{"id":"qld:act-2024-015","name":"Energy (Infrastructure Facilitation) Act 2024","slug":"energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"15 of 2024","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29549,"registerId":"qld-act-2024-015-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis Act may be cited as the Energy (Infrastructure Facilitation) Act 2024 .\ns 1 sub 2025 No. 30 s 5","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Main purposes of Act","content":"### sec.3 Main purposes of Act\n\nThe main purposes of this Act are—\nto increase the amount of electricity generated in Queensland in a way that is cost-effective, safe, secure and reliable; and\nto facilitate and support the efficient and coordinated augmentation of the national transmission grid in Queensland to accommodate the increased generation of electricity mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\nto provide for support for workers in the energy industry and communities affected by the increased generation of electricity mentioned in paragraph (a) .\ns 3 sub 2025 No. 30 s 6\n- (a) to increase the amount of electricity generated in Queensland in a way that is cost-effective, safe, secure and reliable; and\n- (b) to facilitate and support the efficient and coordinated augmentation of the national transmission grid in Queensland to accommodate the increased generation of electricity mentioned in paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) to provide for support for workers in the energy industry and communities affected by the increased generation of electricity mentioned in paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"How main purposes are primarily achieved","content":"### sec.4 How main purposes are primarily achieved\n\nThe main purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) are to be achieved primarily by providing a framework that includes—\nstrategic infrastructure path objectives and ways to help achieve those objectives; and\nthe identification and construction of priority transmission investments; and\nthe development and operation of regional energy hubs and coordinated and streamlined connection and access to transmission networks for the hubs; and\nthe facilitation and support of the delivery of the CopperString project.\nThe main purpose of this Act mentioned in section 3 (c) is to be achieved primarily by establishing the Job Security Guarantee Fund, including for the purpose of implementing the job security guarantee.\ns 4 sub 2025 No. 30 s 6\n(sec.4-ssec.1) The main purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) are to be achieved primarily by providing a framework that includes— strategic infrastructure path objectives and ways to help achieve those objectives; and the identification and construction of priority transmission investments; and the development and operation of regional energy hubs and coordinated and streamlined connection and access to transmission networks for the hubs; and the facilitation and support of the delivery of the CopperString project.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) The main purpose of this Act mentioned in section 3 (c) is to be achieved primarily by establishing the Job Security Guarantee Fund, including for the purpose of implementing the job security guarantee.\n- (a) strategic infrastructure path objectives and ways to help achieve those objectives; and\n- (b) the identification and construction of priority transmission investments; and\n- (c) the development and operation of regional energy hubs and coordinated and streamlined connection and access to transmission networks for the hubs; and\n- (d) the facilitation and support of the delivery of the CopperString project.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act binds all persons","content":"### sec.5 Act binds all persons\n\nThis Act binds all persons, including the State.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.6 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of strategic infrastructure path","content":"### sec.7 Meaning of strategic infrastructure path\n\nThe strategic infrastructure path is—\nthe significant electricity infrastructure projects, including sequencing and timing of delivery of the projects, identified in the system outlook under section 15 (2) (a) ; and\nany project that is an eligible priority transmission investment if section 20 (2) (b) applies in relation to the project; and\nany hub transmission network for a regional energy hub not mentioned in the system outlook.\ns 7 amd 2025 No. 30 s 7\n- (a) the significant electricity infrastructure projects, including sequencing and timing of delivery of the projects, identified in the system outlook under section 15 (2) (a) ; and\n- (b) any project that is an eligible priority transmission investment if section 20 (2) (b) applies in relation to the project; and\n- (c) any hub transmission network for a regional energy hub not mentioned in the system outlook.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of strategic infrastructure path objectives","content":"### sec.8 Meaning of strategic infrastructure path objectives\n\nThe strategic infrastructure path objectives are the following objectives—\nthe long-term minimisation of the cost of electricity for Queensland consumers;\nthe provision of a safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity to Queensland consumers;\nthe reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity in Queensland.\ns 8 sub 2025 No. 30 s 8\n- (a) the long-term minimisation of the cost of electricity for Queensland consumers;\n- (b) the provision of a safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity to Queensland consumers;\n- (c) the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity in Queensland.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.9\n\ns 9 om 2025 No. 30 s 9","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.10\n\ns 10 om 2025 No. 30 s 9","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11\n\ns 11 om 2025 No. 30 s 9","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12\n\ns 12 om 2025 No. 30 s 9","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Public ownership of energy assets","content":"# Public ownership of energy assets","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public ownership targets","content":"### sec.13 Public ownership targets\n\nEach of the following is a public ownership target for a class of energy asset—\nthat 100% of public ownership of generation assets publicly owned and in operation on the commencement of this subsection, and that continue in operation, is maintained;\nthat public ownership of transmission and distribution assets is 100%;\nthat public ownership of deep storage assets is 100%.\nThe Minister must prepare a report about whether each public ownership target is being achieved—\non 31 May 2027; and\nat further intervals of 2 years.\nThe report must—\ninclude a description of how the percentage of publicly owned assets for each class of energy assets is worked out; and\nbe published on the department’s website.\nIn this section—\nclass of energy assets means the following classes of assets in Queensland—\ngeneration assets;\ntransmission and distribution assets;\ndeep storage assets.\ndeep storage assets means assets for pumped hydro energy storage that are—\ncapable of generating at least 1,500MW for 24 hours; and\nprescribed by regulation.\ngeneration assets means assets that constitute a generating system for which a person is registered as a generator or intermediary under the National Electricity Rules, other than the following—\nassets that are—\npredominantly used to generate electricity for conversion to a form of energy suitable for export; and\nprescribed by regulation;\na generating system with a nameplate rating of less than 30MW;\na generating system comprised of generating units with a combined nameplate rating of less than 30MW;\nan asset used for pumped hydro energy storage, including a deep storage asset;\nanother asset that directly or indirectly uses electricity to create a stored source of energy that may later be converted by the generating system to electricity.\npublic ownership , in relation to a class of energy assets, means—\nownership, whether wholly or partly, of assets of the class by the State; or\nif the State directly or indirectly holds a right or interest in another entity that owns assets of the class—ownership, whether wholly or partly, of the assets by the other entity.\ntransmission and distribution assets means assets that constitute the following, other than an asset excluded from this definition by regulation—\na transmission system that is regulated by a transmission determination;\na distribution system under the National Electricity (Queensland) Law that is regulated by a distribution determination under that Law;\nthe hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.\ns 13 amd 2025 No. 30 s 10\n(sec.13-ssec.1) Each of the following is a public ownership target for a class of energy asset— that 100% of public ownership of generation assets publicly owned and in operation on the commencement of this subsection, and that continue in operation, is maintained; that public ownership of transmission and distribution assets is 100%; that public ownership of deep storage assets is 100%.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) The Minister must prepare a report about whether each public ownership target is being achieved— on 31 May 2027; and at further intervals of 2 years.\n(sec.13-ssec.3) The report must— include a description of how the percentage of publicly owned assets for each class of energy assets is worked out; and be published on the department’s website.\n(sec.13-ssec.4) In this section— class of energy assets means the following classes of assets in Queensland— generation assets; transmission and distribution assets; deep storage assets. deep storage assets means assets for pumped hydro energy storage that are— capable of generating at least 1,500MW for 24 hours; and prescribed by regulation. generation assets means assets that constitute a generating system for which a person is registered as a generator or intermediary under the National Electricity Rules, other than the following— assets that are— predominantly used to generate electricity for conversion to a form of energy suitable for export; and prescribed by regulation; a generating system with a nameplate rating of less than 30MW; a generating system comprised of generating units with a combined nameplate rating of less than 30MW; an asset used for pumped hydro energy storage, including a deep storage asset; another asset that directly or indirectly uses electricity to create a stored source of energy that may later be converted by the generating system to electricity. public ownership , in relation to a class of energy assets, means— ownership, whether wholly or partly, of assets of the class by the State; or if the State directly or indirectly holds a right or interest in another entity that owns assets of the class—ownership, whether wholly or partly, of the assets by the other entity. transmission and distribution assets means assets that constitute the following, other than an asset excluded from this definition by regulation— a transmission system that is regulated by a transmission determination; a distribution system under the National Electricity (Queensland) Law that is regulated by a distribution determination under that Law; the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.\n- (a) that 100% of public ownership of generation assets publicly owned and in operation on the commencement of this subsection, and that continue in operation, is maintained;\n- (b) that public ownership of transmission and distribution assets is 100%;\n- (c) that public ownership of deep storage assets is 100%.\n- (a) on 31 May 2027; and\n- (b) at further intervals of 2 years.\n- (a) include a description of how the percentage of publicly owned assets for each class of energy assets is worked out; and\n- (b) be published on the department’s website.\n- (a) generation assets;\n- (b) transmission and distribution assets;\n- (c) deep storage assets.\n- (a) capable of generating at least 1,500MW for 24 hours; and\n- (b) prescribed by regulation.\n- (a) assets that are— (i) predominantly used to generate electricity for conversion to a form of energy suitable for export; and (ii) prescribed by regulation;\n- (i) predominantly used to generate electricity for conversion to a form of energy suitable for export; and\n- (ii) prescribed by regulation;\n- (b) a generating system with a nameplate rating of less than 30MW;\n- (c) a generating system comprised of generating units with a combined nameplate rating of less than 30MW;\n- (d) an asset used for pumped hydro energy storage, including a deep storage asset;\n- (e) another asset that directly or indirectly uses electricity to create a stored source of energy that may later be converted by the generating system to electricity.\n- (i) predominantly used to generate electricity for conversion to a form of energy suitable for export; and\n- (ii) prescribed by regulation;\n- (a) ownership, whether wholly or partly, of assets of the class by the State; or\n- (b) if the State directly or indirectly holds a right or interest in another entity that owns assets of the class—ownership, whether wholly or partly, of the assets by the other entity.\n- (a) a transmission system that is regulated by a transmission determination;\n- (b) a distribution system under the National Electricity (Queensland) Law that is regulated by a distribution determination under that Law;\n- (c) the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14\n\ns 14 om 2025 No. 30 s 11","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Energy System Outlook","content":"# Energy System Outlook","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making and approving system outlook","content":"### sec.15 Making and approving system outlook\n\nThe Minister must make a document called the ‘Energy System Outlook’ (the system outlook ) which may be part of another document.\nThe system outlook must—\nidentify the particular significant electricity infrastructure projects, including the sequencing and timing of delivery of the projects, that each help to meet the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and\npriority transmission investments\nhub transmission networks for regional energy hubs\nlarge scale energy storage\ndescribe how the electricity infrastructure projects mentioned in paragraph (a) each help to meet the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and\nidentify parts of Queensland regions that are possibly suitable to be regional energy hubs; and\ninclude any other matter prescribed by regulation.\nThe system outlook may also include—\nan estimate of the operating life of each publicly owned coal-fired power station; and\nestimates, at intervals the Minister considers appropriate, of matters relating to the capacity of energy infrastructure that are required to achieve the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and\nthe total nameplate rating of generating systems in Queensland that are capable of producing electricity\nthe total capacity of infrastructure connected to transmission systems in Queensland to generate electricity on demand\nthe total capacity for storage of energy in a form capable of being converted to electricity in Queensland\nthe total capacity of devices that generate electricity that are owned by Queensland consumers\nany other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving—\nthe strategic infrastructure path objectives; or\nthe purposes of this Act.\nThe system outlook takes effect only if it has been approved by regulation.\nThe Minister must publish the system outlook on the department’s website.\ns 15 amd 2025 No. 30 s 13\n(sec.15-ssec.1) The Minister must make a document called the ‘Energy System Outlook’ (the system outlook ) which may be part of another document.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The system outlook must— identify the particular significant electricity infrastructure projects, including the sequencing and timing of delivery of the projects, that each help to meet the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and priority transmission investments hub transmission networks for regional energy hubs large scale energy storage describe how the electricity infrastructure projects mentioned in paragraph (a) each help to meet the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and identify parts of Queensland regions that are possibly suitable to be regional energy hubs; and include any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) The system outlook may also include— an estimate of the operating life of each publicly owned coal-fired power station; and estimates, at intervals the Minister considers appropriate, of matters relating to the capacity of energy infrastructure that are required to achieve the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and the total nameplate rating of generating systems in Queensland that are capable of producing electricity the total capacity of infrastructure connected to transmission systems in Queensland to generate electricity on demand the total capacity for storage of energy in a form capable of being converted to electricity in Queensland the total capacity of devices that generate electricity that are owned by Queensland consumers any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving— the strategic infrastructure path objectives; or the purposes of this Act.\n(sec.15-ssec.4) The system outlook takes effect only if it has been approved by regulation.\n(sec.15-ssec.5) The Minister must publish the system outlook on the department’s website.\n- (a) identify the particular significant electricity infrastructure projects, including the sequencing and timing of delivery of the projects, that each help to meet the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and Examples of significant electricity infrastructure projects— • priority transmission investments • hub transmission networks for regional energy hubs • large scale energy storage\n- • priority transmission investments\n- • hub transmission networks for regional energy hubs\n- • large scale energy storage\n- (b) describe how the electricity infrastructure projects mentioned in paragraph (a) each help to meet the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and\n- (c) identify parts of Queensland regions that are possibly suitable to be regional energy hubs; and\n- (d) include any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n- • priority transmission investments\n- • hub transmission networks for regional energy hubs\n- • large scale energy storage\n- (a) an estimate of the operating life of each publicly owned coal-fired power station; and\n- (b) estimates, at intervals the Minister considers appropriate, of matters relating to the capacity of energy infrastructure that are required to achieve the strategic infrastructure path objectives; and Examples of matters relating to the capacity of energy infrastructure for paragraph (b) — • the total nameplate rating of generating systems in Queensland that are capable of producing electricity • the total capacity of infrastructure connected to transmission systems in Queensland to generate electricity on demand • the total capacity for storage of energy in a form capable of being converted to electricity in Queensland • the total capacity of devices that generate electricity that are owned by Queensland consumers\n- • the total nameplate rating of generating systems in Queensland that are capable of producing electricity\n- • the total capacity of infrastructure connected to transmission systems in Queensland to generate electricity on demand\n- • the total capacity for storage of energy in a form capable of being converted to electricity in Queensland\n- • the total capacity of devices that generate electricity that are owned by Queensland consumers\n- (c) any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving—\n- (i) the strategic infrastructure path objectives; or (ii) the purposes of this Act.\n- (i) the strategic infrastructure path objectives; or\n- (ii) the purposes of this Act.\n- • the total nameplate rating of generating systems in Queensland that are capable of producing electricity\n- • the total capacity of infrastructure connected to transmission systems in Queensland to generate electricity on demand\n- • the total capacity for storage of energy in a form capable of being converted to electricity in Queensland\n- • the total capacity of devices that generate electricity that are owned by Queensland consumers\n- (i) the strategic infrastructure path objectives; or\n- (ii) the purposes of this Act.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of system outlook","content":"### sec.16 Review of system outlook\n\nThe Minister must review the system outlook—\nby 31 May 2027; and\nat further intervals of 2 years.\nHowever, subsection (1) does not prevent the Minister from reviewing the system outlook or a part of the system outlook at any time.\nIn reviewing the system outlook or a part of the system outlook, the Minister must have regard to the following matters—\nthe Integrated System Plan;\nthe strategic infrastructure path objectives;\nthe purposes of this Act;\nthe policies of the State in relation to energy or electricity;\nany other matter prescribed by regulation.\nAfter reviewing the system outlook or a part of the system outlook, the Minister may make a replacement system outlook.\nA replacement system outlook must include a summary of the difference between the content of the replacement system outlook and the system outlook in effect immediately before the replacement system outlook takes effect.\nSection 15 (2) to (5) applies in relation to the making and approval of the replacement system outlook.\ns 16 amd 2025 No. 30 s 14\n(sec.16-ssec.1) The Minister must review the system outlook— by 31 May 2027; and at further intervals of 2 years.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not prevent the Minister from reviewing the system outlook or a part of the system outlook at any time.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) In reviewing the system outlook or a part of the system outlook, the Minister must have regard to the following matters— the Integrated System Plan; the strategic infrastructure path objectives; the purposes of this Act; the policies of the State in relation to energy or electricity; any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.16-ssec.4) After reviewing the system outlook or a part of the system outlook, the Minister may make a replacement system outlook.\n(sec.16-ssec.5) A replacement system outlook must include a summary of the difference between the content of the replacement system outlook and the system outlook in effect immediately before the replacement system outlook takes effect.\n(sec.16-ssec.6) Section 15 (2) to (5) applies in relation to the making and approval of the replacement system outlook.\n- (a) by 31 May 2027; and\n- (b) at further intervals of 2 years.\n- (a) the Integrated System Plan;\n- (b) the strategic infrastructure path objectives;\n- (c) the purposes of this Act;\n- (d) the policies of the State in relation to energy or electricity;\n- (e) any other matter prescribed by regulation.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Priority transmission investments","content":"# Priority transmission investments","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.17 Purpose of part\n\nThe purpose of this part is—\nto facilitate the identification and construction of priority transmission investments; and\nto make provision for financial matters associated with the investments.\n- (a) to facilitate the identification and construction of priority transmission investments; and\n- (b) to make provision for financial matters associated with the investments.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.18 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nassessment documents means documents declared by regulation to be assessment documents.\ncandidate priority transmission investment means an eligible priority transmission investment declared to be a candidate priority transmission investment under section 24(1) .\ns 18 def candidate priority transmission investment amd 2025 No. 30 s 15 (1)\neligible priority transmission investment means a project prescribed as an eligible priority transmission investment under section 20 (1) .\nidentified need , for an eligible priority transmission investment, candidate priority transmission investment or priority transmission investment, means the objective the investment is intended to achieve.\ns 18 def identified need amd 2025 No. 30 s 15 (2)\npriority transmission investment see section 26 (2) .","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reference to construction of priority transmission investments etc.","content":"### sec.19 Reference to construction of priority transmission investments etc.\n\nIn this part, a reference to construction of an eligible priority transmission investment, candidate priority transmission investment or priority transmission investment is a reference to the construction, testing and commissioning of the infrastructure that is the subject of the investment.\ns 19 amd 2025 No. 30 s 16","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Construction of priority transmission investments","content":"## Construction of priority transmission investments","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Eligible priority transmission investments","content":"### sec.20 Eligible priority transmission investments\n\nA regulation may prescribe a project as an eligible priority transmission investment.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1) prescribing a project as an eligible priority transmission investment only if the Minister is satisfied that—\nthe project is identified in the system outlook as part of the strategic infrastructure path; or\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—\nsince the Minister made the system outlook under section 15 (1) , or last reviewed the system outlook under section 16 , the Minister has become aware of information about changes in the likely production or storage of, or demand for, electricity in Queensland or a part of Queensland; and\nthe Minister is satisfied that, had the Minister been aware of the information when making or reviewing the system outlook, the Minister would have included the project in the system outlook and identified the project as part of the strategic infrastructure path.\nIn this section—\nproject means a project for—\nthe construction of infrastructure that transmits electricity and associated plant and equipment; and\nthe acquisition of land associated with that construction.\ns 20 amd 2025 No. 30 s 17\n(sec.20-ssec.1) A regulation may prescribe a project as an eligible priority transmission investment.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1) prescribing a project as an eligible priority transmission investment only if the Minister is satisfied that— the project is identified in the system outlook as part of the strategic infrastructure path; or if paragraph (a) does not apply— since the Minister made the system outlook under section 15 (1) , or last reviewed the system outlook under section 16 , the Minister has become aware of information about changes in the likely production or storage of, or demand for, electricity in Queensland or a part of Queensland; and the Minister is satisfied that, had the Minister been aware of the information when making or reviewing the system outlook, the Minister would have included the project in the system outlook and identified the project as part of the strategic infrastructure path.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) In this section— project means a project for— the construction of infrastructure that transmits electricity and associated plant and equipment; and the acquisition of land associated with that construction.\n- (a) the project is identified in the system outlook as part of the strategic infrastructure path; or\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply— (i) since the Minister made the system outlook under section 15 (1) , or last reviewed the system outlook under section 16 , the Minister has become aware of information about changes in the likely production or storage of, or demand for, electricity in Queensland or a part of Queensland; and (ii) the Minister is satisfied that, had the Minister been aware of the information when making or reviewing the system outlook, the Minister would have included the project in the system outlook and identified the project as part of the strategic infrastructure path.\n- (i) since the Minister made the system outlook under section 15 (1) , or last reviewed the system outlook under section 16 , the Minister has become aware of information about changes in the likely production or storage of, or demand for, electricity in Queensland or a part of Queensland; and\n- (ii) the Minister is satisfied that, had the Minister been aware of the information when making or reviewing the system outlook, the Minister would have included the project in the system outlook and identified the project as part of the strategic infrastructure path.\n- (i) since the Minister made the system outlook under section 15 (1) , or last reviewed the system outlook under section 16 , the Minister has become aware of information about changes in the likely production or storage of, or demand for, electricity in Queensland or a part of Queensland; and\n- (ii) the Minister is satisfied that, had the Minister been aware of the information when making or reviewing the system outlook, the Minister would have included the project in the system outlook and identified the project as part of the strategic infrastructure path.\n- (a) the construction of infrastructure that transmits electricity and associated plant and equipment; and\n- (b) the acquisition of land associated with that construction.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.21\n\ns 21 om 2025 No. 30 s 18","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister must consult before making declaration","content":"### sec.22 Minister must consult before making declaration\n\nThis section applies if the Minister proposes to make a declaration and give a direction under section 24 for an eligible priority transmission investment.\nBefore making the declaration, the Minister must consult with Powerlink and a suitably qualified person about the proposed direction, including—\nthe matters the direction may, or must, state under section 24 ; and\nany other matter the Minister considers appropriate.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the Minister must consult with Powerlink about—\nthe identified need for the eligible priority transmission investment; and\nthe anticipated date for commencing construction of the investment; and\nthe anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment; and\nthe appropriate assessment documents for assessing the investment; and\nthe minimum modifications to the assessment documents likely to be necessary or appropriate for the investment.\nAlso, without limiting subsection (2) , after consulting with Powerlink about the matters mentioned in subsection (3) , the Minister must consult a suitably qualified person about—\nwhether the identified need for the eligible priority transmission investment proposed by Powerlink or the Minister has been sufficiently described; and\nwhether the assessment documents recommended by Powerlink or the Minister are appropriate; and\nin relation to any modifications to the assessment documents recommended by Powerlink or the Minister, whether—\nthe modifications are appropriate; and\nthe modifications are as minimal as is practical.