The Electricity Industry Reform Act 1998 (EIR Act) has been superseded by the Electricity Industry Act 2010 which is enforced by the Electricity Authority.
This practice note was first published in September 1998 and revised in August 1999 and is not current. It has not been superseded by any other document. The purpose of the Practice Note is to give assistance to those parties likely to be affected by the EIR Act and to their advisors by:
- identifying those areas of the EIR Act providing for the Commission to have a role, and which bear upon that role; and
- indicating the processes the Commission will apply in fulfilling that role.
While this Practice Note will not cover every eventuality and permutation that might arise in respect of the Commission's role under the EIR Act, it should provide a useful, general guide. However, it is not intended as a substitute for legal advice and, given the complex nature and scope of the EIR Act, any parties to whom it is likely to apply should seek appropriate legal advice.
