 amdt 1.93
Notice to land-holder
s 109am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454; A2008‑37 amdt 1.521; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Notice to owner of structure—network operations
s 109Ains A2017‑19 s 6
Notice about lopping trees etc on private land—network operations
s 110 hdgsub A2023-52 amdt 1.94
s 110am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454; A2005‑14 s 4; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2023-52 amdt 1.95, amdt 1.96
Network operations affecting heritage significance
s 110Ains A2004‑57 amdt 1.56
Notice to other utilities
s 111am A2003‑41 amdt 3.404, amdt 3.454; A2005‑14 ss 5-7; A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Land to be restored
s 113am A2005‑14 s 8
Authorised people
div 7.4 hdgsub A2003‑41 amdt 3.405
Appointment
s 114am A2003‑41 amdt 3.406, amdt 3.407
Identity cards
s 115am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454
Entry to premises—network operations
s 116am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454
Obstruction
s 118om A2004‑15 amdt 2.202
Order to enforce exercise of functions
s 119 hdgam A2003‑41 amdt 3.408
s 119am A2003‑41 amdts 3.409-3.411
Clarifying ownership of certain network facilities
s 121am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4191; A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
Effect of declaration under s 121
s 122am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4192; ss renum R2 LA (see A2001‑44 amdt 1.4193); A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
Protection of networks
pt 8 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
General
div 8.1 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Meaning of interference
s 123om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
General interference
div 8.2 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Interference with networks
s 124om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Network protection notices
s 125am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454; A2005‑51 amdt 1.25; ss renum R19 LA (see A2005‑51 amdt 1.26)
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Network protection action affecting heritage significance
s 125Ains A2004‑57 amdt 1.57
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Contamination of water or sewerage networks
div 8.3 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Contamination of water
s 126om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Prohibited substances—water or sewerage network
s 127om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Exempt water treatments
s 128om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Miscellaneous
div 8.4 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Unauthorised network connections
s 129am A2012‑32 s 107
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Unauthorised abstraction etc of electricity
s 130am A2012‑32 s 108
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Unauthorised abstraction etc of gas
s 131am A2012‑32 s 109
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Unauthorised abstraction etc of water
s 132om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Extended meaning of network
s 133sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.412
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.20
Meaning of utility—pt 9
s 134sub A2012‑32 s 110
Appointment of controller
s 135am A2003‑41 amdts 3.413-3.415; A2014‑44 amdt 3.80
Controller’s functions
s 136 hdgsub A2003‑41 amdt 3.416
s 136am A2003‑41 amdt 3.417, amdt 3.418; A2014‑44 amdt 3.81
Ministerial directions
s 139am A2003‑41 amdt 3.419
Obstructing controller
s 141om A2004‑15 amdt 2.202
Immunity from personal liability
s 142am A2003‑41 amdt 3.419
Claims
s 144am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
Acceptance or rejection of compensation offer
s 146am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
Recovery of compensation
s 149am A2003‑41 amdt 3.419
Shortage of essential services
pt 9A hdgins A2005‑31 s 4
Definitions for pt 9A
s 149Ains A2005‑31 s 4
sub A2014‑44 amdt 3.82
def essential service ins A2005‑31 s 4
sub A2014‑44 amdt 3.82
def essential service restriction ins A2005‑31 s 4
sub A2014‑44 amdt 3.82
Restriction of utility service
s 149Bins A2005‑31 s 4
Powers in relation to premises