\nIn consulting with a suitably qualified person about a matter under subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , the Minister is not limited by the matters the Minister consults with Powerlink about under this section.\ns 22 sub 2025 No. 30 s 19\n(sec.22-ssec.1) This section applies if the Minister proposes to make a declaration and give a direction under section 24 for an eligible priority transmission investment.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) Before making the declaration, the Minister must consult with Powerlink and a suitably qualified person about the proposed direction, including— the matters the direction may, or must, state under section 24 ; and any other matter the Minister considers appropriate.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the Minister must consult with Powerlink about— the identified need for the eligible priority transmission investment; and the anticipated date for commencing construction of the investment; and the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment; and the appropriate assessment documents for assessing the investment; and the minimum modifications to the assessment documents likely to be necessary or appropriate for the investment.\n(sec.22-ssec.4) Also, without limiting subsection (2) , after consulting with Powerlink about the matters mentioned in subsection (3) , the Minister must consult a suitably qualified person about— whether the identified need for the eligible priority transmission investment proposed by Powerlink or the Minister has been sufficiently described; and whether the assessment documents recommended by Powerlink or the Minister are appropriate; and in relation to any modifications to the assessment documents recommended by Powerlink or the Minister, whether— the modifications are appropriate; and the modifications are as minimal as is practical.\n(sec.22-ssec.5) In consulting with a suitably qualified person about a matter under subsection (2) , (3) or (4) , the Minister is not limited by the matters the Minister consults with Powerlink about under this section.\n- (a) the matters the direction may, or must, state under section 24 ; and\n- (b) any other matter the Minister considers appropriate.\n- (a) the identified need for the eligible priority transmission investment; and\n- (b) the anticipated date for commencing construction of the investment; and\n- (c) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment; and\n- (d) the appropriate assessment documents for assessing the investment; and\n- (e) the minimum modifications to the assessment documents likely to be necessary or appropriate for the investment.\n- (a) whether the identified need for the eligible priority transmission investment proposed by Powerlink or the Minister has been sufficiently described; and\n- (b) whether the assessment documents recommended by Powerlink or the Minister are appropriate; and\n- (c) in relation to any modifications to the assessment documents recommended by Powerlink or the Minister, whether— (i) the modifications are appropriate; and (ii) the modifications are as minimal as is practical.\n- (i) the modifications are appropriate; and\n- (ii) the modifications are as minimal as is practical.\n- (i) the modifications are appropriate; and\n- (ii) the modifications are as minimal as is practical.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.23\n\ns 23 om 2025 No. 30 s 19","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may declare, and direct Powerlink to assess, candidate priority transmission investment","content":"### sec.24 Minister may declare, and direct Powerlink to assess, candidate priority transmission investment\n\nIf, after consulting with Powerlink and a suitably qualified person under section 22 , the Minister decides that an eligible priority transmission investment should be assessed by Powerlink, the Minister may, by written notice given to Powerlink, declare the investment to be a candidate priority transmission investment.\nIf the Minister makes a declaration under subsection (1) , the Minister must immediately direct Powerlink to—\nassess the candidate priority transmission investment; and\nfollowing the assessment, give a report to the Minister stating—\neach option considered by Powerlink to address the identified need for the investment; and\nthe option to address the identified need for the investment that, in Powerlink’s opinion, maximises the net economic benefit associated with the investment consistent with—\nthe achievement of the identified need; and\nthe anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and\nany other matter the Minister directs Powerlink to include in the report.\nFor subsection (2) (b) (ii) , the option identified by Powerlink may have a negative net economic benefit.\nA direction under this section must state—\nthe assessment documents, modified by the Minister as stated in the direction, to be used by Powerlink to assess the candidate priority transmission investment; and\nan identified need for the investment decided by the Minister; and\nthe date by which the report must be given to the Minister.\nFor subsection (4) (a) , the modifications of the assessment documents must be the modifications the Minister considers are appropriate and are as minimal as is practical.\ns 24 amd 2025 No. 30 s 20\n(sec.24-ssec.1) If, after consulting with Powerlink and a suitably qualified person under section 22 , the Minister decides that an eligible priority transmission investment should be assessed by Powerlink, the Minister may, by written notice given to Powerlink, declare the investment to be a candidate priority transmission investment.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) If the Minister makes a declaration under subsection (1) , the Minister must immediately direct Powerlink to— assess the candidate priority transmission investment; and following the assessment, give a report to the Minister stating— each option considered by Powerlink to address the identified need for the investment; and the option to address the identified need for the investment that, in Powerlink’s opinion, maximises the net economic benefit associated with the investment consistent with— the achievement of the identified need; and the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and any other matter the Minister directs Powerlink to include in the report.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (b) (ii) , the option identified by Powerlink may have a negative net economic benefit.\n(sec.24-ssec.4) A direction under this section must state— the assessment documents, modified by the Minister as stated in the direction, to be used by Powerlink to assess the candidate priority transmission investment; and an identified need for the investment decided by the Minister; and the date by which the report must be given to the Minister.\n(sec.24-ssec.5) For subsection (4) (a) , the modifications of the assessment documents must be the modifications the Minister considers are appropriate and are as minimal as is practical.\n- (a) assess the candidate priority transmission investment; and\n- (b) following the assessment, give a report to the Minister stating— (i) each option considered by Powerlink to address the identified need for the investment; and (ii) the option to address the identified need for the investment that, in Powerlink’s opinion, maximises the net economic benefit associated with the investment consistent with— (A) the achievement of the identified need; and (B) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and (iii) any other matter the Minister directs Powerlink to include in the report.\n- (i) each option considered by Powerlink to address the identified need for the investment; and\n- (ii) the option to address the identified need for the investment that, in Powerlink’s opinion, maximises the net economic benefit associated with the investment consistent with— (A) the achievement of the identified need; and (B) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and\n- (A) the achievement of the identified need; and\n- (B) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and\n- (iii) any other matter the Minister directs Powerlink to include in the report.\n- (i) each option considered by Powerlink to address the identified need for the investment; and\n- (ii) the option to address the identified need for the investment that, in Powerlink’s opinion, maximises the net economic benefit associated with the investment consistent with— (A) the achievement of the identified need; and (B) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and\n- (A) the achievement of the identified need; and\n- (B) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and\n- (iii) any other matter the Minister directs Powerlink to include in the report.\n- (A) the achievement of the identified need; and\n- (B) the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment stated by the Minister in the direction; and\n- (a) the assessment documents, modified by the Minister as stated in the direction, to be used by Powerlink to assess the candidate priority transmission investment; and\n- (b) an identified need for the investment decided by the Minister; and\n- (c) the date by which the report must be given to the Minister.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister must seek advice about Powerlink’s report","content":"### sec.25 Minister must seek advice about Powerlink’s report\n\nIf the Minister receives a report from Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) about a candidate priority transmission investment, the Minister must seek advice on the report from a suitably qualified person.\nThe advice the Minister must seek is—\nwhether Powerlink has assessed the candidate priority transmission investment in accordance with the direction given about the investment under section 24 ; and\nwhether the expenditure on the investment proposed, or already made, by Powerlink is the expenditure that would be required by an efficient and prudent operator in Powerlink’s circumstances.\nThe Minister may also seek advice from a suitably qualified person about any other matter relevant to whether a declaration should be made for the candidate priority transmission investment under section 26 .\nA request for advice under subsection (2) or (3) must state the date by which the advice must be given to the Minister.\nIf the Minister seeks advice from a suitably qualified person under this section, the suitably qualified person may ask Powerlink for any information the person reasonably requires to give their advice.\nPowerlink must, within a reasonable time, give the requested information to the suitably qualified person.\nIf, following receipt of the advice, the Minister considers Powerlink has not assessed the candidate priority transmission investment as directed, the Minister may direct Powerlink to provide a replacement report under section 24 (2) (b) that addresses the matters stated in the direction.\nSubsections (1) to (7) apply in relation to the replacement report the subject of the direction under subsection (7) as if the replacement report were a report received under section 24 (2) (b) .\ns 25 amd 2025 No. 30 s 21\n(sec.25-ssec.1) If the Minister receives a report from Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) about a candidate priority transmission investment, the Minister must seek advice on the report from a suitably qualified person.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) The advice the Minister must seek is— whether Powerlink has assessed the candidate priority transmission investment in accordance with the direction given about the investment under section 24 ; and whether the expenditure on the investment proposed, or already made, by Powerlink is the expenditure that would be required by an efficient and prudent operator in Powerlink’s circumstances.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) The Minister may also seek advice from a suitably qualified person about any other matter relevant to whether a declaration should be made for the candidate priority transmission investment under section 26 .\n(sec.25-ssec.4) A request for advice under subsection (2) or (3) must state the date by which the advice must be given to the Minister.\n(sec.25-ssec.5) If the Minister seeks advice from a suitably qualified person under this section, the suitably qualified person may ask Powerlink for any information the person reasonably requires to give their advice.\n(sec.25-ssec.6) Powerlink must, within a reasonable time, give the requested information to the suitably qualified person.\n(sec.25-ssec.7) If, following receipt of the advice, the Minister considers Powerlink has not assessed the candidate priority transmission investment as directed, the Minister may direct Powerlink to provide a replacement report under section 24 (2) (b) that addresses the matters stated in the direction.\n(sec.25-ssec.8) Subsections (1) to (7) apply in relation to the replacement report the subject of the direction under subsection (7) as if the replacement report were a report received under section 24 (2) (b) .\n- (a) whether Powerlink has assessed the candidate priority transmission investment in accordance with the direction given about the investment under section 24 ; and\n- (b) whether the expenditure on the investment proposed, or already made, by Powerlink is the expenditure that would be required by an efficient and prudent operator in Powerlink’s circumstances.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may request further information from Powerlink about report","content":"### sec.25A Minister may request further information from Powerlink about report\n\nBefore a declaration is made under section 26 in relation to a candidate priority transmission investment, the Minister may request further information from Powerlink about—\nthe report given by Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) ; or\nany other matter relevant to the making of a declaration, and giving of a direction, for the investment under section 26 .\nThe request must state the date by which the information must be given to the Minister.\nPowerlink must comply with the request.\ns 25A ins 2025 No. 30 s 22\n(sec.25A-ssec.1) Before a declaration is made under section 26 in relation to a candidate priority transmission investment, the Minister may request further information from Powerlink about— the report given by Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) ; or any other matter relevant to the making of a declaration, and giving of a direction, for the investment under section 26 .\n(sec.25A-ssec.2) The request must state the date by which the information must be given to the Minister.\n(sec.25A-ssec.3) Powerlink must comply with the request.\n- (a) the report given by Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) ; or\n- (b) any other matter relevant to the making of a declaration, and giving of a direction, for the investment under section 26 .","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible Ministers may declare, and direct Powerlink to construct, priority transmission investment","content":"### sec.26 Responsible Ministers may declare, and direct Powerlink to construct, priority transmission investment\n\nThis section applies if the responsible Ministers are satisfied—\nPowerlink has assessed a candidate priority transmission investment as directed under section 24 ; and\nit would be appropriate to construct the investment to address the identified need for the investment, as decided by the Minister in the direction given under section 24 (4) (b) , having regard to the following matters—\nthe report given to the Minister by Powerlink for the investment under section 24 ;\nadvice given to the Minister by a suitably qualified person for the investment under section 25 ;\nany further information given to the Minister by Powerlink under section 25A .\nThe responsible Ministers may declare the candidate priority transmission investment to be a priority transmission investment to be constructed as directed under this section.\nThe Minister must notify the making of the declaration in the gazette and publish the declaration on the department’s website.\nAs soon as practicable after making the declaration, the responsible Ministers must direct Powerlink to construct the priority transmission investment.\nThe direction must—\nstate an option to address the identified need for the priority transmission investment; and\nrequire Powerlink to construct the investment using the option stated under paragraph (a) ; and\nstate the anticipated date decided by the responsible Ministers by which Powerlink will commence construction of the investment; and\nstate the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment decided by the responsible Ministers.\nThe stated option to address the identified need for the investment mentioned in subsection (5) (a) must be the same as the option proposed by Powerlink in the report given to the Minister under section 24 (2) (b) (ii) , unless—\nthe Minister has requested further information in relation to the option under section 25A ; and\nhaving regard to the matters stated in subsection (1) , the responsible Ministers consider it would be appropriate to vary the option proposed by Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) (ii) .\nPowerlink must take all reasonable steps to—\ncommence construction of the priority transmission investment using the option to address the identified need stated in the direction by the anticipated date mentioned in subsection (5) (c) ; and\ncomplete construction of the investment by the anticipated date mentioned in subsection (5) (d) .\nIf there is an inconsistency between subsection (7) and section 30 (1) , subsection (7) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that Powerlink is not prevented from designing the infrastructure the subject of the priority transmission investment, or acquiring land associated with construction of the investment, before the investment is declared under subsection (2) or a direction is given in relation to the investment under subsection (4) .\ns 26 sub 2025 No. 30 s 23\n(sec.26-ssec.1) This section applies if the responsible Ministers are satisfied— Powerlink has assessed a candidate priority transmission investment as directed under section 24 ; and it would be appropriate to construct the investment to address the identified need for the investment, as decided by the Minister in the direction given under section 24 (4) (b) , having regard to the following matters— the report given to the Minister by Powerlink for the investment under section 24 ; advice given to the Minister by a suitably qualified person for the investment under section 25 ; any further information given to the Minister by Powerlink under section 25A .\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The responsible Ministers may declare the candidate priority transmission investment to be a priority transmission investment to be constructed as directed under this section.\n(sec.26-ssec.3) The Minister must notify the making of the declaration in the gazette and publish the declaration on the department’s website.\n(sec.26-ssec.4) As soon as practicable after making the declaration, the responsible Ministers must direct Powerlink to construct the priority transmission investment.\n(sec.26-ssec.5) The direction must— state an option to address the identified need for the priority transmission investment; and require Powerlink to construct the investment using the option stated under paragraph (a) ; and state the anticipated date decided by the responsible Ministers by which Powerlink will commence construction of the investment; and state the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment decided by the responsible Ministers.\n(sec.26-ssec.6) The stated option to address the identified need for the investment mentioned in subsection (5) (a) must be the same as the option proposed by Powerlink in the report given to the Minister under section 24 (2) (b) (ii) , unless— the Minister has requested further information in relation to the option under section 25A ; and having regard to the matters stated in subsection (1) , the responsible Ministers consider it would be appropriate to vary the option proposed by Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) (ii) .\n(sec.26-ssec.7) Powerlink must take all reasonable steps to— commence construction of the priority transmission investment using the option to address the identified need stated in the direction by the anticipated date mentioned in subsection (5) (c) ; and complete construction of the investment by the anticipated date mentioned in subsection (5) (d) .\n(sec.26-ssec.8) If there is an inconsistency between subsection (7) and section 30 (1) , subsection (7) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n(sec.26-ssec.9) To remove any doubt, it is declared that Powerlink is not prevented from designing the infrastructure the subject of the priority transmission investment, or acquiring land associated with construction of the investment, before the investment is declared under subsection (2) or a direction is given in relation to the investment under subsection (4) .\n- (a) Powerlink has assessed a candidate priority transmission investment as directed under section 24 ; and\n- (b) it would be appropriate to construct the investment to address the identified need for the investment, as decided by the Minister in the direction given under section 24 (4) (b) , having regard to the following matters— (i) the report given to the Minister by Powerlink for the investment under section 24 ; (ii) advice given to the Minister by a suitably qualified person for the investment under section 25 ; (iii) any further information given to the Minister by Powerlink under section 25A .\n- (i) the report given to the Minister by Powerlink for the investment under section 24 ;\n- (ii) advice given to the Minister by a suitably qualified person for the investment under section 25 ;\n- (iii) any further information given to the Minister by Powerlink under section 25A .\n- (i) the report given to the Minister by Powerlink for the investment under section 24 ;\n- (ii) advice given to the Minister by a suitably qualified person for the investment under section 25 ;\n- (iii) any further information given to the Minister by Powerlink under section 25A .\n- (a) state an option to address the identified need for the priority transmission investment; and\n- (b) require Powerlink to construct the investment using the option stated under paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) state the anticipated date decided by the responsible Ministers by which Powerlink will commence construction of the investment; and\n- (d) state the anticipated date for completion of construction of the investment decided by the responsible Ministers.\n- (a) the Minister has requested further information in relation to the option under section 25A ; and\n- (b) having regard to the matters stated in subsection (1) , the responsible Ministers consider it would be appropriate to vary the option proposed by Powerlink under section 24 (2) (b) (ii) .\n- (a) commence construction of the priority transmission investment using the option to address the identified need stated in the direction by the anticipated date mentioned in subsection (5) (c) ; and\n- (b) complete construction of the investment by the anticipated date mentioned in subsection (5) (d) .","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.27\n\ns 27 om 2025 No. 30 s 24","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Financial matters associated with priority transmission investments","content":"## Financial matters associated with priority transmission investments","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power in relation to financial matters associated with priority transmission investments","content":"### sec.28 Regulation-making power in relation to financial matters associated with priority transmission investments\n\nA regulation may—\nrequire Powerlink to include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or\nenable the responsible Ministers to direct Powerlink to—\napply to the AER for the AER to amend Powerlink’s revenue determination to account for a priority transmission investment; or\ninclude particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or\napply to the AER for the AER to adjust the value of Powerlink’s regulatory asset base by particular amounts to account for a priority transmission investment; or\nrequire Powerlink to give information about a priority transmission investment, candidate priority transmission investment or eligible priority transmission investment to a particular entity, including the AER, for the purposes of an application or revenue proposal made acting under—\na requirement under paragraph (a) ; or\na direction mentioned in paragraph (b) ; or\nprovide for particular action to be taken by the AER in relation to Powerlink’s revenue determination, regulatory asset base or revenue proposal if Powerlink acts under—\na requirement under paragraph (a) ; or\na direction mentioned in paragraph (b) .\nIn subsection (1) (a) and (b) (ii) , a reference to particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment includes a reference to expenditure on the investment, whether before or after the commencement, while the investment is in the form of—\na candidate priority transmission investment; or\nan eligible priority transmission investment; or\na project that is later prescribed under section 20 as an eligible priority transmission investment.\nIn subsection (1) (b) (i) and (iii) , a reference to accounting for a priority transmission investment includes a reference to accounting for expenditure on the investment, whether before or after the commencement, while the investment was in a form mentioned in subsection (2) (a) , (b) or (c) .\nIn this section—\nrevenue determination has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\ns 28 amd 2025 No. 31 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.28-ssec.1) A regulation may— require Powerlink to include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or enable the responsible Ministers to direct Powerlink to— apply to the AER for the AER to amend Powerlink’s revenue determination to account for a priority transmission investment; or include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or apply to the AER for the AER to adjust the value of Powerlink’s regulatory asset base by particular amounts to account for a priority transmission investment; or require Powerlink to give information about a priority transmission investment, candidate priority transmission investment or eligible priority transmission investment to a particular entity, including the AER, for the purposes of an application or revenue proposal made acting under— a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) ; or provide for particular action to be taken by the AER in relation to Powerlink’s revenue determination, regulatory asset base or revenue proposal if Powerlink acts under— a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) .\n(sec.28-ssec.2) In subsection (1) (a) and (b) (ii) , a reference to particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment includes a reference to expenditure on the investment, whether before or after the commencement, while the investment is in the form of— a candidate priority transmission investment; or an eligible priority transmission investment; or a project that is later prescribed under section 20 as an eligible priority transmission investment.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) In subsection (1) (b) (i) and (iii) , a reference to accounting for a priority transmission investment includes a reference to accounting for expenditure on the investment, whether before or after the commencement, while the investment was in a form mentioned in subsection (2) (a) , (b) or (c) .\n(sec.28-ssec.4) In this section— revenue determination has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\n- (a) require Powerlink to include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or\n- (b) enable the responsible Ministers to direct Powerlink to— (i) apply to the AER for the AER to amend Powerlink’s revenue determination to account for a priority transmission investment; or (ii) include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or (iii) apply to the AER for the AER to adjust the value of Powerlink’s regulatory asset base by particular amounts to account for a priority transmission investment; or\n- (i) apply to the AER for the AER to amend Powerlink’s revenue determination to account for a priority transmission investment; or\n- (ii) include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or\n- (iii) apply to the AER for the AER to adjust the value of Powerlink’s regulatory asset base by particular amounts to account for a priority transmission investment; or\n- (c) require Powerlink to give information about a priority transmission investment, candidate priority transmission investment or eligible priority transmission investment to a particular entity, including the AER, for the purposes of an application or revenue proposal made acting under— (i) a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or (ii) a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) ; or\n- (i) a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or\n- (ii) a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) ; or\n- (d) provide for particular action to be taken by the AER in relation to Powerlink’s revenue determination, regulatory asset base or revenue proposal if Powerlink acts under— (i) a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or (ii) a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) .\n- (i) a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or\n- (ii) a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) .\n- (i) apply to the AER for the AER to amend Powerlink’s revenue determination to account for a priority transmission investment; or\n- (ii) include particular amounts associated with a priority transmission investment in a revenue proposal by Powerlink; or\n- (iii) apply to the AER for the AER to adjust the value of Powerlink’s regulatory asset base by particular amounts to account for a priority transmission investment; or\n- (i) a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or\n- (ii) a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) ; or\n- (i) a requirement under paragraph (a) ; or\n- (ii) a direction mentioned in paragraph (b) .\n- (a) a candidate priority transmission investment; or\n- (b) an eligible priority transmission investment; or\n- (c) a project that is later prescribed under section 20 as an eligible priority transmission investment.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions","content":"## Other provisions","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"PTI guidelines","content":"### sec.29 PTI guidelines\n\nThe Minister may approve guidelines ( PTI guidelines ) for directing Powerlink, or consulting with or seeking advice from a suitably qualified person, under this part.\nIf the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister must, before approving the guidelines under subsection (1) , consult with the Treasurer about any guidelines relating to the Treasurer.\nThe Minister must notify the making of the PTI guidelines in the gazette.