Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

UTILITIES (ELECTRICITY RESTRICTIONS) REGULATION 2004 (NO 61 OF 2004) - REG 6

    (1)     The Minister may, in writing, approve a scheme to restrict the use of electricity (the approved electricity restriction scheme ) if satisfied that the scheme is necessary to—

        (a)     facilitate, as far as practicable, the provision of efficient, reliable and sustainable electricity services by utilities to consumers; or

        (b)     protect the interests of consumers; or

        (c)     manage the safety and security of the electricity network; or

        (d)     protect public safety.

    (2)     An approval is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.