Second Reading Speeches

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2002

Type
Government
Portfolio
Environment and Heritage
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000
in relation to: clarification of definitions, including those related to eligible renewable energy sources, components of a power station, relevant acquisitions of electricity and penalty charges; extension of authorised officers; capacity of Renewable Energy Regulator to: vary certain decisions; suspend entitlements, including the accreditation of a power station, in certain limited circumstances; and gather information; and inclusion of administrative review provisions covering decisions by the Regulator to take action to vary or suspend; and
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977
to clarify the avenues for appeal in relation to assessment decisions under the
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000
. Also contains application and transitional provisions.

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