s 149Cins A2005‑31 s 4
Production of identity card
s 149Dins A2005‑31 s 4
Enforcement
pt 10 hdgnote ins A2012‑32 s 111
Definitions for pt 10
s 150 hdgsub A2001‑56 amdt 3.864
s 150def connected ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.865
def offence ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.865
Things connected with offences
s 151om A2001‑56 amdt 3.866
Appointment
s 152am A2003‑41 amdts 3.420-3.422; A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 158am A2018‑33 amdt 1.71, amdt 1.72
Powers on entry to premises
s 159am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454
Technical inspectors
div 10.3 hdgom A2014‑60 amdt 2.21
Powers to enter and inspect premises
s 164am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.22
Authorised people for utility
div 10.4 hdgsub A2003‑41 amdt 3.423
om A2014‑60 amdt 2.23
Powers to enter and inspect premises
s 165om A2014‑60 amdt 2.23
Self-incrimination etc
s 166am A2002‑11 amdt 2.101; A2002‑51 amdt 1.52
Certain causes of action against customer
pt 11 hdgsub A2008‑22 amdt 1.58; A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
note ins A2012‑32 s 112
Establishment and functions
div 11.1 hdgom A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Constitution
div 11.2 hdgom A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Organisation of council
div 11.3 hdgom A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Proceedings in Magistrates Court—amounts over $10 000
s 167om A2001‑11 amdt 2.102
ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Civil dispute applications to ACAT
s 168om A2004‑15 amdt 2.202
ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Complaints to ACAT about utilities
pt 12 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Preliminary
div 12.1 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Definitions—pt 12
s 169am A2008‑22 amdt 1.59
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def complainant ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def complaint ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def customer debt ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def registrar ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def respondent ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def utility ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
def withdrawal ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Application—pt 12
s 170am A2001‑56 amdts 3.867-3.869; A2003‑41 amdt 3.424, amdt 3.454
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
am A2012‑32 s 113
Principles—pt 12
s 171am A2007‑22 amdt 1.52
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Applications to ACAT
div 12.2 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
ACAT applications
s 172am A2003‑41 amdt 3.425
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
table 172 am A2012‑32 ss 114-116; items renum R37 LA; A2014‑60 amdt 2.25
Help with applications about failure to provide, or withdrawal of, utility services
s 173sub A2004‑9 amdt 1.48; A2008‑37 amdt 1.522; A2017‑28 amdt 3.53
Advising Minister etc about systemic problems
s 174am A2001‑56 amdt 3.870, amdt 3.871; A2003‑41 amdts 3.426-3.428
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
am A2017‑28 amdt 3.54
Preliminary inquiries
div 12.3 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Preliminary inquiries—registrar
s 175am A2001‑56 amdt 3.872, amdt 3.873; A2003‑41 amdt 3.429, amdt 3.430
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Dismissal of complaints
div 12.4 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Dismissal of complaints about utilities
s 176om A2001‑56 amdt 3.874
ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2015‑50 amdt 3.161
Powers and decisions of ACAT
div 12.5 hdgins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Complainant’s records
s 177am A2001‑56 amdt 3.875
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
ACAT decisions
s 178sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.431; A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Continuity of utility services—nonpayment of customer debt
s 179am A2003‑41 amdt 3.432
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
am A2012‑32 s 117
Discharge of customer debt
s 180sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.433; A2008‑28 amdt 3.170; A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Payment for loss or damages
s 181am A2003‑41 amdt 3.434
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2018‑9 s 117
Reviewable capital contribution charges
s 182 hdgam A2003‑41 amdt 3.435
s 182am A2003‑41 amdt 3.436
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Reimbursement of utilities for customer debts discharged
s 183sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Confidential information
div 12.6 hdgins A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Protection of confidential information
s 184sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Complaints to which pt 12 applies
s 185om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Complaints to council
s 186om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Preliminary inquiries
s 187om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Withdrawal of complaint
s 188om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Dismissal of complaint
s 189am A2003‑41 amdt 3.437
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Notice to utility
s 190om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Procedure
s 191am A2003‑41 amdt 3.438
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Interim directions
s 192om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Participation by telephone etc
s 193om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Hearings
s 194om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Appearance and representation
s 195om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Taking evidence
s 196om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Refusing to take oath or make affirmation
s 197om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Obtaining information and documents
s 198am A2003‑41 amdt 3.439
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Contravention of requirement under s 198
s 199om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Witnesses to answer questions etc
s 200om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Selfincrimination etc
s 201am A2002‑11 amdt 2.103; A2002‑51 amdt 1.53
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Legal professional privilege
s 202om A2002‑11 amdt 2.104
Restrictions on publication
s 203am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4194; A2003‑41 amdt 3.440
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Contravention of direction about publication
s 204om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Reference of question of law to Supreme Court
s 205am A2003‑41 amdt 3.441
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Decisions of council
s 206am A2007‑22 amdt 1.53, amdt 1.54
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Continuity of utility services—nonpayment of customer debt
s 207am A2003‑41 amdt 3.442
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Discharge of customer debt
s 208om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Payment for loss or damage
s 209am A2003‑41 amdt 3.443
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Reviewable capital contribution charges
s 209Ains A2007‑22 amdt 1.55
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Notice of decision
s 210am A2004‑60 amdt 1.686
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Decisions by agreement
s 211om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Records
s 212om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Correction of errors
s 213om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Protection of lawyers and witnesses
s 214om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Obstructing council etc
s 215om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Providing false information
s 216om A2004‑15 amdt 2.202
Providing false or misleading documents
s 217om A2004‑15 amdt 2.202
Reimbursement of utilities for customer debts discharged
s 218om A2008‑37 amdt 1.522
Purposes of pt 13
s 219am A2003‑41 amdt 3.444; A2012‑32 s 118
Direction by Minister
s 221am A2003‑41 amdt 3.445, amdt 3.454
Arbitration of dispute about cost
s 225am A2017‑7 amdt 1.14
Streetlighting and stormwater
pt 14 hdgorig pt 14 hdg renum as pt 15 hdg
ins A2005‑14 s 9
General
div 14.1 hdgins A2005‑14 s 9
Definitions for pt 14
s 225Arenum as s 226
Stormwater network
s 225Brenum as s 227
Stormwater network code and boundary
