Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES (CONTINUITY OF SUPPLY) ACT 1992 (REPEALED) - SECT 15

(1)     A person who is, or is likely to be, directly affected by the withdrawal of an essential service may apply in writing or orally to the review committee for relief under this Act on the ground that payment of the relevant account would result in substantial financial hardship.

(2)     The review committee shall not consider an oral application unless it has been confirmed in writing within 1 week after the making of the oral application, or within such further period as may be allowed by the committee.

(3)     A written application or a written confirmation of an oral application shall—

        (a)     be substantially in accordance with a form approved by the chairperson of the review committee and published in the Gazette ;

        (b)     be signed by the applicant; and

        (c)     be lodged at the office of the chairperson of the committee.