ENERGY AND UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION ACT 1987 - SECT 5
Objects
ENERGY AND UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION ACT 1987 - SECT 5
Objects
5 Objects
(1) The objects of this Act in relation to energy are--
(a) to secure the best
management of the supply and use of energy in the State,
(b) to provide an
authoritative source of advice to the Government and the community on energy
matters and their co-ordination,
(c) to apply the State's energy resources,
technologies and associated expertise to promote economic development and
employment in the State,
(d) to promote and maintain the efficiency and
accountability of energy producers and suppliers and their responsiveness to
community needs and expectations,
(e) to promote the most cost-effective long
term match of energy supply and demand, and
(f) to promote the safe and
effective utilisation of energy.
(2) In the administration of Acts relating
to energy, regard shall, to the maximum extent possible having regard to the
needs of the State and available resources, and subject to any directions of
the Minister, be had to the objects of this Act.
(3) The objects of this Act
in relation to water are--