\nThe PTI guidelines take effect on the later of the following days—\nthe day the making of the guidelines is notified in the gazette;\nthe day the guidelines state they are to take effect.\nThe Minister must publish the PTI guidelines on the department’s website.\nThe following things must be done in accordance with the PTI guidelines—\nthe giving of a direction to Powerlink under this part, including under a regulation made under section 28 ;\nconsultation with, or the making of a request for advice from, a suitably qualified person under this part.\ns 29 amd 2025 No. 30 s 25\n(sec.29-ssec.1) The Minister may approve guidelines ( PTI guidelines ) for directing Powerlink, or consulting with or seeking advice from a suitably qualified person, under this part.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) If the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister must, before approving the guidelines under subsection (1) , consult with the Treasurer about any guidelines relating to the Treasurer.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) The Minister must notify the making of the PTI guidelines in the gazette.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) The PTI guidelines take effect on the later of the following days— the day the making of the guidelines is notified in the gazette; the day the guidelines state they are to take effect.\n(sec.29-ssec.5) The Minister must publish the PTI guidelines on the department’s website.\n(sec.29-ssec.6) The following things must be done in accordance with the PTI guidelines— the giving of a direction to Powerlink under this part, including under a regulation made under section 28 ; consultation with, or the making of a request for advice from, a suitably qualified person under this part.\n- (a) the day the making of the guidelines is notified in the gazette;\n- (b) the day the guidelines state they are to take effect.\n- (a) the giving of a direction to Powerlink under this part, including under a regulation made under section 28 ;\n- (b) consultation with, or the making of a request for advice from, a suitably qualified person under this part.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with directions","content":"### sec.30 Compliance with directions\n\nPowerlink must comply with a direction given to it by the Minister or responsible Ministers under this part.\nAn act or decision of Powerlink’s board in purported implementation of a direction mentioned in subsection (1) is not invalid merely because of a failure to comply with the direction.\ns 30 amd 2025 No. 30 s 26\n(sec.30-ssec.1) Powerlink must comply with a direction given to it by the Minister or responsible Ministers under this part.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) An act or decision of Powerlink’s board in purported implementation of a direction mentioned in subsection (1) is not invalid merely because of a failure to comply with the direction.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information given to suitably qualified person","content":"### sec.31 Information given to suitably qualified person\n\nA suitably qualified person who is given information by Powerlink under this part may disclose the information to the Minister or, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister or Treasurer.\nSee also the confidentiality requirement under section 173 .\ns 31 amd 2025 No. 30 s 27","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advice to Minister or Treasurer","content":"### sec.32 Advice to Minister or Treasurer\n\nNothing in this part limits the ability of the Minister or, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister or Treasurer, to seek the advice of another person about a matter under this part.\nThe Minister or, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister or Treasurer, may disclose advice received under this part to Powerlink.\ns 32 amd 2025 No. 30 s 28\n(sec.32-ssec.1) Nothing in this part limits the ability of the Minister or, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister or Treasurer, to seek the advice of another person about a matter under this part.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The Minister or, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, the Minister or Treasurer, may disclose advice received under this part to Powerlink.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with national electricity laws","content":"### sec.33 Relationship with national electricity laws\n\nIt is the intention of Parliament that this part applies despite anything stated in the national electricity laws.\nIt is also the intention of Parliament that the national electricity laws continue to apply in relation to a priority transmission investment to the extent the national electricity laws are not inconsistent with this part.\nSubsection (4) applies in relation to a provision of this part, or a regulation under a provision of this part, that provides for a matter relating to a priority transmission investment to which the national electricity laws apply or would otherwise apply.\nA regulation—\nmay provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the priority transmission investment; and\nfor that purpose, may—\nprovide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\nstate how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\nIn this section, a reference to a priority transmission investment includes a reference to an eligible priority transmission investment or a candidate priority transmission investment.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) It is the intention of Parliament that this part applies despite anything stated in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) It is also the intention of Parliament that the national electricity laws continue to apply in relation to a priority transmission investment to the extent the national electricity laws are not inconsistent with this part.\n(sec.33-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to a provision of this part, or a regulation under a provision of this part, that provides for a matter relating to a priority transmission investment to which the national electricity laws apply or would otherwise apply.\n(sec.33-ssec.4) A regulation— may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the priority transmission investment; and for that purpose, may— provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n(sec.33-ssec.5) In this section, a reference to a priority transmission investment includes a reference to an eligible priority transmission investment or a candidate priority transmission investment.\n- (a) may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the priority transmission investment; and\n- (b) for that purpose, may— (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.34\n\ns 34 om 2025 No. 30 s 29","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Regional energy hubs","content":"# Regional energy hubs","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes of part","content":"### sec.35 Purposes of part\n\nThe purposes of this part are—\nto provide for suitable parts of Queensland regions to be declared to be regional energy hubs; and\nto ensure relevant matters are taken into account in the declaration of regional energy hubs, including, for example, the impact of the declaration on Queensland communities; and\nto provide for coordinated and streamlined connection and access to transmission networks in regional energy hubs by regulating connection and access to—\nthe transmission networks; and\ntransmission assets that materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the transmission networks; and\nto facilitate and support the development and operation of transmission networks in regional energy hubs, including by providing for the recovery of costs associated with the provision of the transmission networks.\ns 35 amd 2025 No. 30 s 31\n- (a) to provide for suitable parts of Queensland regions to be declared to be regional energy hubs; and\n- (b) to ensure relevant matters are taken into account in the declaration of regional energy hubs, including, for example, the impact of the declaration on Queensland communities; and\n- (c) to provide for coordinated and streamlined connection and access to transmission networks in regional energy hubs by regulating connection and access to— (i) the transmission networks; and (ii) transmission assets that materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the transmission networks; and\n- (i) the transmission networks; and\n- (ii) transmission assets that materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the transmission networks; and\n- (d) to facilitate and support the development and operation of transmission networks in regional energy hubs, including by providing for the recovery of costs associated with the provision of the transmission networks.\n- (i) the transmission networks; and\n- (ii) transmission assets that materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the transmission networks; and","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.36 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nconnection agreement has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\nhub controlled assets , for a regional energy hub, means transmission assets that—\nmaterially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the hub transmission network for the hub; and\nare outside the hub or inside the hub but not part of the hub transmission network for the hub; and\nare identified in the hub declaration for the hub as hub controlled assets for the hub.\ns 36 def hub controlled assets ins 2025 No. 30 s 32 (2)\nhub declaration means the regulation under section 38 declaring a part of a Queensland region to be a regional energy hub.\ns 36 def hub declaration ins 2025 No. 30 s 32 (2)\nhub design body —\ngenerally, means an entity appointed to be a hub design body under section 75 ; and\nin relation to a particular regional energy hub, means the hub design body that recommended the hub be declared.\ns 36 def hub design body ins 2025 No. 30 s 32 (2)\nhub transmission network , for a regional energy hub, means the transmission network, or a part of a transmission network, that is—\nin the hub; and\nidentified in the hub declaration for the hub as the hub transmission network for the hub.\ns 36 def hub transmission network ins 2025 No. 30 s 32 (2)\nmanagement plan , for a regional energy hub, means a management plan for the hub approved under section 47 .\ns 36 def management plan sub 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1) – (2)\nparticipant , for a regional energy hub, means an entity that has entered into a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for the hub with the transmission network service provider.\ns 36 def participant sub 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1) – (2)\nregional energy hub means a part of a Queensland region that is declared under section 38 to be a regional energy hub.\ns 36 def regional energy hub ins 2025 No. 30 s 32 (2)\nregulate , in relation to connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub, means authorise, prohibit, restrict or otherwise regulate.\ns 36 def regulate sub 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1) – (2)\nrelevant transmission network service provider , for hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub, means the transmission network service provider for the transmission system of which the hub controlled assets are a component.\ns 36 def relevant transmission network service provider sub 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1) – (2)\nrenewable energy zone or REZ ...\ns 36 def renewable energy zone or REZ om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\nREZ assessment ...\ns 36 def REZ assessment om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\nREZ controlled assets ...\ns 36 def REZ controlled assets om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\nREZ declaration ...\ns 36 def REZ declaration om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\nREZ delivery body ...\ns 36 def REZ delivery body om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\nREZ transmission network ...\ns 36 def REZ transmission network om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\ntransmission asset ...\ns 36 def transmission asset om 2025 No. 30 s 32 (1)\ntransmission network service provider —\ngenerally, means a Transmission Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules; and\nin relation to a particular regional energy hub, means Powerlink in its capacity as the Transmission Network Service Provider for the hub transmission network for the hub.\ns 36 def transmission network service provider amd 2025 No. 30 s 32 (3)\n- (a) materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the hub transmission network for the hub; and\n- (b) are outside the hub or inside the hub but not part of the hub transmission network for the hub; and\n- (c) are identified in the hub declaration for the hub as hub controlled assets for the hub.\n- (a) generally, means an entity appointed to be a hub design body under section 75 ; and\n- (b) in relation to a particular regional energy hub, means the hub design body that recommended the hub be declared.\n- (a) in the hub; and\n- (b) identified in the hub declaration for the hub as the hub transmission network for the hub.\n- (a) generally, means a Transmission Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (b) in relation to a particular regional energy hub, means Powerlink in its capacity as the Transmission Network Service Provider for the hub transmission network for the hub.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to connection and access","content":"### sec.37 References to connection and access\n\nIn this part, the terms connection and access, in relation to a transmission network or transmission assets, have the same meaning as they have in the National Electricity Rules.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Declaration of regional energy hubs","content":"## Declaration of regional energy hubs","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of regional energy hub","content":"### sec.38 Declaration of regional energy hub\n\nA regulation may declare a part of a Queensland region to be a regional energy hub.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1) —\nif the Minister is not the Treasurer, only with the Treasurer’s approval; and\nonly if a hub design body has recommended the part of the Queensland region be declared to be a regional energy hub and the Minister is satisfied—\nthe part of the region is suitable to be a regional energy hub; and\nthe declaration will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\nSee also section 40 for matters to which the Minister and the Treasurer must have regard when performing a function under this division.\nA regulation under subsection (1) must—\nidentify—\nthe Queensland region in which the regional energy hub is located; and\nthe geographic boundary of the regional energy hub; and\nstate the objectives of the regional energy hub; and\nidentify—\nthe management plan for the regional energy hub; and\nUnder section 47 (3) , the Minister must keep a copy of the management plan available on the department’s website.\nthe existing or proposed transmission network, or the part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\nthe existing or proposed transmission assets that are hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; and\nstate the term of the declaration, which must be a stated period of not less than 15 years after the day on which the first participant is connected to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub.\nThe Minister must, as soon as practicable, publish a notice on the department’s website stating the day on which the first participant is connected to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub.\ns 38 amd 2025 No. 30 s 33\n(sec.38-ssec.1) A regulation may declare a part of a Queensland region to be a regional energy hub.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under subsection (1) — if the Minister is not the Treasurer, only with the Treasurer’s approval; and only if a hub design body has recommended the part of the Queensland region be declared to be a regional energy hub and the Minister is satisfied— the part of the region is suitable to be a regional energy hub; and the declaration will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) . See also section 40 for matters to which the Minister and the Treasurer must have regard when performing a function under this division.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) A regulation under subsection (1) must— identify— the Queensland region in which the regional energy hub is located; and the geographic boundary of the regional energy hub; and state the objectives of the regional energy hub; and identify— the management plan for the regional energy hub; and Under section 47 (3) , the Minister must keep a copy of the management plan available on the department’s website. the existing or proposed transmission network, or the part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and the existing or proposed transmission assets that are hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; and state the term of the declaration, which must be a stated period of not less than 15 years after the day on which the first participant is connected to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub.\n(sec.38-ssec.4) The Minister must, as soon as practicable, publish a notice on the department’s website stating the day on which the first participant is connected to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub.\n- (a) if the Minister is not the Treasurer, only with the Treasurer’s approval; and\n- (b) only if a hub design body has recommended the part of the Queensland region be declared to be a regional energy hub and the Minister is satisfied— (i) the part of the region is suitable to be a regional energy hub; and (ii) the declaration will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\n- (i) the part of the region is suitable to be a regional energy hub; and\n- (ii) the declaration will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\n- (i) the part of the region is suitable to be a regional energy hub; and\n- (ii) the declaration will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\n- (a) identify— (i) the Queensland region in which the regional energy hub is located; and (ii) the geographic boundary of the regional energy hub; and\n- (i) the Queensland region in which the regional energy hub is located; and\n- (ii) the geographic boundary of the regional energy hub; and\n- (b) state the objectives of the regional energy hub; and\n- (c) identify— (i) the management plan for the regional energy hub; and Note— Under section 47 (3) , the Minister must keep a copy of the management plan available on the department’s website. (ii) the existing or proposed transmission network, or the part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and (iii) the existing or proposed transmission assets that are hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; and\n- (i) the management plan for the regional energy hub; and Note— Under section 47 (3) , the Minister must keep a copy of the management plan available on the department’s website.\n- (ii) the existing or proposed transmission network, or the part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\n- (iii) the existing or proposed transmission assets that are hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; and\n- (d) state the term of the declaration, which must be a stated period of not less than 15 years after the day on which the first participant is connected to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub.\n- (i) the Queensland region in which the regional energy hub is located; and\n- (ii) the geographic boundary of the regional energy hub; and\n- (i) the management plan for the regional energy hub; and Note— Under section 47 (3) , the Minister must keep a copy of the management plan available on the department’s website.\n- (ii) the existing or proposed transmission network, or the part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\n- (iii) the existing or proposed transmission assets that are hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; and","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of declaration and restriction on amendment or repeal","content":"### sec.39 Term of declaration and restriction on amendment or repeal\n\nA hub declaration continues in effect for the term stated under section 38 (3) (d) , unless the declaration is repealed.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation amending (including amending the term of the declaration) or repealing a hub declaration—\nif the Minister is not the Treasurer, only with the approval of the Treasurer; and\nonly if the Minister is satisfied—\nthe amendment or repeal will not adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub; and\nfor an amendment—the amendment is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\nSee also section 40 for matters to which the Minister and the Treasurer must have regard when performing a function under this division.\ns 39 amd 2025 No. 30 s 34\n(sec.39-ssec.1) A hub declaration continues in effect for the term stated under section 38 (3) (d) , unless the declaration is repealed.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation amending (including amending the term of the declaration) or repealing a hub declaration— if the Minister is not the Treasurer, only with the approval of the Treasurer; and only if the Minister is satisfied— the amendment or repeal will not adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub; and for an amendment—the amendment is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) . See also section 40 for matters to which the Minister and the Treasurer must have regard when performing a function under this division.\n- (a) if the Minister is not the Treasurer, only with the approval of the Treasurer; and\n- (b) only if the Minister is satisfied— (i) the amendment or repeal will not adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub; and (ii) for an amendment—the amendment is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\n- (i) the amendment or repeal will not adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub; and\n- (ii) for an amendment—the amendment is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\n- (i) the amendment or repeal will not adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub; and\n- (ii) for an amendment—the amendment is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance of functions under division","content":"### sec.40 Performance of functions under division\n\nIn performing a function under this division, the Minister and the Treasurer must have regard to—\nthe system outlook; and\nthe impact that the development and operation of a transmission network in a regional energy hub has, or is likely to have, on communities, including, for example, Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and\nany other matter the Minister or Treasurer considers relevant.\nadvice of the hub design body or another entity obtained by the Minister or Treasurer in relation to the regional energy hub\ns 40 amd 2025 No. 30 s 35\n- (a) the system outlook; and\n- (b) the impact that the development and operation of a transmission network in a regional energy hub has, or is likely to have, on communities, including, for example, Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and\n- (c) any other matter the Minister or Treasurer considers relevant. Example of another matter— advice of the hub design body or another entity obtained by the Minister or Treasurer in relation to the regional energy hub","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Management plans for regional energy hubs","content":"## Management plans for regional energy hubs","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Content generally","content":"### sec.41 Content generally\n\nA management plan for a regional energy hub must—\nbe consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ; and\nstate the objectives of the hub; and\nidentify—\nthe Queensland region in which the hub is located; and\nthe geographic boundary of the hub; and\nthe hub transmission network for the hub; and\nthe hub controlled assets for the hub; and\ninclude the following information—\nthe term of the declaration of the hub under section 38 (3) (d) ;\ninformation stated in section 42 about the hub transmission network for the hub;\ninformation stated in section 43 about the hub controlled assets for the hub; and\ninclude any other matter prescribed by regulation.\nSubsection (1) does not limit what may be included in a management plan.\ns 41 amd 2025 No. 30 s 36\n(sec.41-ssec.1) A management plan for a regional energy hub must— be consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ; and state the objectives of the hub; and identify— the Queensland region in which the hub is located; and the geographic boundary of the hub; and the hub transmission network for the hub; and the hub controlled assets for the hub; and include the following information— the term of the declaration of the hub under section 38 (3) (d) ; information stated in section 42 about the hub transmission network for the hub; information stated in section 43 about the hub controlled assets for the hub; and include any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not limit what may be included in a management plan.\n- (a) be consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ; and\n- (b) state the objectives of the hub; and\n- (c) identify— (i) the Queensland region in which the hub is located; and (ii) the geographic boundary of the hub; and (iii) the hub transmission network for the hub; and (iv) the hub controlled assets for the hub; and\n- (i) the Queensland region in which the hub is located; and\n- (ii) the geographic boundary of the hub; and\n- (iii) the hub transmission network for the hub; and\n- (iv) the hub controlled assets for the hub; and\n- (d) include the following information— (i) the term of the declaration of the hub under section 38 (3) (d) ; (ii) information stated in section 42 about the hub transmission network for the hub; (iii) information stated in section 43 about the hub controlled assets for the hub; and\n- (i) the term of the declaration of the hub under section 38 (3) (d) ;\n- (ii) information stated in section 42 about the hub transmission network for the hub;\n- (iii) information stated in section 43 about the hub controlled assets for the hub; and\n- (e) include any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n- (i) the Queensland region in which the hub is located; and\n- (ii) the geographic boundary of the hub; and\n- (iii) the hub transmission network for the hub; and\n- (iv) the hub controlled assets for the hub; and\n- (i) the term of the declaration of the hub under section 38 (3) (d) ;\n- (ii) information stated in section 42 about the hub transmission network for the hub;\n- (iii) information stated in section 43 about the hub controlled assets for the hub; and","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information about hub transmission network","content":"### sec.42 Information about hub transmission network\n\nA management plan for a regional energy hub must contain the following information about the hub transmission network for the hub—\nthe proposed timing of the development of, and connection and access to, the hub transmission network;\ndetails about the regulation of connection and access to the hub transmission network under this part, including each of the following—\nthe capacity of the transmission network;\nif more than 1 energy source is available in the hub, the percentage of the capacity intended to be derived from each source;\ntechnical requirements for connection to the transmission network;\nthe process to be used by the transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the transmission network and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted;\nthe process to be used by entities mentioned in subparagraph (iv) and the transmission network service provider to enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the transmission network, including, for example—\nthe making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and\nfees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and\ninformation that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\nany other arrangements that are to apply under this part to the operation of the hub transmission network while the hub declaration for the hub is in effect;\nthe arrangements that are to apply under this part in relation to the hub transmission network when the hub declaration for the hub ends.\nThe fees and charges mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (v) (B) —\nmust not be more than the reasonable cost of performing the functions to which the fees and charges relate; and\nmust include fees and charges payable to AEMO for performing its functions in relation to the applications or enquiries.\ns 42 amd 2025 No. 30 s 37\n(sec.42-ssec.1) A management plan for a regional energy hub must contain the following information about the hub transmission network for the hub— the proposed timing of the development of, and connection and access to, the hub transmission network; details about the regulation of connection and access to the hub transmission network under this part, including each of the following— the capacity of the transmission network; if more than 1 energy source is available in the hub, the percentage of the capacity intended to be derived from each source; technical requirements for connection to the transmission network; the process to be used by the transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the transmission network and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted; the process to be used by entities mentioned in subparagraph (iv) and the transmission network service provider to enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the transmission network, including, for example— the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access; any other arrangements that are to apply under this part to the operation of the hub transmission network while the hub declaration for the hub is in effect; the arrangements that are to apply under this part in relation to the hub transmission network when the hub declaration for the hub ends.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) The fees and charges mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (v) (B) — must not be more than the reasonable cost of performing the functions to which the fees and charges relate; and must include fees and charges payable to AEMO for performing its functions in relation to the applications or enquiries.\n- (a) the proposed timing of the development of, and connection and access to, the hub transmission network;\n- (b) details about the regulation of connection and access to the hub transmission network under this part, including each of the following— (i) the capacity of the transmission network; (ii) if more than 1 energy source is available in the hub, the percentage of the capacity intended to be derived from each source; (iii) technical requirements for connection to the transmission network; (iv) the process to be used by the transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the transmission network and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted; (v) the process to be used by entities mentioned in subparagraph (iv) and the transmission network service provider to enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the transmission network, including, for example— (A) the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and (B) fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and (C) information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\n- (i) the capacity of the transmission network;\n- (ii) if more than 1 energy source is available in the hub, the percentage of the capacity intended to be derived from each source;\n- (iii) technical requirements for connection to the transmission network;\n- (iv) the process to be used by the transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the transmission network and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted;\n- (v) the process to be used by entities mentioned in subparagraph (iv) and the transmission network service provider to enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the transmission network, including, for example— (A) the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and (B) fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and (C) information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\n- (A) the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and\n- (B) fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and\n- (C) information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\n- (c) any other arrangements that are to apply under this part to the operation of the hub transmission network while the hub declaration for the hub is in effect;\n- (d) the arrangements that are to apply under this part in relation to the hub transmission network when the hub declaration for the hub ends.\n- (i) the capacity of the transmission network;\n- (ii) if more than 1 energy source is available in the hub, the percentage of the capacity intended to be derived from each source;\n- (iii) technical requirements for connection to the transmission network;\n- (iv) the process to be used by the transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the transmission network and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted;\n- (v) the process to be used by entities mentioned in subparagraph (iv) and the transmission network service provider to enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the transmission network, including, for example— (A) the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and (B) fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and (C) information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\n- (A) the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and\n- (B) fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and\n- (C) information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\n- (A) the making, processing and assessing of applications or enquiries for the connection and access, including the timeframes for processing the applications or enquiries and the functions of AEMO in assessing the applications or enquiries; and\n- (B) fees and charges payable for applications or enquiries mentioned in subsubparagraph (A), including fees and charges for negotiating access standards under section 55 in relation to the connection and access; and\n- (C) information that must be provided to the service provider in relation to applications or enquiries for the connection and access;\n- (a) must not be more than the reasonable cost of performing the functions to which the fees and charges relate; and\n- (b) must include fees and charges payable to AEMO for performing its functions in relation to the applications or enquiries.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information about hub controlled assets","content":"### sec.43 Information about hub controlled assets\n\nA management plan for a regional energy hub must contain the following information about hub controlled assets for the hub—\ndetails of how the hub controlled assets materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the hub transmission network for the hub;\nthe process to be used by the relevant transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the hub controlled assets and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted;\nany other matter relating to the regulation of connection and access to the hub controlled assets under this part.\ns 43 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n- (a) details of how the hub controlled assets materially affect, or are likely to materially affect, the capacity or functioning of the hub transmission network for the hub;\n- (b) the process to be used by the relevant transmission network service provider to identify entities that may connect to and access the hub controlled assets and the projects in relation to which the connection and access may be granted;\n- (c) any other matter relating to the regulation of connection and access to the hub controlled assets under this part.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.44 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies if a hub design body is proposing to recommend to the Minister that a part of a Queensland region be declared to be a regional energy hub.\nSee subdivision 4 in relation to the application of this subdivision for replacing a management plan for a regional energy hub.\ns 44 sub 2025 No. 30 s 38","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Draft management plan","content":"### sec.45 Draft management plan\n\nThe hub design body must prepare a draft management plan complying with subdivision 1 for the proposed regional energy hub, and submit the draft management plan to the responsible Ministers for endorsement.\nThe hub design body may ask the Minister to endorse the following matters to help the hub design body prepare the draft management plan—\nthe existing or proposed transmission network, or \tthe part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is proposed to be the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub;\nthe proposed process to be included in the management plan under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) .\nThe responsible Ministers may endorse the draft management plan if the responsible Ministers are satisfied the management plan complies with subdivision 1 .\nThe responsible Ministers may ask the hub design body to make stated amendments to the draft management plan before the responsible Ministers endorse the draft management plan.\ns 45 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The hub design body must prepare a draft management plan complying with subdivision 1 for the proposed regional energy hub, and submit the draft management plan to the responsible Ministers for endorsement.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The hub design body may ask the Minister to endorse the following matters to help the hub design body prepare the draft management plan— the existing or proposed transmission network, or \tthe part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is proposed to be the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; the proposed process to be included in the management plan under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) .\n(sec.45-ssec.3) The responsible Ministers may endorse the draft management plan if the responsible Ministers are satisfied the management plan complies with subdivision 1 .\n(sec.45-ssec.4) The responsible Ministers may ask the hub design body to make stated amendments to the draft management plan before the responsible Ministers endorse the draft management plan.\n- (a) the existing or proposed transmission network, or \tthe part of an existing or proposed transmission network, that is proposed to be the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub;\n- (b) the proposed process to be included in the management plan under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) .","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consultation on draft management plan","content":"### sec.46 Consultation on draft management plan\n\nThe Minister must publish on the department’s website—\nthe draft management plan for the proposed regional energy hub endorsed under section 45 ; and\nthe following information—\nthe period within which a person may make submissions to the hub design body about the draft management plan;\nhow the submissions may be made.\nThe period mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) must be at least 60 days after the draft management plan is published under subsection (1) (a) .\nThe hub design body must—\nconsider each submission made in relation to the draft management plan; and\nmake amendments to the draft management plan the hub design body considers appropriate to deal with the submissions, if any; and\ngive the responsible Ministers—\na proposed management plan incorporating any amendments under paragraph (b) ; and\na report outlining the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan and how the submissions have been dealt with.\nThe responsible Ministers may ask the hub design body to make stated amendments to the proposed management plan to ensure the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan have been appropriately dealt with.\nThe hub design body must make the amendments to the proposed management plan requested under subsection (4) .\ns 46 amd 2025 No. 30 s 39\n(sec.46-ssec.1) The Minister must publish on the department’s website— the draft management plan for the proposed regional energy hub endorsed under section 45 ; and the following information— the period within which a person may make submissions to the hub design body about the draft management plan; how the submissions may be made.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) The period mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) must be at least 60 days after the draft management plan is published under subsection (1) (a) .\n(sec.46-ssec.3) The hub design body must— consider each submission made in relation to the draft management plan; and make amendments to the draft management plan the hub design body considers appropriate to deal with the submissions, if any; and give the responsible Ministers— a proposed management plan incorporating any amendments under paragraph (b) ; and a report outlining the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan and how the submissions have been dealt with.\n(sec.46-ssec.4) The responsible Ministers may ask the hub design body to make stated amendments to the proposed management plan to ensure the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan have been appropriately dealt with.\n(sec.46-ssec.5) The hub design body must make the amendments to the proposed management plan requested under subsection (4) .\n- (a) the draft management plan for the proposed regional energy hub endorsed under section 45 ; and\n- (b) the following information— (i) the period within which a person may make submissions to the hub design body about the draft management plan; (ii) how the submissions may be made.\n- (i) the period within which a person may make submissions to the hub design body about the draft management plan;\n- (ii) how the submissions may be made.\n- (i) the period within which a person may make submissions to the hub design body about the draft management plan;\n- (ii) how the submissions may be made.\n- (a) consider each submission made in relation to the draft management plan; and\n- (b) make amendments to the draft management plan the hub design body considers appropriate to deal with the submissions, if any; and\n- (c) give the responsible Ministers— (i) a proposed management plan incorporating any amendments under paragraph (b) ; and (ii) a report outlining the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan and how the submissions have been dealt with.\n- (i) a proposed management plan incorporating any amendments under paragraph (b) ; and\n- (ii) a report outlining the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan and how the submissions have been dealt with.\n- (i) a proposed management plan incorporating any amendments under paragraph (b) ; and\n- (ii) a report outlining the submissions made in relation to the draft management plan and how the submissions have been dealt with.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of management plan","content":"### sec.47 Approval of management plan\n\nA proposed management plan prepared under subdivision 2 or 4 for a part of a Queensland region declared to be a regional energy hub under section 38 takes effect as the management plan for the hub when the management plan is approved by regulation.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation approving a management plan for a regional energy hub only if the responsible Ministers are satisfied—\nthe management plan complies with subdivision 1 ; and\nsubdivision 2 has been complied with in relation to the management plan.\nThe Minister must keep a copy of the management plan for a regional energy hub available on the department’s website.\ns 47 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.47-ssec.1) A proposed management plan prepared under subdivision 2 or 4 for a part of a Queensland region declared to be a regional energy hub under section 38 takes effect as the management plan for the hub when the management plan is approved by regulation.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation approving a management plan for a regional energy hub only if the responsible Ministers are satisfied— the management plan complies with subdivision 1 ; and subdivision 2 has been complied with in relation to the management plan.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) The Minister must keep a copy of the management plan for a regional energy hub available on the department’s website.\n- (a) the management plan complies with subdivision 1 ; and\n- (b) subdivision 2 has been complied with in relation to the management plan.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment of management plan","content":"### sec.48 Amendment of management plan\n\nA management plan for a regional energy hub may be amended only as provided under this section.\nThe hub design body may amend the management plan, with the approval of the chief executive—\nto correct a minor error in the management plan; or\nto update a matter mentioned in section 41 (1) (b) , (c) or (d) (i) to reflect an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub; or\nto make a minor change to the technical specifications for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; or\nto make another change that is not a change of substance.\nThe hub design body may amend the management plan with the approval of the responsible Ministers to make a change that is consequential to an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub.\nIf an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub changes the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the hub, the management plan may be amended under subsection (3) to the extent necessary to apply the management plan to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the hub as changed.\nThe responsible Ministers may approve an amendment of the management plan under subsection (3) only if satisfied the amendment does not—\naffect the operation of this part, other than as allowed under subsection (4) ; or\nadversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub.\nAn amendment of a management plan for a regional energy hub under this section takes effect when the Minister publishes a copy of the management plan incorporating the amendment on the department’s website.\ns 48 amd 2025 No. 30 s 40\n(sec.48-ssec.1) A management plan for a regional energy hub may be amended only as provided under this section.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) The hub design body may amend the management plan, with the approval of the chief executive— to correct a minor error in the management plan; or to update a matter mentioned in section 41 (1) (b) , (c) or (d) (i) to reflect an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub; or to make a minor change to the technical specifications for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; or to make another change that is not a change of substance.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) The hub design body may amend the management plan with the approval of the responsible Ministers to make a change that is consequential to an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub.\n(sec.48-ssec.4) If an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub changes the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the hub, the management plan may be amended under subsection (3) to the extent necessary to apply the management plan to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the hub as changed.\n(sec.48-ssec.5) The responsible Ministers may approve an amendment of the management plan under subsection (3) only if satisfied the amendment does not— affect the operation of this part, other than as allowed under subsection (4) ; or adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub.\n(sec.48-ssec.6) An amendment of a management plan for a regional energy hub under this section takes effect when the Minister publishes a copy of the management plan incorporating the amendment on the department’s website.\n- (a) to correct a minor error in the management plan; or\n- (b) to update a matter mentioned in section 41 (1) (b) , (c) or (d) (i) to reflect an amendment of the hub declaration for the regional energy hub; or\n- (c) to make a minor change to the technical specifications for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub; or\n- (d) to make another change that is not a change of substance.\n- (a) affect the operation of this part, other than as allowed under subsection (4) ; or\n- (b) adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the regional energy hub.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Replacement management plan","content":"### sec.49 Replacement management plan\n\nThe hub design body may replace a management plan for a regional energy hub (the existing management plan ) with a new management plan for the hub (the replacement management plan ).\nSubdivisions 2 and 3 apply in relation to the replacement management plan, subject to subsections (3) to (5) .\nThe Minister must ensure the following information is also published under section 46 (1) (a) with the draft replacement management plan—\nthe changes between the existing management plan and the draft replacement management plan;\nthat submissions to the hub design body about the draft replacement management plan may be made only about a change mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nThe period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) must be a reasonable period decided by the Minister having regard to the nature of the changes mentioned in subsection (3) (a) .\nFor applying section 46 (3) to the draft replacement management plan—\nthe hub design body—\nmust consider each submission to the extent it relates to a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\nmay, but is not required to, consider a submission to the extent it relates to a matter other than a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\nthe reference to submissions in section 46 (3) (c) (ii) is taken to be a reference to submissions to the extent they are considered by the hub design body under paragraph (a) .\ns 49 sub 2025 No. 30 s 41\n(sec.49-ssec.1) The hub design body may replace a management plan for a regional energy hub (the existing management plan ) with a new management plan for the hub (the replacement management plan ).\n(sec.49-ssec.2) Subdivisions 2 and 3 apply in relation to the replacement management plan, subject to subsections (3) to (5) .\n(sec.49-ssec.3) The Minister must ensure the following information is also published under section 46 (1) (a) with the draft replacement management plan— the changes between the existing management plan and the draft replacement management plan; that submissions to the hub design body about the draft replacement management plan may be made only about a change mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(sec.49-ssec.4) The period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) must be a reasonable period decided by the Minister having regard to the nature of the changes mentioned in subsection (3) (a) .\n(sec.49-ssec.5) For applying section 46 (3) to the draft replacement management plan— the hub design body— must consider each submission to the extent it relates to a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and may, but is not required to, consider a submission to the extent it relates to a matter other than a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and the reference to submissions in section 46 (3) (c) (ii) is taken to be a reference to submissions to the extent they are considered by the hub design body under paragraph (a) .\n- (a) the changes between the existing management plan and the draft replacement management plan;\n- (b) that submissions to the hub design body about the draft replacement management plan may be made only about a change mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) the hub design body— (i) must consider each submission to the extent it relates to a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and (ii) may, but is not required to, consider a submission to the extent it relates to a matter other than a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\n- (i) must consider each submission to the extent it relates to a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\n- (ii) may, but is not required to, consider a submission to the extent it relates to a matter other than a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\n- (b) the reference to submissions in section 46 (3) (c) (ii) is taken to be a reference to submissions to the extent they are considered by the hub design body under paragraph (a) .\n- (i) must consider each submission to the extent it relates to a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and\n- (ii) may, but is not required to, consider a submission to the extent it relates to a matter other than a change mentioned in subsection (3) (a) ; and","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.50\n\ns 50 om 2025 No. 30 s 41","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.51\n\ns 51 om 2025 No. 30 s 41","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Hub transmission networks","content":"## Hub transmission networks","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.52 Purpose of division\n\nThis division provides for the regulation of connection and access to—\nthe hub transmission network for a regional energy hub; and\nhub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\nThis division regulates the connection and access by—\nrestricting the circumstances in which an entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets; and\nproviding for a more streamlined process for the negotiation of access standards for the hub transmission network.\nThis division also provides for the continued effect of particular rights and expectations relating to—\na transmission network or a part of a transmission network that becomes the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub; or\ntransmission assets that become hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\ns 52 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.52-ssec.1) This division provides for the regulation of connection and access to— the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub; and hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) This division regulates the connection and access by— restricting the circumstances in which an entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets; and providing for a more streamlined process for the negotiation of access standards for the hub transmission network.\n(sec.52-ssec.3) This division also provides for the continued effect of particular rights and expectations relating to— a transmission network or a part of a transmission network that becomes the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub; or transmission assets that become hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\n- (a) the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub; and\n- (b) hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\n- (a) restricting the circumstances in which an entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets; and\n- (b) providing for a more streamlined process for the negotiation of access standards for the hub transmission network.\n- (a) a transmission network or a part of a transmission network that becomes the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub; or\n- (b) transmission assets that become hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.53 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\naccess policy has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\naccess standard , for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, means a standard of performance for a technical requirement of access for plant connected, or to be connected, to the transmission network.\ns 53 def access standard sub 2025 No. 30 s 42 (1) – (2)\napplication to connect has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\nconnection and access process , for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, means the process for entering into a connection agreement stated in the management plan for the hub under section 42 (1) (b) (v) .\ns 53 def connection and access process ins 2025 No. 30 s 42 (2)\ndesignated network asset has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\nDNA service has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\neligible entity means an entity—\nfor the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) , as an entity that may connect to and access the hub transmission network; or\nfor hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 43 (b) , as an entity that may connect to and access the hub controlled assets.\ns 53 def eligible entity amd 2025 No. 30 s 42 (3) – (6)\neligible project means a project—\nfor the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) , as a project in relation to which an entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network; or\nfor hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 43 (b) , as a project in relation to which to an entity may connect to and access the hub controlled assets.\ns 53 def eligible project amd 2025 No. 30 s 42 (3) – (6)\nplant has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\n- (a) for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) , as an entity that may connect to and access the hub transmission network; or\n- (b) for hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 43 (b) , as an entity that may connect to and access the hub controlled assets.\n- (a) for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 42 (1) (b) (iv) , as a project in relation to which an entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network; or\n- (b) for hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub—identified under the process stated in the management plan for the hub, under section 43 (b) , as a project in relation to which to an entity may connect to and access the hub controlled assets.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on connection and access to hub transmission network","content":"### sec.54 Restriction on connection and access to hub transmission network\n\nAn entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub only under a connection agreement entered into between the entity and the transmission network service provider.\nThe transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub—\nonly with an eligible entity for an eligible project; and\nonly if any conditions on which the entity is an eligible entity or the project is an eligible project are met; and\nonly in accordance with the connection and access process for the transmission network.\nThe terms and conditions of a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub entered into by the transmission network service provider and an eligible entity must be in accordance with—\nthe matters mentioned in the management plan for the hub under section 42 (1) (b) (i) to (iii) ; and\nthe conditions mentioned in subsection (2) (b) .\nThe national electricity laws apply in relation to connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub with necessary changes to give effect to the restriction on connection and access under this section, including, for example, by restricting—\nwho may apply for connection and access to the transmission network; and\nthe circumstances in which the transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with an entity for connection and access to the transmission network.\ns 54 amd 2025 No. 30 s 43\n(sec.54-ssec.1) An entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub only under a connection agreement entered into between the entity and the transmission network service provider.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) The transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub— only with an eligible entity for an eligible project; and only if any conditions on which the entity is an eligible entity or the project is an eligible project are met; and only in accordance with the connection and access process for the transmission network.\n(sec.54-ssec.3) The terms and conditions of a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub entered into by the transmission network service provider and an eligible entity must be in accordance with— the matters mentioned in the management plan for the hub under section 42 (1) (b) (i) to (iii) ; and the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) (b) .\n(sec.54-ssec.4) The national electricity laws apply in relation to connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub with necessary changes to give effect to the restriction on connection and access under this section, including, for example, by restricting— who may apply for connection and access to the transmission network; and the circumstances in which the transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with an entity for connection and access to the transmission network.\n- (a) only with an eligible entity for an eligible project; and\n- (b) only if any conditions on which the entity is an eligible entity or the project is an eligible project are met; and\n- (c) only in accordance with the connection and access process for the transmission network.\n- (a) the matters mentioned in the management plan for the hub under section 42 (1) (b) (i) to (iii) ; and\n- (b) the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) (b) .\n- (a) who may apply for connection and access to the transmission network; and\n- (b) the circumstances in which the transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with an entity for connection and access to the transmission network.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Negotiated access standards","content":"### sec.55 Negotiated access standards\n\nThe transmission network service provider and a relevant entity for a regional energy hub may negotiate an access standard for the hub transmission network for the hub in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\nThe regulation may prescribe—\nthe process that is to apply to the negotiation, which may—\nprovide for the extent to which AEMO is to be involved in the negotiation; and\npermit or require the transmission network service provider to consider the performance of all participants for the hub as a whole when negotiating with a particular relevant entity; and\nrequirements about—\ndeciding the access standard; and\nhow performance against the access standard is to be assessed; and\narrangements for access standards for technical requirements for plant connected or to be connected, to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, under subdivision 3 or 4 .