s 225Crenum as s 228
Streetlight network
s 225Drenum as s 229
Streetlight network code
s 225Erenum as s 230
Installation of territory network facilities
s 225Frenum as s 231
Maintenance of territory network facilities
s 225Grenum as s 232
National land
s 225Hrenum as s 233
Damage etc to be minimised
s 225Irenum as s 234
Notice to land-holder
s 225Jrenum as s 235
Notice about lopping trees etc on private land
s 225Krenum as s 236
Territory network operations affecting heritage significance
s 225Lrenum as s 237
Notice to utilities
s 225Mrenum as s 238
Removal of Territory’s property and waste
s 225Nrenum as s 239
Land to be restored
s 225Orenum as s 240
Compensation
s 225Prenum as s 241
Territory service authorised people
s 225Qrenum as s 242
Identity cards
s 225Rrenum as s 243
Entry to premises—territory network operations
s 225Srenum as s 244
Entry to premises—inspection of connections etc
s 225Trenum as s 245
Order to enforce exercise of functions
s 225Urenum as s 246
Ownership of territory network facilities
s 225Vrenum as s 247
Interference with territory networks
s 225Wrenum as s 248
Territory network protection notices
s 225Xrenum as s 249
Territory network protection action affecting heritage significance
s 225Yrenum as s 250
Definitions for pt 14
s 226orig s 226 renum as s 251
(prev s 225A) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
def installation ins A2005‑14 s 9
def interference ins A2005‑14 s 9
def stormwater drainage ins A2005‑14 s 9
def stormwater network ins A2005‑14 s 9
def stormwater network boundary ins A2005‑14 s 9
def stormwater network code ins A2005‑14 s 9
def streetlighting ins A2005‑14 s 9
def streetlight network ins A2005‑14 s 9
def streetlight network code ins A2005‑14 s 9
sub A2017‑19 s 7
def streetlight network framework ins A2017‑19 s 8
def territory network ins A2005‑14 s 9
def territory network facility ins A2005‑14 s 9
def territory network operations ins A2005‑14 s 9
def territory network protection notice ins A2005‑14 s 9
def territory service ins A2005‑14 s 9
def territory service authorised person ins A2005‑14 s 9
Stormwater network
s 227orig s 227 renum as s 252
(prev s 225B) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Stormwater network code and boundary
s 228orig s 228 renum as s 253
(prev s 225C) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
Streetlight network
s 229orig s 229 renum as s 254
(prev s 225D) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2017‑19 s 9, s 10
Streetlight network framework
s 229Aorig s 229A
renum as s 255
pres 229A
ins A2017‑19 s 11
Draft streetlight network code
s 229Borig s 229B
renum as s 256
pres 229B
ins A2017‑19 s 11
Streetlight network code approval
s 230orig s 230 renum as s 257
(prev s 225E) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
sub A2017‑19 s 11
Territory network operations
div 14.2 hdgins A2005‑14 s 9
General powers
sdiv 14.2.1 hdg     ins A2005‑14 s 9
Installation of territory network facilities
s 231orig s 231 renum as s 258
(prev s 225F) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2005‑51 amdt 1.27; A2017‑19 s 12; pars renum R53 LA; A2023-52 amdt 1.97
Maintenance of territory network facilities
s 232orig s 232 renum as s 259
(prev s 225G) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2005‑51 amdt 1.28; A2017‑19 s 13, s 14; pars renum R53 LA; A2023-52 amdt 1.98
National land
s 233orig s 233 renum as s 260
(prev s 225H) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Performance of territory network operations
sdiv 14.2.2 hdg     ins A2005‑14 s 9
Damage etc to be minimised
s 234orig s 234 renum as s 261
(prev s 225I) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Notice to land-holder
s 235orig s 235 om A2001‑44 amdt 1.4201
ins A2004‑63 s 7
exp 1 July 2005 (s 235 (2))
(prev s 225J) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Notice to owner of structure—territory network operations
s 235Ains A2017‑19 s 15
Notice about lopping trees etc on private land—territory network operations
s 236 hdgsub A2023-52 amdt 1.99
s 236orig s 236 om A2001‑44 amdt 1.4201
(prev s 225K) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2023-52 amdt 1.100, amdt 1.101
Territory network operations affecting heritage significance
s 237orig s 237 exp 1 January 2002 (s 241)
(prev s 225L) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Notice to utilities
s 238orig s 238 om R1 LRA
(prev s 225M) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.85
Removal of Territory’s property and waste
s 239orig s 239 exp 1 January 2002 (s 241)
(prev s 225N) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Land to be restored
s 240orig s 240 exp 1 January 2002 (s 241)
(prev s 225O) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Compensation
s 241orig s 241 exp 1 January 2002 (s 241)
(prev s 225P) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Authorised people and entry to premises
sdiv 14.2.3 hdg     ins A2005‑14 s 9
Territory service authorised people
s 242orig s 242 exp 20 June 2002 (s 247)
(prev s 225Q) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
sub A2017‑19 s 16
Identity cards
s 243orig s 243 exp 21 June 2001 (IA s 43 (3))
(prev s 225R) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.454
Entry to premises—territory network operations
s 244orig s 244 exp 20 June 2002 (s 247)
(prev s 225S) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Entry to premises—inspection of connections etc
s 245orig s 245 exp 20 June 2002 (s 247)
(prev s 225T) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Miscellaneous
sdiv 14.2.4 hdg     ins A2005‑14 s 9
Order to enforce exercise of functions
s 246orig s 246 exp 20 June 2002 (s 247)
(prev s 225U) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Ownership of territory network facilities
s 247orig s 247 exp 20 June 2002 (s 247)
(prev s 225V) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Protection of territory networks
div 14.3 hdgins A2005‑14 s 9
Interference with territory networks
s 248orig s 248 om A2001‑56 amdt 3.877
(prev s 225W) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2017‑19 s 17
Territory network protection notices
s 249orig s 249 exp 21 June 2001 (IA s 43 (3))
(prev s 225X) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2005‑51 amdt 1.29; ss renum R19 LA (see A2005‑51 amdt 1.30); A2014‑44 amdt 3.85; A2023-52 amdts 1.102‑1.107
Territory network protection action affecting heritage significance
s 250orig s 250 (1) exp 2 June 2001 (IA s 43 (3))
(2)–(6) exp 1 July 2001 (s 253)
(prev s 225Y) ins A2005‑14 s 9
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Vicarious liability
pt 15 hdgorig pt 15 hdg renum as pt 16 hdg
(prev pt 14 hdg) renum A2005‑14 s 10
References in pt 15 to proceeding under this Act
s 251 hdg(prev s 226 hdg) sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.876; A2005‑14 s 11
s 251orig s 251 exp 1 July 2001 (s 253)
(prev s 226) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4195, amdt 1.4196; A2002‑11 amdt 2.105; A2002‑51 amdt 1.54
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Liability of corporations
s 252orig s 252 exp 1 July 2001 (s 253)
(prev s 227) renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Liability of people other than corporations
s 253 hdg(prev s 228 hdg) am R8 LA
s 253orig s 253 am A2001‑56 amdt 3.878
exp 1 July 2001 (s 253)
(prev s 228) am A2002‑11 amdt 2.106
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Miscellaneous
pt 16 hdgorig pt 16 hdg om R5 LA
(prev pt 15 hdg) renum A2005‑14 s 12
First codes
div 16.1 hdgom A2001‑44 amdt 1.4201
Electricity Supply Acts, repeals and savings
div 16.2 hdgexp 1 January 2002 (s 241)
Gas Supply Act, repeals and savings
div 16.3 hdgexp 20 June 2002 (s 247)
Miscellaneous
div 16.4 hdgexp 1 July 2001 (s 253)
Determination of fees
s 254(prev s 229) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4197
am A2004‑60 amdt 1.687
sub A2005‑14 s 13
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
am A2008‑22 amdt 1.60; A2008‑37 amdt 1.523; A2012‑21 amdt 3.206
Approved forms—ICRC
s 255(prev s 229A) ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.4197
am A2003‑41 amdt 3.446
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Approved forms—Minister
s 256(prev s 229B) ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.4197
am A2003‑41 amdt 3.446
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Evidentiary certificate—Government programs
s 257(prev s 230) renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Evidence of authorisation by utility
s 258(prev s 231) renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Former water and sewerage rates schemes—extended operation
s 259(prev s 232) renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Compensation—safety net
s 260(prev s 233) am A2005‑14 s 14
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Reminder notices and disconnection warning notices—ACAT direction
s 260Ains A2012‑32 s 119
Regulation-making power
s 261 hdg(prev s 234 hdg) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4198
s 261(prev s 234) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.4199, amdt 1.4200; A2005‑14 s 15
renum R17 LA (see A2005‑14 s 16)
Utilities (General) Regulation 2017—sch 2
s 262ins A2017-33 s 5
exp 1 December 2017 (s 262 (5))
Transitional
pt 17 hdgins A2007‑13 s 6
exp 9 July 2008 (s 401 (1))
Application of pt 3A (Energy industry levy)
s 400ins A2007‑13 s 6
exp 9 July 2008 (s 401 (1))
Expiry—pt 17
s 401ins A2007‑13 s 6
exp 9 July 2008 (s 401 (1))
Transitional—National Energy Retail Law
pt 18 hdgins A2012‑32 s 120
exp 1 July 2017 (s 407 (1))
Meaning of commencement day—pt 18
s 402ins A2012‑32 s 120
exp 1 July 2017 (s 407 (1))
Licences
s 403ins A2012‑32 s 120
exp 1 July 2017 (s 407 (1))
Existing retailer of last resort
s 404ins A2012‑32 s 120
exp 1 July 2017 (s 407 (1))
Certain electricity services and gas services
s 405ins A2012‑32 s 120
exp 31 December 2013 (s 407 (2))
Transitional regulations
s 406ins A2012‑32 s 120
exp 1 July 2017 (s 407 (1))
Certain electricity services and gas services
s 406Ains A2014‑23 s 28
exp 31 March 2015 (s 407 (2))
Expiry—pt 18
s 407ins A2012‑32 s 120
am A2014‑23 s 29, s 30
exp 1 July 2017 (s 407 (1))
Transitional—Utilities (Technical Regulation) Act 2014
pt 19 hdgins A2014‑60 amdt 2.26
exp 1 March 2017 (s 410)
Meaning of commencement day—pt 19
s 408ins A2014‑60 amdt 2.26
exp 1 March 2017 (s 410)
Person currently providing electricity generation or transmission services
s 409ins A2014‑60 amdt 2.26
exp 1 March 2017 (s 410)
Expiry—pt 19
s 410ins A2014‑60 amdt 2.26
exp 1 March 2017 (s 410)
Transitional—Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2017
pt 20 hdgins A2017‑17 s 58
exp 1 July 2018 (s 412)
Calculation of energy industry levy in transitional year
s 411ins A2017‑17 s 58
exp 1 July 2018 (s 412)
Expiry—pt 20
s 412ins A2017‑17 s 58
exp 1 July 2018 (s 412)
Transitional—COAG Legislation Amendment Act 2025
pt 21 hdgins A2025‑1 s 22
exp 27 February 2027 (s 415)
References to COAG EC
s 413ins A2025‑1 s 22
exp 27 February 2027 (s 415)
Transitional regulations
s 414ins A2025‑1 s 22
exp 27 February 2027 (s 415)
Expiry—pt 21
s 415ins A2025‑1 s 22
exp 27 February 2027 (s 415)
Reviewable decisions
sch 1ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.524
Utilities (General) Regulation 2017
sch 2ins A2017-33 s 6
exp 1 December 2017 (s 262 (5))
Dictionary
dictam A2003‑41 amdt 3.447; A2007‑13 s 7; A2008‑15 amdt 2.17; A2008‑37 amdts 1.525‑1.527; A2009‑20 amdt 3.214; A2010‑54 amdt 3.61; A2011‑22 amdt 1.455; A2012‑21 amdt 3.205; A2012‑32 s 121; A2015‑33 amdt 1.241; A2017‑19 s 18; A2021‑9 s 12
def administrator ins A2007‑13 s 8
def annual licence fee am A2004‑63 s 8
def approved meter ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.879
def authorised person sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.880
def base amount ins A2017‑17 s 59
def complainant ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.528
def complaint sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.528
def connected ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.881
def council sub A2008‑22 amdt 1.61
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.529
def customer contract am A2013‑40 s 19
def customer debt ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.881
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.530
def daily newspaper om A2009‑20 amdt 3.215
def data storage device am A2003‑41 amdt 3.448
def determined ins A2007‑13 s 8
def determined fee om A2001‑44 amdt 1.4202
def electricity connection service sub A2012‑32 s 122
def electricity distribution network ins A2016‑24 s 59
def electricity network sub A2016‑24 s 60
def electricity supplier om A2012‑32 s 123
def electricity transmission network ins A2016‑24 s 61
def energy industry sector ins A2007‑13 s 8
def energy utility ins A2007‑13 s 8
def energy utility service ins A2007‑13 s 8
def essential service ins A2005‑31 s 5
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.83
