📜 Energy Operators (Powers) Amendment Bill 2005
Assented toLABill 6821 September 2005
The Energy Operators (Powers) Amendment Bill 2005 repeals section 55 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979, removing the requirement for the Coordinator of Energy's approval for new gas undertakings. It also makes a consequential amendment to the Gas Pipelines Access (Western Australia) Act 1998.
Impact
The bill affects gas operators and companies seeking to establish new gas undertakings in Western Australia. It aims to reduce regulatory duplication and simplify the approval process, potentially leading to increased efficiency and investment in the gas sector.
Key Changes
["Repeals section 55 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.", "Removes the requirement for Coordinator of Energy approval for new gas undertakings.", "Amends the Gas Pipelines Access (Western Australia) Act 1998 to remove references to the Coordinator of Energy's approval powers."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA21 Sept 2005
- LA Second Reading MovedLA21 Sept 2005
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA18 Oct 2005
- LA Third ReadingLA18 Oct 2005
- LC Second Reading MovedLC19 Oct 2005
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC13 Apr 2006
- LC Third ReadingLC13 Apr 2006
Affected Sectors
resourcesutilities
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