After section 38 of the Gas Industry Act 2001 insert —
(1) The Commission must consult the AER before the Commission revokes a retail licence.
(2) Consultation under subsection (1) must be in accordance with the regulations (if any).
(3) The revocation of a retail licence by the Commission is not invalidated by reason only of a failure to comply with this section.
(1) If the Commission revokes a retail licence, the Commission must notify the AER and AEMO of that revocation within the prescribed period (if any).
(2) The revocation of a retail licence by the Commission is not invalidated by reason only of a failure to comply with subsection (1).".