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๐Ÿ“œ Electricity Industry Bill 2003

Assented toLABill 24930 October 2003

The Electricity Industry Bill 2003 establishes a wholesale electricity market in Western Australia, creates an independent licensing regime for electricity industry participants, allows for an Electricity Access Code, and implements measures to protect customers. It also restructures Western Power into four new government-owned entities.

Impact

Electricity generators, distributors, retailers, and consumers in Western Australia will be affected. The bill aims to create a more competitive market, ensure fair access to electricity networks, and protect consumers from unfair practices.

Key Changes

["Establishes a wholesale electricity market for the South West interconnected system.", "Restructures Western Power into four new government-owned entities.", "Creates an independent licensing regime for electricity industry participants."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA IntroducedLA30 Oct 2003
  2. LA Second Reading MovedLA30 Oct 2003
  3. LA Second Reading AgreedLA20 Nov 2003
  4. LA Consideration in DetailLA20 Nov 2003
  5. LA Third ReadingLA26 Nov 2003
  6. LC Second Reading MovedLC2 Dec 2003
  7. LC Second Reading AgreedLC12 Dec 2003
  8. LC AmendedLC12 Mar 2004
  9. LC Third ReadingLC30 Mar 2004
Affected Sectors
utilitiespublic_sector

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