UTILITIES ACT 2000 - SECT 3 ICRC's objects
UTILITIES ACT 2000 - SECT 3
ICRC's objectsICRC's objects under this Act are as follows:
(a) to encourage the provision of safe, reliable, efficient and high quality utility services at reasonable prices;
(b) to minimise the potential for misuse of monopoly power in the provision of utility services;
(c) to promote competition in the provision of utility services;
(d) to encourage long-term investment, growth and employment in utility service industries;
(e) to promote ecologically sustainable development in the provision of utility services;
(f) to protect the interests of consumers;
(g) to ensure that advice given to ICRC by the ACAT is properly considered;
(h) to ensure the Government's programs about the provision of utility services are properly addressed;
(i) to give effect to directions of the Minister under section 19.