{"id":"energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995","name":"Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995","slug":"energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"wa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176552,"registerId":"wa-energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995","content":"![Crest]()Western Australia\n\nEnergy Coordination Act 1994\n\nEnergy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995\n\nWestern Australia\n\nEnergy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995\n\nContents\n\nPart 1 — Preliminary\n\n1. Citation 1\n\n2. Commencement 1\n\n3. Terms used in these regulations 1\n\n4. Forms 1\n\nPart 2 — Designation of inspectors\n\n5. Classification of inspectors 2\n\n6. Qualification of inspectors 2\n\n7. Power of inspectors 2\n\n8. Variation or cancellation of certificate 3\n\nPart 3 — Infringement notices\n\n9. Prescribed offences and modified penalties 4\n\n10. Authorised officers and approved officers 4\n\nPart 4 — Appeals under section 19B(2)(b) of the Act\n\n11. Terms used in this Part 5\n\n12. Technical review panel 5\n\n13. Procedure 6\n\nSchedule 1 — Forms\n\nForm 1 — Certificate of designation 7\n\nForm 2 — Infringement notice 8\n\nForm 3 — Withdrawal of infringement notice 10\n\nSchedule 2 — Prescribed offences and modified penalties\n\nNotes\n\nCompilation table 12\n\nOther notes 13\n\nDefined terms\n\n  \n\nEnergy Coordination Act 1994\n\nEnergy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995\n\n## Part 1 — Preliminary\n\n[Heading inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1044.]\n\n##### 1. Citation\n\nThese regulations may be cited as the *Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995*.\n\n[Regulation 1 amended: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1044; 30 Nov 2007 p. 5931.]\n\n##### 2. Commencement\n\nThese regulations come into operation on the day on which the *Energy Coordination Act 1994* comes into operation.\n\n##### 3. Terms used in these regulations\n\nIn these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears —\n\n  issuing authority, in relation to an inspector designated under section 12 of the Act by the Director, means the Director;\n\n  the Act means the *Energy Coordination Act 1994*.\n\n[Regulation 3 amended: Gazette 5 Nov 2004 p. 4982.]\n\n##### 4. Forms\n\nThe forms set out in Schedule 1 are prescribed in relation to the matters specified in those forms.\n\n[Regulation 4 inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1044.]\n\n## Part 2 — Designation of inspectors\n\n[Heading inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1044.]\n\n##### 5. Classification of inspectors\n\nInspectors designated pursuant to section 12 of the Act shall be classified as follows —\n\n(a) Inspector (Gas); or\n\n(b) Inspector (Electricity).\n\n##### 6. Qualification of inspectors\n\nA person shall not be designated as an inspector unless the issuing authority is satisfied that the person has such qualifications and experience as will enable that person to carry out in a proper and efficient manner the duties of an inspector of the classification specified in the instrument of designation of that person.\n\n[Regulation 6 amended: Gazette 5 Nov 2004 p. 4982.]\n\n##### 7. Power of inspectors\n\nThe powers conferred on an inspector having the classification specified in Column 1 of the Table to this regulation may only be exercised —\n\n(a) for the purpose of an Act specified in Column 2 of that Table opposite, and corresponding to, that classification; and\n\n(b) subject to any limitation, and any restriction, specified in the certificate of designation held by that person.\n\n**Table**\n\n| **Column 1**<br>**Classification of Inspector** | **Column 2**<br>**Acts** |\n| --- | --- |\n| Inspector (Gas) | *Gas Standards Act 1972*, *Energy Coordination Act 1994* |\n| Inspector (Electricity) | *Electricity Act 1945*, *Energy Coordination Act 1994* |\n\n\n##### 8. Variation or cancellation of certificate\n\n(1) Any certificate of designation furnished to an inspector pursuant to section 13 of the Act may be varied or cancelled by the issuing authority.\n\n(2) Where a certificate of designation is varied or cancelled under subregulation (1), the person in respect of whom the certificate was issued shall return the certificate to the issuing authority.\n\n(3) A person who fails to comply with subregulation (2) commits an offence.\n\nPenalty: $200.\n\n## Part 3 — Infringement notices\n\n[Heading inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1044.]\n\n##### 9. Prescribed offences and modified penalties\n\n(1) The offences specified in Schedule 2 are offences for which an infringement notice may be issued under the *Criminal Procedure Act 2004* Part 2.