📜 Electricity Industry Amendment (Capital Charges) Bill (No. 2) 2026
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 666 May 2026
This Bill amends the Electricity Industry Act 2004 to validate capital charges, ensuring the Capital Charges Scheme's legality if any charge component is deemed a tax. It provides parliamentary authorisation for these charges.
Impact
Electricity network service providers and consumers are affected. It ensures the Capital Charges Scheme remains valid, impacting the cost and access to electricity services.
Key Changes
["Inserts section 129ZE into the Electricity Industry Act 2004.", "Validates capital charges under Part 9C of the Act, even if considered a tax.", "Provides express Parliamentary authorisation for capital charges."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA6 May 2026
- LA Second Reading MovedLA6 May 2026
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA6 May 2026
Affected Sectors
utilities
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