\nAn access standard negotiated under this section is taken to be—\nan agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and\nif included in a connection agreement—a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules.\nIn this section—\nrelevant entity , for a regional energy hub, means an entity who proposes to be, or is, a participant for the hub.\ns 55 amd 2025 No. 30 s 44\n(sec.55-ssec.1) The transmission network service provider and a relevant entity for a regional energy hub may negotiate an access standard for the hub transmission network for the hub in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) The regulation may prescribe— the process that is to apply to the negotiation, which may— provide for the extent to which AEMO is to be involved in the negotiation; and permit or require the transmission network service provider to consider the performance of all participants for the hub as a whole when negotiating with a particular relevant entity; and requirements about— deciding the access standard; and how performance against the access standard is to be assessed; and arrangements for access standards for technical requirements for plant connected or to be connected, to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, under subdivision 3 or 4 .\n(sec.55-ssec.3) An access standard negotiated under this section is taken to be— an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and if included in a connection agreement—a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules.\n(sec.55-ssec.4) In this section— relevant entity , for a regional energy hub, means an entity who proposes to be, or is, a participant for the hub.\n- (a) the process that is to apply to the negotiation, which may— (i) provide for the extent to which AEMO is to be involved in the negotiation; and (ii) permit or require the transmission network service provider to consider the performance of all participants for the hub as a whole when negotiating with a particular relevant entity; and\n- (i) provide for the extent to which AEMO is to be involved in the negotiation; and\n- (ii) permit or require the transmission network service provider to consider the performance of all participants for the hub as a whole when negotiating with a particular relevant entity; and\n- (b) requirements about— (i) deciding the access standard; and (ii) how performance against the access standard is to be assessed; and\n- (i) deciding the access standard; and\n- (ii) how performance against the access standard is to be assessed; and\n- (c) arrangements for access standards for technical requirements for plant connected or to be connected, to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, under subdivision 3 or 4 .\n- (i) provide for the extent to which AEMO is to be involved in the negotiation; and\n- (ii) permit or require the transmission network service provider to consider the performance of all participants for the hub as a whole when negotiating with a particular relevant entity; and\n- (i) deciding the access standard; and\n- (ii) how performance against the access standard is to be assessed; and\n- (a) an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (b) if included in a connection agreement—a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Connection agreement for hub transmission network entered into under this part","content":"### sec.56 Connection agreement for hub transmission network entered into under this part\n\nThis section applies in relation to a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that is entered into in accordance with the national electricity laws except that—\nthe agreement is entered into as provided under section 54 ; or\nthe agreement includes an access standard negotiated under section 55 .\nThe connection agreement is taken to be a connection agreement entered into in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.\ns 56 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.56-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a connection agreement for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that is entered into in accordance with the national electricity laws except that— the agreement is entered into as provided under section 54 ; or the agreement includes an access standard negotiated under section 55 .\n(sec.56-ssec.2) The connection agreement is taken to be a connection agreement entered into in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.\n- (a) the agreement is entered into as provided under section 54 ; or\n- (b) the agreement includes an access standard negotiated under section 55 .","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on connection and access to hub controlled assets","content":"### sec.57 Restriction on connection and access to hub controlled assets\n\nAn entity may connect to and access hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub only under a connection agreement entered into between the entity and the relevant transmission network service provider.\nThe relevant transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub—\nonly with an eligible entity for an eligible project; and\nonly if any conditions on which the entity is an eligible entity or the project is an eligible project are met.\nThe national electricity laws apply in relation to connection and access to hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub with necessary changes to give effect to the restriction on connection and access under this section, including, for example, by restricting—\nwho may apply for connection and access to the hub controlled assets; and\nthe circumstances in which the relevant transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with an entity for connection and access to the hub controlled assets.\ns 57 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.57-ssec.1) An entity may connect to and access hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub only under a connection agreement entered into between the entity and the relevant transmission network service provider.\n(sec.57-ssec.2) The relevant transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement for connection and access to hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub— only with an eligible entity for an eligible project; and only if any conditions on which the entity is an eligible entity or the project is an eligible project are met.\n(sec.57-ssec.3) The national electricity laws apply in relation to connection and access to hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub with necessary changes to give effect to the restriction on connection and access under this section, including, for example, by restricting— who may apply for connection and access to the hub controlled assets; and the circumstances in which the relevant transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with an entity for connection and access to the hub controlled assets.\n- (a) only with an eligible entity for an eligible project; and\n- (b) only if any conditions on which the entity is an eligible entity or the project is an eligible project are met.\n- (a) who may apply for connection and access to the hub controlled assets; and\n- (b) the circumstances in which the relevant transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with an entity for connection and access to the hub controlled assets.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.58 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision—\napplies in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network if the transmission network or the part of the transmission network becomes the hub transmission network, or a part of the hub transmission network, for a regional energy hub; and\napplies in relation to transmission assets if the transmission assets become hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\nFor applying this subdivision in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —\na reference to the hub transmission network is a reference to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that the transmission network or the part of the transmission network has become or has become part of; and\na reference to the relevant event is a reference to the commencement of the regulation under section 38 (1) or 39 that includes the transmission network or the part of the transmission network as or as part of the hub transmission network for the hub.\nFor applying this subdivision in relation to transmission assets mentioned in subsection (1) (b) —\na reference to the hub controlled assets is a reference to the hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub that the transmission assets have become; and\na reference to the relevant event is a reference to the commencement of the regulation under section 38 (1) or 39 that includes the transmission assets as hub controlled assets for the hub.\ns 58 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.58-ssec.1) This subdivision— applies in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network if the transmission network or the part of the transmission network becomes the hub transmission network, or a part of the hub transmission network, for a regional energy hub; and applies in relation to transmission assets if the transmission assets become hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) For applying this subdivision in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network mentioned in subsection (1) (a) — a reference to the hub transmission network is a reference to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that the transmission network or the part of the transmission network has become or has become part of; and a reference to the relevant event is a reference to the commencement of the regulation under section 38 (1) or 39 that includes the transmission network or the part of the transmission network as or as part of the hub transmission network for the hub.\n(sec.58-ssec.3) For applying this subdivision in relation to transmission assets mentioned in subsection (1) (b) — a reference to the hub controlled assets is a reference to the hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub that the transmission assets have become; and a reference to the relevant event is a reference to the commencement of the regulation under section 38 (1) or 39 that includes the transmission assets as hub controlled assets for the hub.\n- (a) applies in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network if the transmission network or the part of the transmission network becomes the hub transmission network, or a part of the hub transmission network, for a regional energy hub; and\n- (b) applies in relation to transmission assets if the transmission assets become hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\n- (a) a reference to the hub transmission network is a reference to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that the transmission network or the part of the transmission network has become or has become part of; and\n- (b) a reference to the relevant event is a reference to the commencement of the regulation under section 38 (1) or 39 that includes the transmission network or the part of the transmission network as or as part of the hub transmission network for the hub.\n- (a) a reference to the hub controlled assets is a reference to the hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub that the transmission assets have become; and\n- (b) a reference to the relevant event is a reference to the commencement of the regulation under section 38 (1) or 39 that includes the transmission assets as hub controlled assets for the hub.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing applications to connect—hub transmission network","content":"### sec.59 Existing applications to connect—hub transmission network\n\nAn existing application to connect for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an entity other than an eligible entity, or for a project other than an eligible project, for the hub transmission network lapses when the relevant event happens.\nAn existing application to connect for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an eligible entity for an eligible project for the hub transmission network is taken to be an application to connect to the hub transmission network for the eligible project made in accordance with the connection and access process for the hub transmission network.\nAnything done in relation to an existing application to connect mentioned in subsection (2) is taken to have been done under the connection and access process for the hub transmission network, to the extent the thing is relevant to and may be done under that process.\nThis section does not apply to an existing application to connect for a transmission network or a part of the transmission network made for a declared project in relation to which subdivision 4 applies.\nSee section 66 in relation to existing applications to connect for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network made for a declared project in relation to which subdivision 4 applies.\nIn this section—\nexisting application to connect , for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies, means an application to connect for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network made before the relevant event happened if, immediately before the relevant event happened—\nthe application had not been withdrawn; and\nthe assessment of the application under the National Electricity Rules had not been completed.\ns 59 amd 2025 No. 30 s 74 sch 1\n(sec.59-ssec.1) An existing application to connect for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an entity other than an eligible entity, or for a project other than an eligible project, for the hub transmission network lapses when the relevant event happens.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) An existing application to connect for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an eligible entity for an eligible project for the hub transmission network is taken to be an application to connect to the hub transmission network for the eligible project made in accordance with the connection and access process for the hub transmission network.\n(sec.59-ssec.3) Anything done in relation to an existing application to connect mentioned in subsection (2) is taken to have been done under the connection and access process for the hub transmission network, to the extent the thing is relevant to and may be done under that process.\n(sec.59-ssec.4) This section does not apply to an existing application to connect for a transmission network or a part of the transmission network made for a declared project in relation to which subdivision 4 applies. See section 66 in relation to existing applications to connect for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network made for a declared project in relation to which subdivision 4 applies.\n(sec.59-ssec.5) In this section— existing application to connect , for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies, means an application to connect for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network made before the relevant event happened if, immediately before the relevant event happened— the application had not been withdrawn; and the assessment of the application under the National Electricity Rules had not been completed.\n- (a) the application had not been withdrawn; and\n- (b) the assessment of the application under the National Electricity Rules had not been completed.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing applications to connect—hub controlled assets","content":"### sec.60 Existing applications to connect—hub controlled assets\n\nAn existing application to connect for transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an entity other than an eligible entity, or for a project other than an eligible project, for the hub controlled assets lapses when the relevant event happens.\nAn existing application to connect for transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an eligible entity for an eligible project for the hub controlled assets is taken to be an application to connect for the hub controlled assets for the eligible project.\nAnything done in relation to an existing application to connect mentioned in subsection (2) continues to have effect under the National Electricity Rules in relation to the application to connect for the hub controlled assets for the eligible project.\nIn this section—\nexisting application to connect , for transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies, means an application to connect for the transmission assets made before the relevant event happened if, immediately before the relevant event happened—\nthe application had not been withdrawn; and\nthe assessment of the application under the National Electricity Rules had not been completed.\ns 60 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.60-ssec.1) An existing application to connect for transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an entity other than an eligible entity, or for a project other than an eligible project, for the hub controlled assets lapses when the relevant event happens.\n(sec.60-ssec.2) An existing application to connect for transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies made by an eligible entity for an eligible project for the hub controlled assets is taken to be an application to connect for the hub controlled assets for the eligible project.\n(sec.60-ssec.3) Anything done in relation to an existing application to connect mentioned in subsection (2) continues to have effect under the National Electricity Rules in relation to the application to connect for the hub controlled assets for the eligible project.\n(sec.60-ssec.4) In this section— existing application to connect , for transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies, means an application to connect for the transmission assets made before the relevant event happened if, immediately before the relevant event happened— the application had not been withdrawn; and the assessment of the application under the National Electricity Rules had not been completed.\n- (a) the application had not been withdrawn; and\n- (b) the assessment of the application under the National Electricity Rules had not been completed.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing connection agreements","content":"### sec.61 Existing connection agreements\n\nThis section applies to an existing connection agreement for—\na transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies; or\ntransmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies.\nThe existing connection agreement continues in effect as a connection agreement for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub.\nSubsection (2) applies despite any inconsistency with this part or the management plan for the regional energy hub.\nIn this section—\nexisting connection agreement , for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network or transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies, means a connection agreement entered into for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network or the transmission assets that was in effect immediately before the relevant event happened.\ns 61 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies to an existing connection agreement for— a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies; or transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) The existing connection agreement continues in effect as a connection agreement for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for the regional energy hub.\n(sec.61-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies despite any inconsistency with this part or the management plan for the regional energy hub.\n(sec.61-ssec.4) In this section— existing connection agreement , for a transmission network or a part of a transmission network or transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies, means a connection agreement entered into for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network or the transmission assets that was in effect immediately before the relevant event happened.\n- (a) a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies; or\n- (b) transmission assets in relation to which this subdivision applies.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing rights to receive DNA services","content":"### sec.62 Existing rights to receive DNA services\n\nThis section applies—\nif a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies is or includes a designated network asset; and\nin relation to a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that existed immediately before the relevant event happened (an existing DNA right ).\nThe relevant event does not affect the existing DNA right other than as provided under this section.\nAn existing access policy for the designated network asset providing for the existing DNA right continues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to preserve the existing DNA right under this section.\nAn existing DNA agreement for the designated network asset relating to the existing DNA right applies—\nin relation to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\ndespite any inconsistency with this part or the management plan for the hub.\nA regulation may provide for—\nhow the existing DNA right, existing access policy or existing DNA agreement is to be given effect in relation to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\nany permitted or restricted variations of the existing DNA right, existing access policy or existing DNA agreement to allow the existing DNA right to be preserved under this section; and\nany other matter necessary to preserve the existing DNA right under this section.\nIn this section—\nexisting access policy , for a designated network asset mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , means an access policy for the designated network asset that was in effect under the National Electricity Rules immediately before the relevant event happened.\nexisting DNA agreement , for a designated network asset mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , means an agreement providing for connection and access to the designated network asset that was in effect immediately before the relevant event happened.\ns 62 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies— if a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies is or includes a designated network asset; and in relation to a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that existed immediately before the relevant event happened (an existing DNA right ).\n(sec.62-ssec.2) The relevant event does not affect the existing DNA right other than as provided under this section.\n(sec.62-ssec.3) An existing access policy for the designated network asset providing for the existing DNA right continues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to preserve the existing DNA right under this section.\n(sec.62-ssec.4) An existing DNA agreement for the designated network asset relating to the existing DNA right applies— in relation to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and despite any inconsistency with this part or the management plan for the hub.\n(sec.62-ssec.5) A regulation may provide for— how the existing DNA right, existing access policy or existing DNA agreement is to be given effect in relation to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and any permitted or restricted variations of the existing DNA right, existing access policy or existing DNA agreement to allow the existing DNA right to be preserved under this section; and any other matter necessary to preserve the existing DNA right under this section.\n(sec.62-ssec.6) In this section— existing access policy , for a designated network asset mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , means an access policy for the designated network asset that was in effect under the National Electricity Rules immediately before the relevant event happened. existing DNA agreement , for a designated network asset mentioned in subsection (1) (a) , means an agreement providing for connection and access to the designated network asset that was in effect immediately before the relevant event happened.\n- (a) if a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies is or includes a designated network asset; and\n- (b) in relation to a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that existed immediately before the relevant event happened (an existing DNA right ).\n- (a) in relation to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\n- (b) despite any inconsistency with this part or the management plan for the hub.\n- (a) how the existing DNA right, existing access policy or existing DNA agreement is to be given effect in relation to the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub; and\n- (b) any permitted or restricted variations of the existing DNA right, existing access policy or existing DNA agreement to allow the existing DNA right to be preserved under this section; and\n- (c) any other matter necessary to preserve the existing DNA right under this section.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holders of existing connection and access rights may enter into new connection agreement","content":"### sec.63 Holders of existing connection and access rights may enter into new connection agreement\n\nThis section applies in relation to an entity that, under section 61 or 62 , may connect to and access the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that is a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies.\nThe entity may, within the opt-in period, give the transmission network service provider written notice stating the entity’s intention to seek connection and access to the hub transmission network under a connection agreement entered into in accordance with section 54 (2) (c) and (3) .\nIf a notice is given under subsection (2) , the entity may, within 14 days after the notice is given, apply for connection and access to the hub transmission network, and the transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with the entity for connection and access to the hub transmission network, under this part as if—\nthe entity were an eligible entity; and\nthe project in relation to which the entity is seeking connection and access to the hub transmission network were an eligible project.\nThe entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 continues to apply while the entity’s application under subsection (3) is being assessed.\nIf the entity and transmission network service provider do not enter into a connection agreement under subsection (3) , the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 continues unaffected.\nIf the entity and transmission network service provider enter into a connection agreement under subsection (3) (the new connection agreement )—\nthe entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network in accordance with the new connection agreement; and\nthe entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 ends; and\nany existing connection agreement under section 61 , existing DNA agreement under section 62 , or any other agreement relating to the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 , continues in effect to the extent the agreement—\nprovides for a matter not provided for under this part or the new connection agreement; and\nis consistent with this part and the new connection agreement.\nIn this section—\nopt-in period , in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies, means the period of 4 weeks from when the relevant event happened.\ns 63 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.63-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an entity that, under section 61 or 62 , may connect to and access the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub that is a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies.\n(sec.63-ssec.2) The entity may, within the opt-in period, give the transmission network service provider written notice stating the entity’s intention to seek connection and access to the hub transmission network under a connection agreement entered into in accordance with section 54 (2) (c) and (3) .\n(sec.63-ssec.3) If a notice is given under subsection (2) , the entity may, within 14 days after the notice is given, apply for connection and access to the hub transmission network, and the transmission network service provider may enter into a connection agreement with the entity for connection and access to the hub transmission network, under this part as if— the entity were an eligible entity; and the project in relation to which the entity is seeking connection and access to the hub transmission network were an eligible project.\n(sec.63-ssec.4) The entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 continues to apply while the entity’s application under subsection (3) is being assessed.\n(sec.63-ssec.5) If the entity and transmission network service provider do not enter into a connection agreement under subsection (3) , the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 continues unaffected.\n(sec.63-ssec.6) If the entity and transmission network service provider enter into a connection agreement under subsection (3) (the new connection agreement )— the entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network in accordance with the new connection agreement; and the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 ends; and any existing connection agreement under section 61 , existing DNA agreement under section 62 , or any other agreement relating to the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 , continues in effect to the extent the agreement— provides for a matter not provided for under this part or the new connection agreement; and is consistent with this part and the new connection agreement.\n(sec.63-ssec.7) In this section— opt-in period , in relation to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network in relation to which this subdivision applies, means the period of 4 weeks from when the relevant event happened.\n- (a) the entity were an eligible entity; and\n- (b) the project in relation to which the entity is seeking connection and access to the hub transmission network were an eligible project.\n- (a) the entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network in accordance with the new connection agreement; and\n- (b) the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 ends; and\n- (c) any existing connection agreement under section 61 , existing DNA agreement under section 62 , or any other agreement relating to the entity’s right to connect to and access the hub transmission network under section 61 or 62 , continues in effect to the extent the agreement— (i) provides for a matter not provided for under this part or the new connection agreement; and (ii) is consistent with this part and the new connection agreement.\n- (i) provides for a matter not provided for under this part or the new connection agreement; and\n- (ii) is consistent with this part and the new connection agreement.\n- (i) provides for a matter not provided for under this part or the new connection agreement; and\n- (ii) is consistent with this part and the new connection agreement.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.64 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies in relation to a declared project if—\nthe project is intended to be connected and have access to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network that, on the making of a hub declaration, becomes the hub transmission network, or a part of the hub transmission network, for a regional energy hub; and\nimmediately before the hub declaration for the hub was made, at least 1 of the following existed for, or applied to, the project in relation to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network—\na connection agreement;\na right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of a designated network asset;\nan access policy that was in effect;\nan access policy that had been submitted to the AER for approval under the National Electricity Rules, but had not been approved or withdrawn.\ns 64 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n- (a) the project is intended to be connected and have access to a transmission network or a part of a transmission network that, on the making of a hub declaration, becomes the hub transmission network, or a part of the hub transmission network, for a regional energy hub; and\n- (b) immediately before the hub declaration for the hub was made, at least 1 of the following existed for, or applied to, the project in relation to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network— (i) a connection agreement; (ii) a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of a designated network asset; (iii) an access policy that was in effect; (iv) an access policy that had been submitted to the AER for approval under the National Electricity Rules, but had not been approved or withdrawn.\n- (i) a connection agreement;\n- (ii) a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of a designated network asset;\n- (iii) an access policy that was in effect;\n- (iv) an access policy that had been submitted to the AER for approval under the National Electricity Rules, but had not been approved or withdrawn.\n- (i) a connection agreement;\n- (ii) a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of a designated network asset;\n- (iii) an access policy that was in effect;\n- (iv) an access policy that had been submitted to the AER for approval under the National Electricity Rules, but had not been approved or withdrawn.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of declared project","content":"### sec.65 Meaning of declared project\n\nEach of the following is a declared project for this subdivision—\nthe MacIntyre wind farm project;\nthe Wambo wind farm project.\nFor subsection (1) —\nthe MacIntyre wind farm project is the wind farm project for the approved development described in the State Assessment and Referral Agency decision notice 2010-19438 SDA dated 20 April 2021; and\nthe Wambo wind farm project is the wind farm project for the approved development described in the State Assessment and Referral Agency decision notice 2007-17946 SDA dated 13 October 2020.\n(sec.65-ssec.1) Each of the following is a declared project for this subdivision— the MacIntyre wind farm project; the Wambo wind farm project.\n(sec.65-ssec.2) For subsection (1) — the MacIntyre wind farm project is the wind farm project for the approved development described in the State Assessment and Referral Agency decision notice 2010-19438 SDA dated 20 April 2021; and the Wambo wind farm project is the wind farm project for the approved development described in the State Assessment and Referral Agency decision notice 2007-17946 SDA dated 13 October 2020.\n- (a) the MacIntyre wind farm project;\n- (b) the Wambo wind farm project.\n- (a) the MacIntyre wind farm project is the wind farm project for the approved development described in the State Assessment and Referral Agency decision notice 2010-19438 SDA dated 20 April 2021; and\n- (b) the Wambo wind farm project is the wind farm project for the approved development described in the State Assessment and Referral Agency decision notice 2007-17946 SDA dated 13 October 2020.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of ss 61 and 63 in relation to declared project","content":"### sec.66 Application of ss 61 and 63 in relation to declared project\n\nSection 61 applies in relation to a declared project as if each of the following connection agreements for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network mentioned in section 64 (a) were an existing connection agreement under section 61 —\na connection agreement providing for an entity to be connected to or have access to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network for the project that is in effect immediately before the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made;\na connection agreement providing for an entity to be connected to or have access to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network for the project that is entered into within 12 months after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , an application to connect for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network may be made in relation to the declared project, and may be assessed or continue to be assessed, under the National Electricity Rules as if the hub declaration for the regional energy hub had not been made.\nAlso, section 63 applies in relation to an entity that may connect to and access the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub for the declared project under section 61 as applying under this section as if the reference to the opt-in period were a reference to the period of 13 months from when the hub declaration for the hub was made.\ns 66 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.66-ssec.1) Section 61 applies in relation to a declared project as if each of the following connection agreements for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network mentioned in section 64 (a) were an existing connection agreement under section 61 — a connection agreement providing for an entity to be connected to or have access to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network for the project that is in effect immediately before the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; a connection agreement providing for an entity to be connected to or have access to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network for the project that is entered into within 12 months after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made.\n(sec.66-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , an application to connect for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network may be made in relation to the declared project, and may be assessed or continue to be assessed, under the National Electricity Rules as if the hub declaration for the regional energy hub had not been made.\n(sec.66-ssec.3) Also, section 63 applies in relation to an entity that may connect to and access the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub for the declared project under section 61 as applying under this section as if the reference to the opt-in period were a reference to the period of 13 months from when the hub declaration for the hub was made.\n- (a) a connection agreement providing for an entity to be connected to or have access to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network for the project that is in effect immediately before the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made;\n- (b) a connection agreement providing for an entity to be connected to or have access to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network for the project that is entered into within 12 months after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of ss 62 and 63 in relation to declared project","content":"### sec.67 Application of ss 62 and 63 in relation to declared project\n\nSection 62 applies in relation to a declared project as if each of the following rights relating to a designated network asset that is or is part of the transmission network or the part of the transmission network mentioned in section 64 (a) were an existing DNA right under section 62 , and as provided under subsection (2) —\na right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that existed for the declared project immediately before the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made;\na right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that is acquired for the declared project within 12 months after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made;\na right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that is—\nof a kind provided for under a submitted access policy; and\nacquired for the declared project under an approved access policy for the submitted access policy within 1 month after the access policy is approved by the AER.\nFor subsection (1) —\na submitted access policy may be dealt with by the AER under the National Electricity Rules as if the hub declaration for the regional energy hub had not been made; and\nan existing access policy or approved access policy for a submitted access policy—\ncontinues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to confer or preserve a right mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\nis taken to be an existing access policy under section 62 even if it is approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and\nan agreement providing for connection and access to the designated network asset entered into in relation to a right mentioned in subsection (1) is taken to be an existing DNA agreement under section 62 even if it is entered into after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made.\nAlso, section 63 applies in relation to an entity that may connect to and access the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub for the declared project under section 62 as applying under this section as if the reference to the opt-in period were a reference to the following period—\nthe period of 13 months from when the hub declaration for the hub was made;\nif the entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network in relation to a right acquired under an approved access policy for a submitted access policy—the period of 2 months from when the access policy was approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules.\nIn this section—\napproved access policy , for a submitted access policy, means an access policy approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules in relation to the submitted access policy.\nexisting access policy means an access policy mentioned in section 64 (b) (iii) .\nsubmitted access policy means an access policy mentioned in section 64 (b) (iv) .\ns 67 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.67-ssec.1) Section 62 applies in relation to a declared project as if each of the following rights relating to a designated network asset that is or is part of the transmission network or the part of the transmission network mentioned in section 64 (a) were an existing DNA right under section 62 , and as provided under subsection (2) — a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that existed for the declared project immediately before the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that is acquired for the declared project within 12 months after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that is— of a kind provided for under a submitted access policy; and acquired for the declared project under an approved access policy for the submitted access policy within 1 month after the access policy is approved by the AER.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) For subsection (1) — a submitted access policy may be dealt with by the AER under the National Electricity Rules as if the hub declaration for the regional energy hub had not been made; and an existing access policy or approved access policy for a submitted access policy— continues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to confer or preserve a right mentioned in subsection (1) ; and is taken to be an existing access policy under section 62 even if it is approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and an agreement providing for connection and access to the designated network asset entered into in relation to a right mentioned in subsection (1) is taken to be an existing DNA agreement under section 62 even if it is entered into after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made.\n(sec.67-ssec.3) Also, section 63 applies in relation to an entity that may connect to and access the hub transmission network for the regional energy hub for the declared project under section 62 as applying under this section as if the reference to the opt-in period were a reference to the following period— the period of 13 months from when the hub declaration for the hub was made; if the entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network in relation to a right acquired under an approved access policy for a submitted access policy—the period of 2 months from when the access policy was approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules.\n(sec.67-ssec.4) In this section— approved access policy , for a submitted access policy, means an access policy approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules in relation to the submitted access policy. existing access policy means an access policy mentioned in section 64 (b) (iii) . submitted access policy means an access policy mentioned in section 64 (b) (iv) .\n- (a) a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that existed for the declared project immediately before the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made;\n- (b) a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that is acquired for the declared project within 12 months after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made;\n- (c) a right, whether conditional or unconditional, to receive a DNA service from the owner of the designated network asset that is— (i) of a kind provided for under a submitted access policy; and (ii) acquired for the declared project under an approved access policy for the submitted access policy within 1 month after the access policy is approved by the AER.\n- (i) of a kind provided for under a submitted access policy; and\n- (ii) acquired for the declared project under an approved access policy for the submitted access policy within 1 month after the access policy is approved by the AER.\n- (i) of a kind provided for under a submitted access policy; and\n- (ii) acquired for the declared project under an approved access policy for the submitted access policy within 1 month after the access policy is approved by the AER.\n- (a) a submitted access policy may be dealt with by the AER under the National Electricity Rules as if the hub declaration for the regional energy hub had not been made; and\n- (b) an existing access policy or approved access policy for a submitted access policy— (i) continues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to confer or preserve a right mentioned in subsection (1) ; and (ii) is taken to be an existing access policy under section 62 even if it is approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and\n- (i) continues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to confer or preserve a right mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\n- (ii) is taken to be an existing access policy under section 62 even if it is approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and\n- (c) an agreement providing for connection and access to the designated network asset entered into in relation to a right mentioned in subsection (1) is taken to be an existing DNA agreement under section 62 even if it is entered into after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made.\n- (i) continues in effect under the National Electricity Rules to the extent necessary to confer or preserve a right mentioned in subsection (1) ; and\n- (ii) is taken to be an existing access policy under section 62 even if it is approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and\n- (a) the period of 13 months from when the hub declaration for the hub was made;\n- (b) if the entity may connect to and access the hub transmission network in relation to a right acquired under an approved access policy for a submitted access policy—the period of 2 months from when the access policy was approved by the AER under the National Electricity Rules.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cost recovery","content":"## Cost recovery","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.68 Purpose of division\n\nThis division provides a framework for the recovery of costs associated with the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub incurred by the transmission network service provider or AEMO.\nThe framework provides for the costs to be recovered from the participants for the regional energy hub in the first instance.\ns 68 sub 2025 No. 30 s 45\n(sec.68-ssec.1) This division provides a framework for the recovery of costs associated with the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub incurred by the transmission network service provider or AEMO.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) The framework provides for the costs to be recovered from the participants for the regional energy hub in the first instance.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.69 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\napplication fees and charges , in relation to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, means fees and charges stated in the management plan for the hub under section 42 (1) (b) (v) (B) .\ns 69 def application fees and charges ins 2025 No. 30 s 46 (2)\nestablishment and operational costs , for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, see section 69A .\ns 69 def establishment and operational costs sub 2025 No. 30 s 46\nprescribed transmission service has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\nREZ assessment costs ...\ns 69 def REZ assessment costs om 2025 No. 30 s 46 (1)","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of establishment and operational costs","content":"### sec.69A Meaning of establishment and operational costs\n\nThe establishment and operational costs , for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, are the costs reasonably and prudently incurred by the transmission network service provider for providing the transmission network.\nFor subsection (1) —\nit does not matter whether the costs are incurred before or after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and\nsubject to paragraph (c) , costs incurred by the transmission network service provider for any of the following matters are taken to be incurred for providing the hub transmission network—\npreparing a management plan in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body;\nconstructing, maintaining and operating the transmission network;\nany other function under this part in relation to the transmission network, including a function performed in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; and\ncosts incurred by the transmission network service provider for performing functions for which application fees and charges are payable are taken not to be incurred for providing the hub transmission network.\nAlso, in this section, a reference to costs incurred by the transmission network service provider is taken to be a reference to any costs, expenses or other financial outgoings incurred by the service provider, including, for example—\npayments to investors to provide a return on capital; and\ndepreciation of assets; and\ngovernment taxes, fees or charges; and\nfees for legal, financial, technical or other expert advice.\nadvice from AEMO\ns 69A ins 2025 No. 30 s 47\n(sec.69A-ssec.1) The establishment and operational costs , for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, are the costs reasonably and prudently incurred by the transmission network service provider for providing the transmission network.\n(sec.69A-ssec.2) For subsection (1) — it does not matter whether the costs are incurred before or after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and subject to paragraph (c) , costs incurred by the transmission network service provider for any of the following matters are taken to be incurred for providing the hub transmission network— preparing a management plan in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; constructing, maintaining and operating the transmission network; any other function under this part in relation to the transmission network, including a function performed in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; and costs incurred by the transmission network service provider for performing functions for which application fees and charges are payable are taken not to be incurred for providing the hub transmission network.\n(sec.69A-ssec.3) Also, in this section, a reference to costs incurred by the transmission network service provider is taken to be a reference to any costs, expenses or other financial outgoings incurred by the service provider, including, for example— payments to investors to provide a return on capital; and depreciation of assets; and government taxes, fees or charges; and fees for legal, financial, technical or other expert advice. advice from AEMO\n- (a) it does not matter whether the costs are incurred before or after the hub declaration for the regional energy hub was made; and\n- (b) subject to paragraph (c) , costs incurred by the transmission network service provider for any of the following matters are taken to be incurred for providing the hub transmission network— (i) preparing a management plan in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; (ii) constructing, maintaining and operating the transmission network; (iii) any other function under this part in relation to the transmission network, including a function performed in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; and\n- (i) preparing a management plan in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body;\n- (ii) constructing, maintaining and operating the transmission network;\n- (iii) any other function under this part in relation to the transmission network, including a function performed in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; and\n- (c) costs incurred by the transmission network service provider for performing functions for which application fees and charges are payable are taken not to be incurred for providing the hub transmission network.\n- (i) preparing a management plan in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body;\n- (ii) constructing, maintaining and operating the transmission network;\n- (iii) any other function under this part in relation to the transmission network, including a function performed in the service provider’s capacity as a hub design body; and\n- (a) payments to investors to provide a return on capital; and\n- (b) depreciation of assets; and\n- (c) government taxes, fees or charges; and\n- (d) fees for legal, financial, technical or other expert advice. Example of other expert advice— advice from AEMO","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees and charges for connection and access to hub transmission network","content":"### sec.70 Fees and charges for connection and access to hub transmission network\n\nThe transmission network service provider may decide the fees and charges payable by a participant for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.\nFees and charges payable by a participant for connection and access to the hub transmission network do not include fees and charges for matters for which application fees and charges are payable.\nThe amount of the fees and charges—\nmust include an amount representing the participant’s contribution to AEMO’s costs incurred for performing functions under this Act, other than functions for which application fees and charges are payable; and\na function of AEMO under a regulation under section 55 (2) , other than a function for which application fees and charges are payable\nmay include an amount representing the participant’s contribution to the establishment and operational costs for the hub transmission network.\nThe fees and charges decided under this section are payable for the participant’s connection and access to the hub transmission network instead of any fees and charges payable for connection and access to the transmission network under the national electricity laws.\nSubsection (4) does not affect the application fees and charges payable in relation to the hub transmission network.\ns 70 amd 2025 No. 30 s 48\n(sec.70-ssec.1) The transmission network service provider may decide the fees and charges payable by a participant for connection and access to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.\n(sec.70-ssec.2) Fees and charges payable by a participant for connection and access to the hub transmission network do not include fees and charges for matters for which application fees and charges are payable.\n(sec.70-ssec.3) The amount of the fees and charges— must include an amount representing the participant’s contribution to AEMO’s costs incurred for performing functions under this Act, other than functions for which application fees and charges are payable; and a function of AEMO under a regulation under section 55 (2) , other than a function for which application fees and charges are payable may include an amount representing the participant’s contribution to the establishment and operational costs for the hub transmission network.\n(sec.70-ssec.4) The fees and charges decided under this section are payable for the participant’s connection and access to the hub transmission network instead of any fees and charges payable for connection and access to the transmission network under the national electricity laws.\n(sec.70-ssec.5) Subsection (4) does not affect the application fees and charges payable in relation to the hub transmission network.\n- (a) must include an amount representing the participant’s contribution to AEMO’s costs incurred for performing functions under this Act, other than functions for which application fees and charges are payable; and Example of a function for paragraph (a) — a function of AEMO under a regulation under section 55 (2) , other than a function for which application fees and charges are payable\n- (b) may include an amount representing the participant’s contribution to the establishment and operational costs for the hub transmission network.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Responsible Ministers may allow cost recovery through charges for prescribed transmission services","content":"### sec.71 Responsible Ministers may allow cost recovery through charges for prescribed transmission services\n\nThis section applies in relation to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub if the responsible Ministers are satisfied—\nthe transmission network service provider has acted reasonably and prudently in giving access to the transmission network, including, for example, in relation to negotiating connection agreements and deciding fees and charges under section 70 ; and\nthe transmission network service provider has used the service provider’s best endeavours to recover the establishment and operational costs for the transmission network from participants by charging fees and charges under section 70 or otherwise; and\nthere is a shortfall between—\nthe establishment and operational costs incurred by the transmission network service provider; and\nthe amount of fees and charges paid or payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise; and\nthere is no reasonable way for the transmission network service provider to recover the shortfall other than through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider.\nThe amount of the shortfall must be worked out using—\nthe present value of the establishment and operational costs, taking into account any inflation since any of the costs were incurred; and\nthe present value of the fees and charges paid by participants under section 70 or otherwise, taking into account any inflation since the fees and charges were paid; and\nthe present value of the fees and charges that will be payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise in the future, disregarding any future inflation.\nThe Minister may, by notice and, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, with the Treasurer’s approval, declare that all or a part of the shortfall may be recovered by the transmission network service provider through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider.\nThe declaration must state—\nthe amount of the shortfall that may be recovered through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the transmission network service provider; and\nif, under subsection (2) , the amount of the shortfall is worked out using the present value of an amount mentioned in the subsection—the way the present value is worked out; and\nthe period over which the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) may be recovered as mentioned in the paragraph; and\nhow the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) may be adjusted over the period mentioned in paragraph (c) to allow for future inflation; and\nthe reasons why the responsible Ministers are satisfied of the matter mentioned in subsection (1) (d) ; and\nany other matter prescribed by regulation.\nA notice under subsection (3) is subordinate legislation.\ns 71 amd 2025 No. 30 s 49\n(sec.71-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub if the responsible Ministers are satisfied— the transmission network service provider has acted reasonably and prudently in giving access to the transmission network, including, for example, in relation to negotiating connection agreements and deciding fees and charges under section 70 ; and the transmission network service provider has used the service provider’s best endeavours to recover the establishment and operational costs for the transmission network from participants by charging fees and charges under section 70 or otherwise; and there is a shortfall between— the establishment and operational costs incurred by the transmission network service provider; and the amount of fees and charges paid or payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise; and there is no reasonable way for the transmission network service provider to recover the shortfall other than through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) The amount of the shortfall must be worked out using— the present value of the establishment and operational costs, taking into account any inflation since any of the costs were incurred; and the present value of the fees and charges paid by participants under section 70 or otherwise, taking into account any inflation since the fees and charges were paid; and the present value of the fees and charges that will be payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise in the future, disregarding any future inflation.\n(sec.71-ssec.3) The Minister may, by notice and, if the Minister is not the Treasurer, with the Treasurer’s approval, declare that all or a part of the shortfall may be recovered by the transmission network service provider through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider.\n(sec.71-ssec.4) The declaration must state— the amount of the shortfall that may be recovered through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the transmission network service provider; and if, under subsection (2) , the amount of the shortfall is worked out using the present value of an amount mentioned in the subsection—the way the present value is worked out; and the period over which the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) may be recovered as mentioned in the paragraph; and how the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) may be adjusted over the period mentioned in paragraph (c) to allow for future inflation; and the reasons why the responsible Ministers are satisfied of the matter mentioned in subsection (1) (d) ; and any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.71-ssec.5) A notice under subsection (3) is subordinate legislation.\n- (a) the transmission network service provider has acted reasonably and prudently in giving access to the transmission network, including, for example, in relation to negotiating connection agreements and deciding fees and charges under section 70 ; and\n- (b) the transmission network service provider has used the service provider’s best endeavours to recover the establishment and operational costs for the transmission network from participants by charging fees and charges under section 70 or otherwise; and\n- (c) there is a shortfall between— (i) the establishment and operational costs incurred by the transmission network service provider; and (ii) the amount of fees and charges paid or payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise; and\n- (i) the establishment and operational costs incurred by the transmission network service provider; and\n- (ii) the amount of fees and charges paid or payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise; and\n- (d) there is no reasonable way for the transmission network service provider to recover the shortfall other than through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider.\n- (i) the establishment and operational costs incurred by the transmission network service provider; and\n- (ii) the amount of fees and charges paid or payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise; and\n- (a) the present value of the establishment and operational costs, taking into account any inflation since any of the costs were incurred; and\n- (b) the present value of the fees and charges paid by participants under section 70 or otherwise, taking into account any inflation since the fees and charges were paid; and\n- (c) the present value of the fees and charges that will be payable by participants under section 70 or otherwise in the future, disregarding any future inflation.\n- (a) the amount of the shortfall that may be recovered through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the transmission network service provider; and\n- (b) if, under subsection (2) , the amount of the shortfall is worked out using the present value of an amount mentioned in the subsection—the way the present value is worked out; and\n- (c) the period over which the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) may be recovered as mentioned in the paragraph; and\n- (d) how the amount mentioned in paragraph (a) may be adjusted over the period mentioned in paragraph (c) to allow for future inflation; and\n- (e) the reasons why the responsible Ministers are satisfied of the matter mentioned in subsection (1) (d) ; and\n- (f) any other matter prescribed by regulation.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.72\n\ns 72 om 2025 No. 30 s 50","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transmission determination providing for charges for prescribed transmission services","content":"### sec.73 Transmission determination providing for charges for prescribed transmission services\n\nThis section applies if the Minister makes a declaration under section 71 allowing a transmission network service provider to recover all or a part of relevant costs through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider over a period.\nThe transmission determination providing for charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the transmission network service provider for the period must be made in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\nThe regulation may provide for matters about the transmission determination that enable the transmission network service provider to recover the amount through the charges over the period, including, for example—\ndeclaring all or a part of the relevant costs to be operating expenditure under the National Electricity Rules; and\nproviding for an increase of the maximum allowed revenue the service provider may earn under the National Electricity Rules for providing the prescribed transmission services; and\nmodifying requirements applying to the service provider’s pricing methodology under the National Electricity Rules; and\ndeclaring that matters stated in the regulation are taken to be part of either or both of the following—\nthe service provider’s revenue proposal;\nthe transmission determination; and\nproviding for particular action to be taken by the AER in relation to the service provider’s revenue proposal or the transmission determination to ensure the transmission determination is made as required under this section.\nIn this section—\nrelevant costs means establishment and operational costs for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.\ns 73 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.73-ssec.1) This section applies if the Minister makes a declaration under section 71 allowing a transmission network service provider to recover all or a part of relevant costs through charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the service provider over a period.\n(sec.73-ssec.2) The transmission determination providing for charges for prescribed transmission services provided by the transmission network service provider for the period must be made in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.73-ssec.3) The regulation may provide for matters about the transmission determination that enable the transmission network service provider to recover the amount through the charges over the period, including, for example— declaring all or a part of the relevant costs to be operating expenditure under the National Electricity Rules; and providing for an increase of the maximum allowed revenue the service provider may earn under the National Electricity Rules for providing the prescribed transmission services; and modifying requirements applying to the service provider’s pricing methodology under the National Electricity Rules; and declaring that matters stated in the regulation are taken to be part of either or both of the following— the service provider’s revenue proposal; the transmission determination; and providing for particular action to be taken by the AER in relation to the service provider’s revenue proposal or the transmission determination to ensure the transmission determination is made as required under this section.\n(sec.73-ssec.4) In this section— relevant costs means establishment and operational costs for the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub.\n- (a) declaring all or a part of the relevant costs to be operating expenditure under the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (b) providing for an increase of the maximum allowed revenue the service provider may earn under the National Electricity Rules for providing the prescribed transmission services; and\n- (c) modifying requirements applying to the service provider’s pricing methodology under the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (d) declaring that matters stated in the regulation are taken to be part of either or both of the following— (i) the service provider’s revenue proposal; (ii) the transmission determination; and\n- (i) the service provider’s revenue proposal;\n- (ii) the transmission determination; and\n- (e) providing for particular action to be taken by the AER in relation to the service provider’s revenue proposal or the transmission determination to ensure the transmission determination is made as required under this section.\n- (i) the service provider’s revenue proposal;\n- (ii) the transmission determination; and","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation about transmission services","content":"### sec.74 Regulation about transmission services\n\nTo support the application of a provision of this division to a transmission network service provider, a regulation may declare that a transmission service provided by the service provider is taken to be a negotiated transmission service, non-regulated transmission service or prescribed transmission service under the National Electricity Rules.\nIn this section—\ntransmission service has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\n(sec.74-ssec.1) To support the application of a provision of this division to a transmission network service provider, a regulation may declare that a transmission service provided by the service provider is taken to be a negotiated transmission service, non-regulated transmission service or prescribed transmission service under the National Electricity Rules.\n(sec.74-ssec.2) In this section— transmission service has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Hub design body","content":"## Hub design body","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sec.75 Appointment\n\nThe Minister may, by gazette notice, appoint any of the following entities to be a hub design body, if the entity is appropriately qualified—\na government entity;\na regulatory body established under an Act of the Commonwealth;\na government agency of the Commonwealth.\ns 75 amd 2025 No. 30 s 52\n- (a) a government entity;\n- (b) a regulatory body established under an Act of the Commonwealth;\n- (c) a government agency of the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.76 Functions\n\nThe functions of a hub design body are—\nto identify parts of Queensland regions that are suitable to be a regional energy hub and make recommendations to the Minister for the parts to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and\nto assess parts of Queensland regions identified in the system outlook as possibly suitable to be a regional energy hub, and decide whether to make recommendations to the Minister for the parts to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and\nto develop a management plan in accordance with division 3 for each part of a Queensland region the hub design body recommends to the Minister to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and\nto perform any other function for this part prescribed by regulation.\nA hub design body may delegate any of its functions to an appropriately qualified officer or employee of the hub design body.\nA hub design body must perform the functions of the hub design body in a way that is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\ns 76 amd 2025 No. 30 s 53\n(sec.76-ssec.1) The functions of a hub design body are— to identify parts of Queensland regions that are suitable to be a regional energy hub and make recommendations to the Minister for the parts to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and to assess parts of Queensland regions identified in the system outlook as possibly suitable to be a regional energy hub, and decide whether to make recommendations to the Minister for the parts to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and to develop a management plan in accordance with division 3 for each part of a Queensland region the hub design body recommends to the Minister to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and to perform any other function for this part prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.76-ssec.2) A hub design body may delegate any of its functions to an appropriately qualified officer or employee of the hub design body.\n(sec.76-ssec.3) A hub design body must perform the functions of the hub design body in a way that is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) .\n- (a) to identify parts of Queensland regions that are suitable to be a regional energy hub and make recommendations to the Minister for the parts to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and\n- (b) to assess parts of Queensland regions identified in the system outlook as possibly suitable to be a regional energy hub, and decide whether to make recommendations to the Minister for the parts to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and\n- (c) to develop a management plan in accordance with division 3 for each part of a Queensland region the hub design body recommends to the Minister to be declared to be a regional energy hub; and\n- (d) to perform any other function for this part prescribed by regulation.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obtaining information for performing functions","content":"### sec.77 Obtaining information for performing functions\n\nThis section applies if a hub design body has reason to believe that a relevant person has information the hub design body requires to perform a function of the hub design body under this part.\nThe hub design body may, by written notice given to the relevant person, require the person to give the information to the hub design body.\nA notice under subsection (2) must state—\nthe information the hub design body requires; and\nthe way the information must be given; and\nthe date by which the information must be given to the hub design body.\nA relevant person who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nIt is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply with a notice given under subsection (2) if complying with the notice might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a penalty.\nA relevant person may disclose information to the hub design body under this section despite anything in the national electricity laws.\nA relevant person who complies with a notice under subsection (2) incurs no liability for breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong for the compliance.\nIn this section—\nrelevant person means—\na person engaged or proposing to engage in an activity mentioned in the National Electricity (Queensland) Law , section 11 (1) , (2) or (4) ; or\na participant or proposed participant for a regional energy hub; or\nanother person who may hold information relevant to the operation of the national transmission grid in Queensland.\ns 77 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.77-ssec.1) This section applies if a hub design body has reason to believe that a relevant person has information the hub design body requires to perform a function of the hub design body under this part.\n(sec.77-ssec.2) The hub design body may, by written notice given to the relevant person, require the person to give the information to the hub design body.\n(sec.77-ssec.3) A notice under subsection (2) must state— the information the hub design body requires; and the way the information must be given; and the date by which the information must be given to the hub design body.\n(sec.77-ssec.4) A relevant person who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.77-ssec.5) It is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply with a notice given under subsection (2) if complying with the notice might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a penalty.\n(sec.77-ssec.6) A relevant person may disclose information to the hub design body under this section despite anything in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.77-ssec.7) A relevant person who complies with a notice under subsection (2) incurs no liability for breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong for the compliance.\n(sec.77-ssec.8) In this section— relevant person means— a person engaged or proposing to engage in an activity mentioned in the National Electricity (Queensland) Law , section 11 (1) , (2) or (4) ; or a participant or proposed participant for a regional energy hub; or another person who may hold information relevant to the operation of the national transmission grid in Queensland.\n- (a) the information the hub design body requires; and\n- (b) the way the information must be given; and\n- (c) the date by which the information must be given to the hub design body.\n- (a) a person engaged or proposing to engage in an activity mentioned in the National Electricity (Queensland) Law , section 11 (1) , (2) or (4) ; or\n- (b) a participant or proposed participant for a regional energy hub; or\n- (c) another person who may hold information relevant to the operation of the national transmission grid in Queensland.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Using information for performing function","content":"### sec.78 Using information for performing function\n\nThis section applies to the following information—\ninformation obtained by the hub design body under section 77 ;\nother information held by the hub design body about, or received from, a network service provider that the hub design body requires to perform a function of the hub design body under this part.\nThe hub design body—\nmay use the information for performing a function of the hub design body under this part; and\nmay disclose the information to the Minister or Treasurer for the purpose of the Minister or Treasurer performing a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\nThe hub design body may use or disclose information under subsection (2) despite anything in the national electricity laws.\nSubsection (2) does not limit section 173 .\nIn this section—\nnetwork service provider means a Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules.\ns 78 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.78-ssec.1) This section applies to the following information— information obtained by the hub design body under section 77 ; other information held by the hub design body about, or received from, a network service provider that the hub design body requires to perform a function of the hub design body under this part.\n(sec.78-ssec.2) The hub design body— may use the information for performing a function of the hub design body under this part; and may disclose the information to the Minister or Treasurer for the purpose of the Minister or Treasurer performing a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\n(sec.78-ssec.3) The hub design body may use or disclose information under subsection (2) despite anything in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.78-ssec.4) Subsection (2) does not limit section 173 .\n(sec.78-ssec.5) In this section— network service provider means a Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules.\n- (a) information obtained by the hub design body under section 77 ;\n- (b) other information held by the hub design body about, or received from, a network service provider that the hub design body requires to perform a function of the hub design body under this part.\n- (a) may use the information for performing a function of the hub design body under this part; and\n- (b) may disclose the information to the Minister or Treasurer for the purpose of the Minister or Treasurer performing a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions","content":"## Other provisions","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister or Treasurer may obtain information for performing function","content":"### sec.79 Minister or Treasurer may obtain information for performing function\n\nThis section applies if the Minister or Treasurer has reason to believe that a person has information the Minister or Treasurer requires to perform a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\nThe Minister or Treasurer may, by written notice given to the person, require the person to give the information to the Minister or Treasurer.\nA notice under subsection (2) must state—\nthe information the Minister or Treasurer requires; and\nthe way the information must be given; and\nthe date by which the information must be given to the Minister or Treasurer.\nA person who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nIt is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply with a notice given under subsection (2) if complying with the notice might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a penalty.\nA person may disclose information to the Minister or Treasurer under this section despite anything in the national electricity laws.\nA person who complies with a notice under subsection (2) incurs no liability for breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong for the compliance.\nThe Minister or Treasurer—\nmay use information obtained under this section for performing a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers; and\nmay disclose information obtained under this section to another person for the purpose of the other person performing a function of the other person under this part.\nSubsection (8) does not limit section 173 .\n(sec.79-ssec.1) This section applies if the Minister or Treasurer has reason to believe that a person has information the Minister or Treasurer requires to perform a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) The Minister or Treasurer may, by written notice given to the person, require the person to give the information to the Minister or Treasurer.\n(sec.79-ssec.3) A notice under subsection (2) must state— the information the Minister or Treasurer requires; and the way the information must be given; and the date by which the information must be given to the Minister or Treasurer.\n(sec.79-ssec.4) A person who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.79-ssec.5) It is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply with a notice given under subsection (2) if complying with the notice might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a penalty.\n(sec.79-ssec.6) A person may disclose information to the Minister or Treasurer under this section despite anything in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.79-ssec.7) A person who complies with a notice under subsection (2) incurs no liability for breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong for the compliance.\n(sec.79-ssec.8) The Minister or Treasurer— may use information obtained under this section for performing a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers; and may disclose information obtained under this section to another person for the purpose of the other person performing a function of the other person under this part.\n(sec.79-ssec.9) Subsection (8) does not limit section 173 .\n- (a) the information the Minister or Treasurer requires; and\n- (b) the way the information must be given; and\n- (c) the date by which the information must be given to the Minister or Treasurer.\n- (a) may use information obtained under this section for performing a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers; and\n- (b) may disclose information obtained under this section to another person for the purpose of the other person performing a function of the other person under this part.","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister or Treasurer may obtain advice for performing function","content":"### sec.80 Minister or Treasurer may obtain advice for performing function\n\nThe Minister or Treasurer may seek advice from the AER or an appropriately qualified person about any matter relevant to the performance of a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\nThe advice the Minister or Treasurer may seek under this section includes advice about any of the following matters—\nwhether a part of a Queensland region is suitable to be a regional energy hub;\nwhether a proposed hub declaration for a regional energy hub will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\nwhether a proposed amendment or repeal of a hub declaration for a regional energy hub under section 39 (2) —\nwill adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or\nfor a proposed amendment—is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\nwhether a draft management plan for a proposed regional energy hub complies with division 3 , subdivision 1 ;\nwhether a proposed amendment of a management plan for a regional energy hub under section 48 (3) —\nwill adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or\nis consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\nany matter relevant to making a declaration under section 71 .\nFor the purpose of obtaining the advice, the Minister or Treasurer may give the AER or appropriately qualified person any information held by the Minister or Treasurer, including, for example, information received from a person under section 79 .\nSee section 173 for the restriction on a person disclosing or using information obtained under this section.\nThe AER must, if asked to give advice under subsection (1) , give the advice as soon as reasonably practicable.\ns 80 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.80-ssec.1) The Minister or Treasurer may seek advice from the AER or an appropriately qualified person about any matter relevant to the performance of a function of the Minister or Treasurer under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\n(sec.80-ssec.2) The advice the Minister or Treasurer may seek under this section includes advice about any of the following matters— whether a part of a Queensland region is suitable to be a regional energy hub; whether a proposed hub declaration for a regional energy hub will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ; whether a proposed amendment or repeal of a hub declaration for a regional energy hub under section 39 (2) — will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or for a proposed amendment—is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ; whether a draft management plan for a proposed regional energy hub complies with division 3 , subdivision 1 ; whether a proposed amendment of a management plan for a regional energy hub under section 48 (3) — will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ; any matter relevant to making a declaration under section 71 .\n(sec.80-ssec.3) For the purpose of obtaining the advice, the Minister or Treasurer may give the AER or appropriately qualified person any information held by the Minister or Treasurer, including, for example, information received from a person under section 79 . See section 173 for the restriction on a person disclosing or using information obtained under this section.\n(sec.80-ssec.4) The AER must, if asked to give advice under subsection (1) , give the advice as soon as reasonably practicable.\n- (a) whether a part of a Queensland region is suitable to be a regional energy hub;\n- (b) whether a proposed hub declaration for a regional energy hub will help achieve the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\n- (c) whether a proposed amendment or repeal of a hub declaration for a regional energy hub under section 39 (2) — (i) will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or (ii) for a proposed amendment—is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\n- (i) will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or\n- (ii) for a proposed amendment—is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\n- (d) whether a draft management plan for a proposed regional energy hub complies with division 3 , subdivision 1 ;\n- (e) whether a proposed amendment of a management plan for a regional energy hub under section 48 (3) — (i) will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or (ii) is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\n- (i) will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or\n- (ii) is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\n- (f) any matter relevant to making a declaration under section 71 .\n- (i) will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or\n- (ii) for a proposed amendment—is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;\n- (i) will adversely affect, in a material way, any participant for the hub; or\n- (ii) is consistent with achieving the purposes of this Act mentioned in section 3 (a) and (b) ;","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.81\n\ns 81 om 2025 No. 30 s 54","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transmission network or part stops being hub transmission network or part","content":"### sec.82 Transmission network or part stops being hub transmission network or part\n\nThis section applies if a transmission network or a part of a transmission network stops being the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, because any of the following (each a relevant event ) happens—\nthe term of the hub declaration for the hub ends;\nthe hub declaration for the hub is repealed;\nthe hub declaration for the hub is amended in a way that the transmission network or the part of the transmission network is no longer the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for the hub.\nFrom the happening of the relevant event, the national electricity laws apply in relation to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network in the same way as the laws apply to any other transmission network or a part of a transmission network.\nHowever—\nan access standard negotiated under section 55 for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network—\ncontinues to be an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and\nif included in a connection agreement—is taken to be a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules; and\na connection agreement to which section 56 applied for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network continues to be taken to be a connection agreement entered into in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.\nA regulation may provide for a matter to facilitate the transition of the transmission network or the part of the transmission network to the operation of the national electricity laws under this section.\ns 82 amd 2025 No. 30 s 55\n(sec.82-ssec.1) This section applies if a transmission network or a part of a transmission network stops being the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub, because any of the following (each a relevant event ) happens— the term of the hub declaration for the hub ends; the hub declaration for the hub is repealed; the hub declaration for the hub is amended in a way that the transmission network or the part of the transmission network is no longer the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for the hub.\n(sec.82-ssec.2) From the happening of the relevant event, the national electricity laws apply in relation to the transmission network or the part of the transmission network in the same way as the laws apply to any other transmission network or a part of a transmission network.\n(sec.82-ssec.3) However— an access standard negotiated under section 55 for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network— continues to be an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and if included in a connection agreement—is taken to be a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules; and a connection agreement to which section 56 applied for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network continues to be taken to be a connection agreement entered into in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.\n(sec.82-ssec.4) A regulation may provide for a matter to facilitate the transition of the transmission network or the part of the transmission network to the operation of the national electricity laws under this section.\n- (a) the term of the hub declaration for the hub ends;\n- (b) the hub declaration for the hub is repealed;\n- (c) the hub declaration for the hub is amended in a way that the transmission network or the part of the transmission network is no longer the hub transmission network or a part of the hub transmission network for the hub.