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Electricity Act 1945.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1946 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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