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Gas Act 1997.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the gas supply industry; to make provision for safety and technical standards for gas installations and gas appliances; to repeal the Gas Act 1988; and for other purposes.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Authorization/permit Internal trade Non-governmental entity
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 95 sections divided into eight Parts and completed by two Schedules, regulates the gas supply industry and makes provisions for the safety and technical standards for gas installation and gas appliances. The Act defines the powers and duties of the Essential Services Commission on matters related to gas supply; it provides for the appointment of a Technical Regulator and describes its functions and powers; and provides for the creation of a consumer advisory committee. Part 3 of the Act is dedicated to the gas supply industry and related licence, price regulation, standard terms and conditions for retailing gas and temporary gas rationing. Part 4 is dedicated to gas entities’ powers and duties, Part 5 to safety and technical issues, Part 6 to enforcement of the Act and Part 7 to reviews and appeals.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Gas Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gas Regulations 1997.

Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2009)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gas Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2016)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX