Electricity Act 1945. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1946 (2022) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision as to the examination and licensing of persons in respect of their competency to carry out works relating to electricity, and the examination, prohibition or approval of electrical appliances; to repeal the Electricity Act 1937; and for other relative purposes. Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 29 March 1946. Abstract This Act, consisting of 53 sections divided into five Parts, provides for powers and obligations of supply authorities, certain powers of inspection, the safety and energy efficiency of electrical appliances, conservation and management of electrical energy, and extensive regulation-making powers. Full text English Website www.legislation.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Electricity Regulations 1947. Legislation | Australia | 1947 (2022) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production Source: FAO, FAOLEX