(1) In this section
—
Pilbara Networks Access Code includes —
(a) an
amendment of the Pilbara Networks Access Code; or
(b) a
code repealing and replacing the Pilbara Networks Access Code.
(2) This section
applies if the Pilbara Networks Access Code is established by a separate
instrument under section 120A(2).
(3) The Pilbara
Networks Access Code is subsidiary legislation for the purposes of the
Interpretation Act 1984 .
(4) The Pilbara
Networks Access Code is to be laid before each House of Parliament within 6
sitting days of that House after the day on which the code is published in the
Gazette .
(5) Notice of motion
to disallow the Pilbara Networks Access Code or any part of the code may be
given in either House of Parliament within 10 sitting days of that House after
the day on which the code is laid before it under subsection (4).
(6) Within 10 sitting
days of a House of Parliament after notice of motion has been given in that
House under subsection (5), that House may pass a resolution disallowing the
Pilbara Networks Access Code or any part of the code.
(7) If the Pilbara
Networks Access Code is not laid before both Houses of Parliament under
subsection (4), or is disallowed by either House in whole or in part under
subsection (6), the code, or the disallowed part of the code (as applicable)
ceases to have effect, but without affecting the validity or curing the
invalidity of anything done or the omission of anything in the meantime.
(8) If a resolution
has been passed under subsection (6), notice to that effect is to be published
in the Gazette within 21 days.
[Section 120G inserted: No. 9 of 2020 s. 19.]