New South Wales Consolidated Acts

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1995 - SECT 3

3 Objects

The objects of this Act are--

(a) to promote the efficient and environmentally responsible production and use of electricity and to deliver a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and

Note : Customer choice and rights in relation to electricity connections and electricity supply are provided for by the National Energy Retail Law (NSW) .

(b) to confer on network operators such powers as are necessary to enable them to construct, operate, repair and maintain their electricity works, and

(d) to promote and encourage the safety of persons and property in relation to the generation, transmission, distribution and use of electricity, and

(e) to ensure that any significant disruption to the supply of electricity in an emergency is managed effectively.