\n\n(2) The modified penalty specified opposite an offence in Schedule 2 is the modified penalty for that offence for the purposes of the *Criminal Procedure Act 2004* section 5(3).\n\n[Regulation 9 inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1044.]\n\n##### 10. Authorised officers and approved officers\n\n(1) The Director may, in writing, appoint persons or classes of persons to be authorised officers or approved officers for the purposes of the *Criminal Procedure Act 2004* Part 2.\n\n(2) The Director is to issue to each authorised officer a certificate of his or her appointment.\n\n[Regulation 10 inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1045; amended: Gazette 6 Nov 2009 p. 4467.]\n\n## Part 4 — Appeals under section 19B(2)(b) of the Act\n\n[Heading inserted: Gazette 30 Nov 2007 p. 5931.]\n\n##### 11. Terms used in this Part\n\nIn this Part —\n\n  appeal means an appeal under section 19B(2)(b) of the Act;\n\n  appellant means a network operator who commences an appeal;\n\n  technical review panel means a panel mentioned in section 19B(2)(b) of the Act.\n\n[Regulation 11 inserted: Gazette 30 Nov 2007 p. 5931‑2.]\n\n##### 12. Technical review panel\n\n(1) If an appeal is made under section 19B(2)(b) of the Act, the chief executive officer must convene a technical review panel.\n\n(2) The technical review panel is to consist of 3 professional engineers who are competent to deal with the matter the subject of the appeal appointed by the chief executive officer from individuals nominated by the President of the Western Australian Division of The Institution of Engineers Australia.\n\n(3) The chief executive officer must appoint one of the members of the technical review panel to be the chairperson.\n\n(4) The chief executive officer may —\n\n(a) direct that the members of the technical review panel are to be paid remuneration; and\n\n(b) determine the amount of any such payments on the recommendation of the Public Sector Commissioner.\n\n(5) The chief executive officer must provide the technical review panel with such support services as it may reasonably require.\n\n[Regulation 12 inserted: Gazette 30 Nov 2007 p. 5932; amended: Gazette 11 Feb 2011 p. 506‑7.]\n\n##### 13. Procedure\n\n(1) An appeal must be commenced by the appellant giving the chief executive officer a notice of appeal.\n\n(2) The notice of appeal must —\n\n(a) be in writing; and\n\n(b) set out the grounds of appeal; and\n\n(c) set out any representations that the appellant wishes to make in support of the appeal.\n\n(3) The notice of appeal must be given to the chief executive officer within 30 days after the day on which the appellant received —\n\n(a) written notice of the Director’s determination under section 19A(5) of the Act; or\n\n(b) written notice of the Director’s refusal to approve an agreement reached under section 18C(6) of the Act.\n\n(4) The chief executive officer must give the technical review panel the notice of appeal as soon as practicable after the technical review panel is convened.\n\n(5) Subject to subregulation (6), the technical review panel may determine its own procedure.\n\n(6) The technical review panel must give the Director —\n\n(a) a copy of the notice of appeal; and\n\n(b) a reasonable opportunity to make submissions in relation to the appeal.\n\n(7) The technical review panel must complete the review by making a decision under section 19B(3) of the Act within the period specified by the chief executive officer in writing.\n\n(8) The technical review panel must give the appellant and the Director written notice of its decision made under section 19B(3) of the Act.\n\n[Regulation 13 inserted: Gazette 30 Nov 2007 p. 5932‑3.]\n\nSchedule 1 — Forms\n\n[r. 4]\n\n[Heading inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1045.]\n\nForm 1 — Certificate of designation\n\n*Energy Coordination Act 1994*\n\n*Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995* 2\n\n**CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION**\n\nThis is to certify that .............................................................................................. is designated an *Inspector (Gas)/*Inspector (Electricity) for the purposes of the following Acts:\n\n.................................................................................................................................\n\n.................................................................................................................................\n\nPowers of inspection that may be exercised: ...............................