Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

GAS ACT 1992 - SECT 6

6. (1) In the performance of any function under this Act, the Authority and each Review Panel shall have regard to the following objectives:

        (a)     to ensure that authorised distributors satisfy, so far as it is economical to do so, all reasonable demands for gas;

        (b)     to ensure that authorised distributors are able to finance the provision of gas supply services;

        (c)     to protect the interests of consumers in relation to prices charged for the supply of gas, other terms on which gas is supplied, the continuity of the supply of gas and the quality of services connected with the supply of gas that are provided by authorised distributors;

        (d)     to protect the public from dangers arising from the transmission, distribution or use of gas;

        (e)     to protect the interests of consumers in relation to the development, extraction, provision, allocation, transportation, distribution, pricing, conservation, utilisation and conditions of supply, of gas;

        (f)     subject to paragraphs (a) to (e) (inclusive)—to promote efficiency and productivity of authorised distributors in reticulating gas and the efficient use of gas by consumers;

        (g)     subject to paragraphs (a) to (e) (inclusive)—to promote effective competition in the interests of consumers.

(2) In making a decision under subsection 36 (1), paragraph 36 (5) (b) or subsection 39 (3), 40 (1) or 41 (1), the Minister shall have regard to the objectives listed in subsection (1).

PART II—GAS AUTHORITY

Division 1—Establishment, functions and powers