Queensland Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL GAS (QUEENSLAND) LAW - SECT 148E

148E AER reviews about application of this Chapter

(1) The MCE may request the AER to conduct a review into, and report to it as to, whether this Chapter, or a provision of this Chapter, should apply to any person or class of persons to whom the Chapter or provision does not currently apply.

(2) A request under subsection (1) must be in writing.

(3) On receiving a request under this section, the AER must conduct the review.

(4) In conducting a review under this section, the AER must—

(a) have regard to—

(i) the national gas objective; and

(ii) the effect the application of this Chapter, or a provision of this Chapter, to another person or class of persons would have on—

(A) the promotion of access to pipeline services and any other benefits that may be associated with the application; and

(B) the costs that are likely to be incurred by the person or class of persons if they were operating efficiently; and

(b) consult, in accordance with the Rules, with the public.

(5) On the completion of a review under this section, the AER must prepare a report and—

(a) give the report to the MCE; and

(b) publish the report on its website.