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\nLimitations/Restrictions applicable: ............................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\n....................................................................................................................\n\nThis designation has effect until .................................................................. (date)\n\nDIRECTOR OF ENERGY SAFETY\n\n*Delete as inapplicable.\n\nDated ................................... 20....... Certificate No. ......................................\n\n[Form 1 amended: Gazette 5 Nov 2004 p. 4982‑3; 20 Mar 2007 p. 1045.]\n\nForm 2 — Infringement notice\n\n- *Energy Coordination Act 1994***Infringement notice** Infringement\nnotice no.\n- **Alleged offender** Name: Family name\n- Given names\n- or Company name ____________________________________ ACN\n- Address ________________________________________________ Postcode\n- **Alleged offence** Description of offence _____________________________________\n- *Energy Coordination Act 1994* s.\n- Date / /20 Time a.m./p.m.\n- Modified penalty $\n- **Officer issuing notice** Name\n- Signature\n- Office\n- **Date** Date of notice / /20\n- **Notice to alleged offender** It is alleged that you have committed the above offence.If you do not want to be prosecuted in court for the offence, pay the modified penalty within 28 days after the date of this notice. **By post:** Send a cheque or money order (payable to ‘Director of Energy Safety’) to: Director of Energy Safety *[Address]* **In person:** Pay the cashier at: Energy Safety *[Address]* **If you do not pay** the modified penalty within 28 days, you may be prosecuted or enforcement action may be taken under the *Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994*. Under that Act, some or all of the following action may be taken — your driver’s licence may be suspended, your vehicle licence may be suspended or cancelled, you may be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence or vehicle licence, your vehicle may be immobilised or have its number plates removed, your details may be published on a website, your earnings or bank accounts may be garnished, and your property may be seized and sold.**If you need more time** to pay the modified penalty, you can apply for an extension of time by writing to the Director of Energy Safety at the above address. **If you want this matter to be dealt with by prosecution in court,** tick this box ❑ and post this notice to the Director of Energy Safety at the above address within 28 days after the date of this notice.\n\n\n[Form 2 inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1045‑6; amended: Gazette 20 Aug 2013 p. 3831; SL 2020/163 r. 26.]\n\nForm 3 — Withdrawal of infringement notice\n\n- *Energy Coordination Act 1994***Withdrawal of infringement notice** Withdrawal no.\n- **Alleged offender** Name: Family name\n- Given names\n- or Company name _____________________________________ ACN\n- Address _______________________________________________________ Postcode\n- **Infringement notice** Infringement notice no.\n- Date of issue / /20\n- **Alleged offence** Description of offence ____________________________________\n- *Energy Coordination Act 1994* s.\n- Date / /20 Time a.m./p.m.\n- **Officer withdrawing notice** Name\n- Signature\n- Office\n- **Date** Date of withdrawal / /20\n- **Withdrawal of infringement notice***[*delete\nwhichever\nis not applicable]* The above infringement notice issued against you has been withdrawn.If you have already paid the modified penalty for the alleged offence you are entitled to a refund.* Your refund is enclosed.*or** If you have paid the modified penalty but a refund is not enclosed, to claim your refund sign this notice and post it to:Director of Energy Safety *[Address]* Signature / /20\n\n\n[Form 3 inserted: Gazette 20 Mar 2007 p. 1046.]\n\nSchedule 2 — Prescribed offences and modified penalties\n\n[r. 9]\n\n[Heading inserted: Gazette 6 Nov 2009 p. 4468.]\n\n| **Offences under *Energy Coordination Act 1994*** | | **Modified penalty** | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | **Individual** | **Body corporate** |\n| s. 20(1)(b) | Failing to give inspector access to land, premises or thing, or to give reasonable assistance, when required under s. 14(b) | $1 000 | $5 000 |\n| s. 20(2) | Failing to provide information, records or documents when requested under s. 14(d) | $1 000 | $5 000 |\n| s. 20(3) | Giving false or misleading information in response to a request under s. 14(d) | $1 000 | $5 000 |\n| s. 20(4) | Failing to comply with order given by inspector under s. 18 | $2 000 | $10 000 |\n| s. 20(4) | Failing to comply with order given by inspector under s. 18A, 18B or 18C | $3 000 | $15 000 |\n\n\n[Schedule 2 inserted: Gazette 6 Nov 2009 p. 4468.]