def essential service restriction ins A2005‑31 s 5
am A2014‑44 amdt 3.83
def fixed net regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 8
om A2017‑17 s 60
def function om A2001‑56 amdt 3.882
def gas connection service sub A2012‑32 s 124
def gas distribution network ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.883
def gas supplier om A2012‑32 s 125
def gas transmission network ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.883
def ICRC inspector sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.884
def industry code sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4203
def installation ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.885
sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.449; A2005‑14 s 17
def interference ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.885
sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.449; A2005‑14 s 17
am A2014‑60 amdt 2.27; pars renum R45 LA
def land sublease ins A2015‑19 s 146
sub A2023-36 amdt 1.400
def levy ins A2007‑13 s 8
def levy year ins A2007‑13 s 8
def local regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 8
def National Electricity (ACT) Law ins A2021‑9 s 13
def national electricity rules ins A2012‑32 s 126
def National Energy Retail Law (ACT) ins A2021‑9 s 13
def national energy retail rules ins A2012‑32 s 126
def National Gas (ACT) Law ins A2021‑9 s 13
def National Gas (ACT) Regulation ins A2021‑9 s 13
def national gas rules ins A2012‑32 s 126
def national regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 8
def national regulatory obligations ins A2007‑13 s 8
def NERL exempt seller ins A2012‑32 s 126
def NERL retailer ins A2012‑32 s 126
def net regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 8
def network sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.886
am A2014‑60 amdt 2.29; pars renum R45 LA
def network boundary sub A2014‑60 amdt 2.28
def network operations sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.886
def network protection notice sub A2014‑60 amdt 2.30
def occupier sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.886
def offence ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.887
def owner am A2003‑41 amdt 3.454; A2004‑42 amdt 3.87
sub A2015‑19 s 147
def party ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.887
sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.450
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.531
def personal information sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.888
def proceeding under this Act ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.889
sub A2005‑14 s 18
def protected tree ins A2023-52 amdt 1.108
def registrar ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.889
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.532
def regulated utility ins A2014‑60 amdt 2.31
def regulatory cost ins A2007‑13 s 8
def related law sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4204
def respondent ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.889
sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.451; A2008‑37 amdt 1.533
def reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.534
def stormwater drainage ins A2005‑14 s 19
def stormwater network ins A2005‑14 s 19
def stormwater network boundary ins A2005‑14 s 19
def stormwater network code ins A2005‑14 s 19
def streetlighting ins A2005‑14 s 19
def streetlight network ins A2005‑14 s 19
def streetlight network code ins A2005‑14 s 19
am A2017‑19 s 19
def streetlight network framework ins A2017‑19 s 20
def technical code sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.4205; A2014‑60 amdt 2.32
def technical inspector sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.890; A2014‑60 amdt 2.33
def technical regulator ins A2014‑60 amdt 2.34
def territory network ins A2005‑14 s 19
def territory network facility ins A2005‑14 s 19
def territory network operations ins A2005‑14 s 19
def territory network protection notice ins A2005‑14 s 19
def territory service ins A2005‑14 s 19
def territory service authorised person ins A2005‑14 s 19
def utility sub A2001‑56 amdt 3.890; A2008‑37 amdt 1.535
def utility service am A2003‑41 amdt 3.452
sub A2012‑32 s 127
def water distributor om A2014‑44 amdt 3.84
def withdrawal ins A2001‑56 amdt 3.891
sub A2003‑41 amdt 3.453; A2008‑37 amdt 1.536
def year ins A2007‑13 s 8

