📜 Energy Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2016
Legislative Council Second Reading - Committee Report TabledLCBill 20122 June 2016
This Bill amends the Electricity Industry Act 2004, repeals the Energy Arbitration and Review Act 1998, and makes consequential amendments to other Acts. It facilitates the adoption of national electricity and gas laws in Western Australia.
Impact
The bill affects energy providers, Western Power, and consumers by changing the regulatory framework for electricity and gas access. It aims to streamline regulations and align WA with national standards.
Key Changes
["Shifts regulatory oversight of Western Power's network to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).", "Abolishes the Western Australia Energy Disputes Arbitrator and Electricity Review Board.", "Establishes temporary arrangements for regulating Western Power's network from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.", "Implements a new contracting model for relationships between Western Power, electricity retailers, and customers."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC22 Sept 2016
Affected Sectors
utilitiespublic_sector
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