\n\n![]()\n\nNotes\n\nThis is a compilation of the *Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995* and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation, and for information about any reprints, see the compilation table.\n\nCompilation table\n\n| **Citation** | | **Published** | **Commencement** |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| *Energy Coordination (Designation of Inspectors) Regulations 1995* 1 | 23 Dec 1994 p. 7139‑42 | 1 Jan 1995 (see r. 2 and *Gazette* 23 Dec 1994 p. 7069) | | |\n| **Reprint 1: The *Energy Coordination (Designation of Inspectors) Regulations 1995* as at 7 May 2004** | | | | |\n| *Energy Coordination (Designation of Inspectors) Amendment Regulations 2004* | 5 Nov 2004 p. 4982‑3 | 5 Nov 2004 | | |\n| *Energy Coordination (Designation of Inspectors) Amendment Regulations 2007* | 20 Mar 2007 p. 1043‑7 | 20 Mar 2007 | | |\n| *Energy Coordination (Inspectors and Infringement Notices) Amendment Regulations 2007* | 30 Nov 2007 p. 5931‑3 | r. 1 and 2: 30 Nov 2007 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 Dec 2007 (see r. 2(b) and *Gazette* 30 Nov 2007 p. 5927) | | |\n| **Reprint 2: The *Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995* as at 25 Jan 2008** (includes amendments listed above) | | | | |\n| *Energy Coordination (General) Amendment Regulations 2009* | 6 Nov 2009 p. 4467-8 | r. 1 and 2: 6 Nov 2009 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 7 Nov 2009 (see r. 2(b)) | | |\n| *Public Sector Reform (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2011* r. 20 | | 11 Feb 2011 p. 502‑7 | 12 Feb 2011 (see r. 2(d)) | |\n| *Energy Coordination (General) Amendment Regulations 2013* | | 20 Aug 2013 p. 3831 | r. 1 and 2: 20 Aug 2013 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 21 Aug 2013 (see r. 2(b) and *Gazette* 20 Aug 2013 p. 3815) | |\n| *Commerce Regulations Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2020* Pt. 13 | | SL 2020/163 25 Sep 2020 | 29 Sep 2020 (see r. 2(b) and SL 2020/159 cl. 2(a)) | |\n\n\nOther notes\n\n1 Citation was initially the *Energy Coordination (Designation of Inspectors) Regulations 1995* and was subsequently changed to the *Energy Coordination (Inspectors and Infringement Notices) Regulations 1995* then to the *Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995* (see note under r. 1).\n\n2 Formerly referred to the *Energy Coordination (Inspectors and Infringement Notices) Regulations 1995* the citation of which was changed (see note under r. 1). This reference was changed under the *Reprints Act 1984* s. 7(3)(gb).\n\nDefined terms\n\n*[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]*\n\n**Defined term Provision(s)**\n\nappeal 11\n\nappellant 11\n\nissuing authority 3\n\ntechnical review panel 11\n\nthe Act 3\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope cannot be assessed as the legislative text was not accessible. No comparison between original intent and current provisions is possible."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative content was retrievable — the source URL returned a 'page not available' error","Cannot assess structural complexity, cross-references, definitions, or regulatory obligations without the text","Score of 1 reflects absence of analysable content, not simplicity of the underlying law"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations, made under the Energy Coordination Act 1994, set out the practical rules governing licensing, conduct and oversight of energy industry participants in Western Australia. They affect gas and electricity suppliers, network operators and anyone regulated under the Act, and matter because they define compliance requirements and regulatory supervision for the WA energy sector. Access the WA legislation site or Parliamentary Counsel for the full text."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Originally framed to designate inspectors, the regulations were expanded by later amendments to include an infringement notice regime (prescribed offences and modified penalties) and a formal technical appeal procedure for network operators (see Parts 2–4, Schedule 2 and compilation notes). The compilation shows citation and substantive additions over time rather than only nominal renaming."