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 not amended 24 May 2001

2 A2001‑56 5 September 2001

3 A2001‑56 10 January 2002

4 A2002‑11 29 May 2002

5 A2002‑11 21 June 2002

6 A2002‑51 1 January 2003

7 A2002‑51 17 January 2003

8 A2003‑41 9 October 2003

9 A2004‑15 9 April 2004

10 A2004‑15 13 April 2004

11 A2004‑42 25 August 2004

12 A2004‑63 3 September 2004

13 A2004‑63 10 January 2005

14 A2004‑63 9 March 2004

15 A2005‑31 30 June 2005

16 A2005‑31 2 July 2005

17* A2005‑31 24 September 2005

18 A2005‑62 11 January 2006

19 A2005‑62 29 March 2006

20 A2007‑19 9 July 2007

21 A2007‑19 1 August 2007

22 A2007‑22 6 September 2007

23 A2007‑25 31 March 2008

24 A2008‑15 1 July 2008

25 A2008‑22 10 July 2008

26 A2008‑22 29 July 2008

27 A2008‑28 26 August 2008

28 A2008‑37 2 February 2009

29 A2009‑28 22 September 2009

30 A2009‑28 1 October 2009

31 SL2009‑51 31 October 2009

32 A2009‑54 22 December 2009

33 A2010‑54 1 January 2011

34 A2011‑22 1 July 2011

35 A2011‑55 1 January 2012

36 A2012‑21 5 June 2012

37 A2012‑32 1 July 2012

38 A2012‑32 2 July 2013

39 A2012‑32 1 January 2014

40 A2013‑40 27 January 2014

41 A2014‑23 27 May 2014

42 A2014‑23 1 July 2014

43 A2014‑49 17 November 2014

44 A2014‑49 19 November 2014

45 A2014‑60 1 March 2015

46 A2014‑60 1 April 2015

47 A2015-12 21 May 2015

48 A2015‑19 1 July 2015

49 A2015-33 14 October 2015

50 A2015-50 9 December 2015

51 A2016-24 12 May 2016

52 A2016-24 2 March 2017

53 A2017-19 16 June 2017

54 A2017-19 1 July 2017

55 A2017‑19 2 July 2017

56 A2017‑28 11 October 2017

57 A2017-33 8 November 2017

58 A2017-33 1 December 2017

59 A2017‑33 2 December 2017

60 A2017‑33 1 January 2018

61 A2018-9 26 April 2018

62 A2018‑9 2 July 2018

63 A2018‑33 23 October 2018

64 A2021‑9 20 May 2021

65 A2021‑12 23 June 2021

66 A2023‑26 8 July 2023

67 A2023‑36 27 November 2023

68 A2023‑52 1 January 2024

69 A2024‑25 19 December 2024

Republication No	Amendments to	Republication date
1	not amended	24 May 2001
2	A2001‑56	5 September 2001
3	A2001‑56	10 January 2002
4	A2002‑11	29 May 2002
5	A2002‑11	21 June 2002
6	A2002‑51	1 January 2003
7	A2002‑51	17 January 2003
8	A2003‑41	9 October 2003
9	A2004‑15	9 April 2004
10	A2004‑15	13 April 2004
11	A2004‑42	25 August 2004
12	A2004‑63	3 September 2004
13	A2004‑63	10 January 2005
14	A2004‑63	9 March 2004
15	A2005‑31	30 June 2005
16	A2005‑31	2 July 2005
17*	A2005‑31	24 September 2005
18	A2005‑62	11 January 2006
19	A2005‑62	29 March 2006
20	A2007‑19	9 July 2007
21	A2007‑19	1 August 2007
22	A2007‑22	6 September 2007
23	A2007‑25	31 March 2008
24	A2008‑15	1 July 2008
25	A2008‑22	10 July 2008
26	A2008‑22	29 July 2008
27	A2008‑28	26 August 2008
28	A2008‑37	2 February 2009
29	A2009‑28	22 September 2009
30	A2009‑28	1 October 2009
31	SL2009‑51	31 October 2009
32	A2009‑54	22 December 2009
33	A2010‑54	1 January 2011
34	A2011‑22	1 July 2011
35	A2011‑55	1 January 2012
36	A2012‑21	5 June 2012
37	A2012‑32	1 July 2012
38	A2012‑32	2 July 2013
39	A2012‑32	1 January 2014
40	A2013‑40	27 January 2014
41	A2014‑23	27 May 2014
42	A2014‑23	1 July 2014
43	A2014‑49	17 November 2014
44	A2014‑49	19 November 2014
45	A2014‑60	1 March 2015
46	A2014‑60	1 April 2015
47	A2015-12	21 May 2015
48	A2015‑19	1 July 2015
49	A2015-33	14 October 2015
50	A2015-50	9 December 2015
51	A2016-24	12 May 2016
52	A2016-24	2 March 2017
53	A2017-19	16 June 2017
54	A2017-19	1 July 2017
55	A2017‑19	2 July 2017
56	A2017‑28	11 October 2017
57	A2017-33	8 November 2017
58	A2017-33	1 December 2017
59	A2017‑33	2 December 2017
60	A2017‑33	1 January 2018
61	A2018-9	26 April 2018
62	A2018‑9	2 July 2018
63	A2018‑33	23 October 2018
64	A2021‑9	20 May 2021
65	A2021‑12	23 June 2021
66	A2023‑26	8 July 2023
67	A2023‑36	27 November 2023
68	A2023‑52	1 January 2024
69	A2024‑25	19 December 2024

Renumbered provisions
This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001, in R17 (see Utilities Amendment Act 2005 A2005-14 s 16). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R17.
Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired. The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.