},"complexity_factors":["Cross‑references to multiple Acts (Energy Coordination Act 1994, Gas Standards Act 1972, Electricity Act 1945, Criminal Procedure Act 2004) which require readers to consult other statutes (regs 7, 9)","Distinct classifications and qualification requirements for inspectors with certificate limitations and a penalty for non‑return (regs 5–8)","Infringement notice regime specifying prescribed offences and different modified penalties for individuals and bodies corporate (reg 9, Schedule 2)","Administrative discretion held by the Director and chief executive officer (appointing authorised/approved officers, varying/cancelling certificates, convening panels, setting remuneration and timeframes) (regs 8, 10, 12, 13)","Procedure and time limits for appeals to a technical review panel with specified composition and nomination source (regs 11–13)","Prescribed forms and procedural details in Schedules (Schedule 1 forms; Schedule 2 offences) that implement enforcement mechanics","Amendment history and changed citation suggest piecemeal additions over time, increasing interpretive burden (Compilation table and Other notes)"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set out how energy inspectors are appointed, what powers and limits they have, the forms and fines for specified offences, and a technical appeal process for network operators. They affect inspectors, the Director/chief executive officer who appoints and supports panels, network operators, and any person or company who may be issued infringement notices (individual and corporate penalties differ). It matters because it creates the administrative rules, penalties and timelines that govern inspection, compliance reporting and review under the Energy Coordination Act."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has grown beyond its original scope. It began as the 'Energy Coordination (Designation of Inspectors) Regulations 1995' focused solely on appointing inspectors. It was later renamed to 'Energy Coordination (Inspectors and Infringement Notices) Regulations 1995' when infringement notice powers were added in 2007, and finally became the 'Energy Coordination (General) Regulations 1995' when appeal procedures for technical review panels were added in late 2007. The current version covers three distinct operational areas: inspector designation, enforcement mechanisms (fines), and dispute resolution (appeals)."},"complexity_factors":["Short length (13 regulations plus schedules)","Only 5 defined terms in the interpretation section","Minimal cross-referencing (primarily to the parent Energy Coordination Act 1994 and Criminal Procedure Act 2004)","Straightforward conditional logic (if-then structures without nesting)","Clear structure with only 4 Parts covering distinct topics (preliminary, inspectors, infringement notices, appeals)","No exceptions to exceptions or deeply nested subsections"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Western Australian regulation that sets up the practical rules for how energy safety inspectors operate and how people can appeal energy safety decisions.\n\n**What it does:**\n\n*   **Creates two types of inspectors:** Gas inspectors and Electricity inspectors, who check that gas and electrical work meets safety standards.\n*   **Sets qualifications:** Inspectors must have proper skills and experience for their role.\n*   **Limits their powers:** Each inspector only has authority under specific laws (the Gas Standards Act 1972 or Electricity Act 1945) and only within the limits written on their official certificate.\n*   **Allows on-the-spot fines:** Lists specific offences (like refusing to let an inspector in, giving false information, or ignoring safety orders) where inspectors can issue infringement notices (fines you can pay to avoid court) instead of taking you to court.\n*   **Sets up an appeal process:** If a network operator (like a power or gas company) disagrees with a safety decision, they can appeal to a technical review panel made up of three independent engineers who review the decision.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n*   Energy safety inspectors and the Director of Energy Safety who oversees them.\n*   Gas and electricity network operators who might need to appeal decisions.\n*   Anyone who owns property or operates equipment that inspectors need to check (they can be fined if they obstruct inspectors).\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis regulation keeps the lights on and the gas flowing safely. It ensures inspectors are qualified and know exactly what they can and cannot do, while giving the public and industry a clear, fair way to challenge decisions without immediately going to court."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995","history":"/api/acts/energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995/history","analysis":"/api/acts/energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/energy-coordination-general-regulations-1995/documents"}}