\n- (a) an access standard negotiated under section 55 for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network— (i) continues to be an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and (ii) if included in a connection agreement—is taken to be a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (i) continues to be an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (ii) if included in a connection agreement—is taken to be a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (b) a connection agreement to which section 56 applied for the transmission network or the part of the transmission network continues to be taken to be a connection agreement entered into in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.\n- (i) continues to be an agreed standard of performance determined in accordance with the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (ii) if included in a connection agreement—is taken to be a negotiated access standard for the purposes of the National Electricity Rules; and","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorisation for competition legislation","content":"### sec.83 Authorisation for competition legislation\n\nThe following conduct is specifically authorised by this Act for the purposes of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cwlth) , section 51 (1) (b) and the Competition Code of Queensland—\nconduct of an entity in the development of a management plan for a regional energy hub, including conduct relating to the preparation of, or consultation on, a draft of the management plan;\nconduct of an entity negotiating and entering into a connection agreement for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub under this part;\nconduct of an entity related to regulating the connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub under this part, including, for example—\ngiving effect to a management plan for the hub; or\nconduct under a connection agreement for the hub transmission network entered into under this part that relates to dispatch, dispatch bids, dispatch offers, or market ancillary service offers, within the meaning of the National Electricity Rules;\nconduct, of an entity, prescribed by regulation that is necessary or incidental to facilitate—\na part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed regional energy hub ); or\nthe development of a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or\nthe operation of the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or\narrangements for connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under this part.\nHowever, anything authorised to be done by subsection (1) is authorised only to the extent to which it would otherwise contravene the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cwlth) or the Competition Code of Queensland.\ns 83 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.83-ssec.1) The following conduct is specifically authorised by this Act for the purposes of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cwlth) , section 51 (1) (b) and the Competition Code of Queensland— conduct of an entity in the development of a management plan for a regional energy hub, including conduct relating to the preparation of, or consultation on, a draft of the management plan; conduct of an entity negotiating and entering into a connection agreement for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub under this part; conduct of an entity related to regulating the connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub under this part, including, for example— giving effect to a management plan for the hub; or conduct under a connection agreement for the hub transmission network entered into under this part that relates to dispatch, dispatch bids, dispatch offers, or market ancillary service offers, within the meaning of the National Electricity Rules; conduct, of an entity, prescribed by regulation that is necessary or incidental to facilitate— a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed regional energy hub ); or the development of a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or the operation of the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or arrangements for connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under this part.\n(sec.83-ssec.2) However, anything authorised to be done by subsection (1) is authorised only to the extent to which it would otherwise contravene the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cwlth) or the Competition Code of Queensland.\n- (a) conduct of an entity in the development of a management plan for a regional energy hub, including conduct relating to the preparation of, or consultation on, a draft of the management plan;\n- (b) conduct of an entity negotiating and entering into a connection agreement for the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub under this part;\n- (c) conduct of an entity related to regulating the connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub under this part, including, for example— (i) giving effect to a management plan for the hub; or (ii) conduct under a connection agreement for the hub transmission network entered into under this part that relates to dispatch, dispatch bids, dispatch offers, or market ancillary service offers, within the meaning of the National Electricity Rules;\n- (i) giving effect to a management plan for the hub; or\n- (ii) conduct under a connection agreement for the hub transmission network entered into under this part that relates to dispatch, dispatch bids, dispatch offers, or market ancillary service offers, within the meaning of the National Electricity Rules;\n- (d) conduct, of an entity, prescribed by regulation that is necessary or incidental to facilitate— (i) a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed regional energy hub ); or (ii) the development of a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or (iii) the operation of the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or (iv) arrangements for connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under this part.\n- (i) a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed regional energy hub ); or\n- (ii) the development of a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or\n- (iii) the operation of the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or\n- (iv) arrangements for connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under this part.\n- (i) giving effect to a management plan for the hub; or\n- (ii) conduct under a connection agreement for the hub transmission network entered into under this part that relates to dispatch, dispatch bids, dispatch offers, or market ancillary service offers, within the meaning of the National Electricity Rules;\n- (i) a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed regional energy hub ); or\n- (ii) the development of a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or\n- (iii) the operation of the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub; or\n- (iv) arrangements for connection and access to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub or a proposed regional energy hub, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under this part.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with national electricity laws","content":"### sec.84 Relationship with national electricity laws\n\nIt is the intention of Parliament that this part applies despite anything stated in the national electricity laws.\nIt is also the intention of Parliament that the national electricity laws continue to apply in relation to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub to the extent the national electricity laws are not inconsistent with this part.\nSubsection (4) applies in relation to a provision of this part, or a regulation under a provision of this part, that provides for a matter, relating to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub, to which the national electricity laws apply or would otherwise apply.\nA regulation—\nmay provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets; and\nfor that purpose, may—\nprovide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\nstate how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\ns 84 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.84-ssec.1) It is the intention of Parliament that this part applies despite anything stated in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) It is also the intention of Parliament that the national electricity laws continue to apply in relation to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub to the extent the national electricity laws are not inconsistent with this part.\n(sec.84-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to a provision of this part, or a regulation under a provision of this part, that provides for a matter, relating to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub, to which the national electricity laws apply or would otherwise apply.\n(sec.84-ssec.4) A regulation— may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets; and for that purpose, may— provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (a) may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets; and\n- (b) for that purpose, may— (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Job Security Guarantee Fund","content":"# Job Security Guarantee Fund","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Job security guarantee","content":"### sec.85 Job security guarantee\n\nIt is the intention of Parliament that the State will provide security and support to affected energy workers in relation to employment matters, including, for example, by—\nproviding training for, or access to, employment opportunities within the energy sector or another sector; and\nproviding other benefits or opportunities in relation to the change in operations mentioned in section 86 (2) (b) , (3) (c) or (4) (d) .\nThe provision by the State of the security and support mentioned in subsection (1) is the job security guarantee .\n(sec.85-ssec.1) It is the intention of Parliament that the State will provide security and support to affected energy workers in relation to employment matters, including, for example, by— providing training for, or access to, employment opportunities within the energy sector or another sector; and providing other benefits or opportunities in relation to the change in operations mentioned in section 86 (2) (b) , (3) (c) or (4) (d) .\n(sec.85-ssec.2) The provision by the State of the security and support mentioned in subsection (1) is the job security guarantee .\n- (a) providing training for, or access to, employment opportunities within the energy sector or another sector; and\n- (b) providing other benefits or opportunities in relation to the change in operations mentioned in section 86 (2) (b) , (3) (c) or (4) (d) .","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who is an affected energy worker","content":"### sec.86 Who is an affected energy worker\n\nAn individual is an affected energy worker if the individual is—\nan affected energy GOC worker; or\na prescribed energy worker; or\nan affected energy contractor.\nFor subsection (1) , an individual is an affected energy GOC worker if—\nthe individual is, or was, an employee employed by a GOC or an entity wholly or partly owned by a GOC—\nto perform work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station; or\nwhose role is, or was, predominantly related to the operations of a publicly owned coal-fired power station; and\nthe individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the publicly owned coal-fired power station as a coal-fired power station as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\nAlso, for subsection (1) , an individual is a prescribed energy worker if—\nthe individual performs work at a prescribed facility, other than as an employee mentioned in subsection (2) ; and\nthe work is performed under a contract entered into—\nwith the individual directly; or\nwith the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\nthe individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the prescribed facility as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\nIn addition, for subsection (1) , an individual is an affected energy contractor if—\nthe individual performs work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station other than as an employee or contractor mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) ; and\nthe work is performed under a contract entered into—\nwith the individual directly; or\nwith the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\nthe total amount of work performed by the individual at 1 or more publicly owned coal-fired power stations meets or exceeds the amount prescribed by regulation for this paragraph; and\nA regulation may prescribe an amount of time an employee performs work under 1 or more contracts at 1 or more power stations over a specified period of time.\nthe individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the publicly owned coal-fired power station as a coal-fired power station as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\nIn this section—\nprescribed facility means a facility that—\nis either—\na coal mine; or\nan electricity generating facility; and\nis prescribed by regulation for this definition.\ns 86 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.86-ssec.1) An individual is an affected energy worker if the individual is— an affected energy GOC worker; or a prescribed energy worker; or an affected energy contractor.\n(sec.86-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , an individual is an affected energy GOC worker if— the individual is, or was, an employee employed by a GOC or an entity wholly or partly owned by a GOC— to perform work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station; or whose role is, or was, predominantly related to the operations of a publicly owned coal-fired power station; and the individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the publicly owned coal-fired power station as a coal-fired power station as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\n(sec.86-ssec.3) Also, for subsection (1) , an individual is a prescribed energy worker if— the individual performs work at a prescribed facility, other than as an employee mentioned in subsection (2) ; and the work is performed under a contract entered into— with the individual directly; or with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and the individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the prescribed facility as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\n(sec.86-ssec.4) In addition, for subsection (1) , an individual is an affected energy contractor if— the individual performs work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station other than as an employee or contractor mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) ; and the work is performed under a contract entered into— with the individual directly; or with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and the total amount of work performed by the individual at 1 or more publicly owned coal-fired power stations meets or exceeds the amount prescribed by regulation for this paragraph; and A regulation may prescribe an amount of time an employee performs work under 1 or more contracts at 1 or more power stations over a specified period of time. the individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the publicly owned coal-fired power station as a coal-fired power station as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\n(sec.86-ssec.5) In this section— prescribed facility means a facility that— is either— a coal mine; or an electricity generating facility; and is prescribed by regulation for this definition.\n- (a) an affected energy GOC worker; or\n- (b) a prescribed energy worker; or\n- (c) an affected energy contractor.\n- (a) the individual is, or was, an employee employed by a GOC or an entity wholly or partly owned by a GOC— (i) to perform work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station; or (ii) whose role is, or was, predominantly related to the operations of a publicly owned coal-fired power station; and\n- (i) to perform work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station; or\n- (ii) whose role is, or was, predominantly related to the operations of a publicly owned coal-fired power station; and\n- (b) the individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the publicly owned coal-fired power station as a coal-fired power station as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\n- (i) to perform work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station; or\n- (ii) whose role is, or was, predominantly related to the operations of a publicly owned coal-fired power station; and\n- (a) the individual performs work at a prescribed facility, other than as an employee mentioned in subsection (2) ; and\n- (b) the work is performed under a contract entered into— (i) with the individual directly; or (ii) with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\n- (i) with the individual directly; or\n- (ii) with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\n- (c) the individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the prescribed facility as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\n- (i) with the individual directly; or\n- (ii) with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\n- (a) the individual performs work at a publicly owned coal-fired power station other than as an employee or contractor mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) ; and\n- (b) the work is performed under a contract entered into— (i) with the individual directly; or (ii) with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\n- (i) with the individual directly; or\n- (ii) with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\n- (c) the total amount of work performed by the individual at 1 or more publicly owned coal-fired power stations meets or exceeds the amount prescribed by regulation for this paragraph; and Example— A regulation may prescribe an amount of time an employee performs work under 1 or more contracts at 1 or more power stations over a specified period of time.\n- (d) the individual has been, or will be, directly and adversely affected because of a change in operations, including the reduction or ceasing of operations, of the publicly owned coal-fired power station as a coal-fired power station as a consequence of achieving the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\n- (i) with the individual directly; or\n- (ii) with the entity that employs or engages the individual to perform the work; and\n- (a) is either— (i) a coal mine; or (ii) an electricity generating facility; and\n- (i) a coal mine; or\n- (ii) an electricity generating facility; and\n- (b) is prescribed by regulation for this definition.\n- (i) a coal mine; or\n- (ii) an electricity generating facility; and","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment of fund","content":"### sec.87 Establishment of fund\n\nThe Job Security Guarantee Fund is established.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fund bank account","content":"### sec.88 Fund bank account\n\nThe department must keep a fund bank account.\nThe account is in addition to other accounts the department is required or permitted to keep under an Act.\nThe chief executive must pay all amounts received for the fund into the fund bank account, including amounts appropriated by Parliament and any other amounts received by the department for the fund.\nThe chief executive may pay amounts out of the fund bank account only in order to make a payment from the fund under section 90 .\nThe Treasurer may give the chief executive a direction about the banking arrangements for the fund bank account.\nThe direction must be consistent with requirements applying to the department under this Act or another Act.\nThe chief executive must comply with a direction given under subsection (5) .\n(sec.88-ssec.1) The department must keep a fund bank account.\n(sec.88-ssec.2) The account is in addition to other accounts the department is required or permitted to keep under an Act.\n(sec.88-ssec.3) The chief executive must pay all amounts received for the fund into the fund bank account, including amounts appropriated by Parliament and any other amounts received by the department for the fund.\n(sec.88-ssec.4) The chief executive may pay amounts out of the fund bank account only in order to make a payment from the fund under section 90 .\n(sec.88-ssec.5) The Treasurer may give the chief executive a direction about the banking arrangements for the fund bank account.\n(sec.88-ssec.6) The direction must be consistent with requirements applying to the department under this Act or another Act.\n(sec.88-ssec.7) The chief executive must comply with a direction given under subsection (5) .","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes of fund","content":"### sec.89 Purposes of fund\n\nThe purposes of the fund are—\nto implement the job security guarantee; and\nto ensure a sufficient number of workers have the necessary skills to ensure the safe and reliable operation of publicly owned coal-fired power stations, to the extent the power stations are required to support the achievement of the strategic infrastructure path objectives.\ns 89 amd 2025 No. 30 s 56\n- (a) to implement the job security guarantee; and\n- (b) to ensure a sufficient number of workers have the necessary skills to ensure the safe and reliable operation of publicly owned coal-fired power stations, to the extent the power stations are required to support the achievement of the strategic infrastructure path objectives.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payments from fund","content":"### sec.90 Payments from fund\n\nThe chief executive and under-Treasurer must decide jointly whether to make a payment from the fund.\nAn amount may be paid from the fund only if the amount will, or is likely to, contribute to achieving a purpose of the fund.\nIn making a payment from the fund, the chief executive and under-Treasurer must have regard to the following matters—\nhow effectively the payment will contribute to achieving a purpose of the fund;\nwhether the payment is the most practical or cost-effective way to achieve a purpose of the fund;\nwhether there are alternative sources of funding available for the purpose for which the proposed payment is to be made;\nany other matter prescribed by regulation.\nA regulation must prescribe the categories of costs for which amounts may be paid from the fund under subsection (2) .\ntraining costs to support affected energy workers in gaining employment within the energy sector or another sector\nrelocation costs for particular affected energy workers to support continued employment within the energy sector\ncategories of costs necessary to achieve the purpose of the fund mentioned in section 89 (b)\nA regulation may prescribe—\nrequirements or obligations that must be complied with by a recipient or proposed recipient of a payment from the fund; and\nA regulation may require fund recipients to report on the use of the funds.\nfor a category of costs prescribed under subsection (4) —the entities to which, or the affected energy workers in relation to whom, amounts for the costs are to be paid; and\nany other matter necessary or convenient to ensure the fund is administered—\nin accordance with this Act; and\nin an effective and efficient way.\nBefore the Minister recommends to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under this section, the chief executive must consult with the under-Treasurer about the proposed regulation.\ns 90 amd 2025 No. 30 s 57\n(sec.90-ssec.1) The chief executive and under-Treasurer must decide jointly whether to make a payment from the fund.\n(sec.90-ssec.2) An amount may be paid from the fund only if the amount will, or is likely to, contribute to achieving a purpose of the fund.\n(sec.90-ssec.3) In making a payment from the fund, the chief executive and under-Treasurer must have regard to the following matters— how effectively the payment will contribute to achieving a purpose of the fund; whether the payment is the most practical or cost-effective way to achieve a purpose of the fund; whether there are alternative sources of funding available for the purpose for which the proposed payment is to be made; any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.90-ssec.4) A regulation must prescribe the categories of costs for which amounts may be paid from the fund under subsection (2) . training costs to support affected energy workers in gaining employment within the energy sector or another sector relocation costs for particular affected energy workers to support continued employment within the energy sector categories of costs necessary to achieve the purpose of the fund mentioned in section 89 (b)\n(sec.90-ssec.5) A regulation may prescribe— requirements or obligations that must be complied with by a recipient or proposed recipient of a payment from the fund; and A regulation may require fund recipients to report on the use of the funds. for a category of costs prescribed under subsection (4) —the entities to which, or the affected energy workers in relation to whom, amounts for the costs are to be paid; and any other matter necessary or convenient to ensure the fund is administered— in accordance with this Act; and in an effective and efficient way.\n(sec.90-ssec.6) Before the Minister recommends to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under this section, the chief executive must consult with the under-Treasurer about the proposed regulation.\n- (a) how effectively the payment will contribute to achieving a purpose of the fund;\n- (b) whether the payment is the most practical or cost-effective way to achieve a purpose of the fund;\n- (c) whether there are alternative sources of funding available for the purpose for which the proposed payment is to be made;\n- (d) any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n- • training costs to support affected energy workers in gaining employment within the energy sector or another sector\n- • relocation costs for particular affected energy workers to support continued employment within the energy sector\n- • categories of costs necessary to achieve the purpose of the fund mentioned in section 89 (b)\n- (a) requirements or obligations that must be complied with by a recipient or proposed recipient of a payment from the fund; and Example of requirements or obligations— A regulation may require fund recipients to report on the use of the funds.\n- (b) for a category of costs prescribed under subsection (4) —the entities to which, or the affected energy workers in relation to whom, amounts for the costs are to be paid; and\n- (c) any other matter necessary or convenient to ensure the fund is administered— (i) in accordance with this Act; and (ii) in an effective and efficient way.\n- (i) in accordance with this Act; and\n- (ii) in an effective and efficient way.\n- (i) in accordance with this Act; and\n- (ii) in an effective and efficient way.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fund guideline","content":"### sec.91 Fund guideline\n\nThe chief executive and under-Treasurer may make a guideline about the administration of the fund under this part, including—\nprocedures relating to making payments from the fund; and\nprocedures for dealing with complaints about payments from the fund.\nThe chief executive and under-Treasurer must comply with the guideline in administering the fund.\n(sec.91-ssec.1) The chief executive and under-Treasurer may make a guideline about the administration of the fund under this part, including— procedures relating to making payments from the fund; and procedures for dealing with complaints about payments from the fund.\n(sec.91-ssec.2) The chief executive and under-Treasurer must comply with the guideline in administering the fund.\n- (a) procedures relating to making payments from the fund; and\n- (b) procedures for dealing with complaints about payments from the fund.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reporting requirement","content":"### sec.92 Reporting requirement\n\nThe department must include the following information about the fund in the department’s annual report under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 63 —\nthe total funds held in the fund bank account kept under section 88 when the annual report is prepared; and\na summary of the payments made from the fund for the financial year; and\na description of how the payments have contributed to achieving the purposes of the fund.\n- (a) the total funds held in the fund bank account kept under section 88 when the annual report is prepared; and\n- (b) a summary of the payments made from the fund for the financial year; and\n- (c) a description of how the payments have contributed to achieving the purposes of the fund.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"CopperString project","content":"# CopperString project","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.93 Purpose of part\n\nThe purpose of this part is to facilitate and support the delivery of the CopperString project by—\nidentifying and declaring stages of the project to which this part applies; and\nproviding for financial matters associated with a declared stage to enable the stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.\ns 93 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n- (a) identifying and declaring stages of the project to which this part applies; and\n- (b) providing for financial matters associated with a declared stage to enable the stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.94 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nCopperString project see section 95 .\ndeclared stage , of the CopperString project, means an identified stage of the project declared to be a declared stage of the project under section 98 .\nforecast capital expenditure has the same meaning as the term has in the National Electricity Rules.\nforecast operating expenditure has the same meaning as the term has in the National Electricity Rules.\nidentified stage , of the CopperString project, means a stage of the project identified under section 96 .\nproponent , for a stage of the CopperString project, means the person who is or will be the transmission network service provider for the stage.\nstage , of the CopperString project, means a part of the transmission network that is the subject of the project.\ns 94 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the CopperString project","content":"### sec.95 What is the CopperString project\n\nThe CopperString project is the project known as CopperString—\ninvolving the construction of a transmission network, and associated infrastructure, to connect Mount Isa to the national transmission grid near Woodstock; and\nthe delivery of which the State has agreed to facilitate and support.\ns 95 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n- (a) involving the construction of a transmission network, and associated infrastructure, to connect Mount Isa to the national transmission grid near Woodstock; and\n- (b) the delivery of which the State has agreed to facilitate and support.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Identification and declaration of stage","content":"## Identification and declaration of stage","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identifying stage suitable for declaration","content":"### sec.96 Identifying stage suitable for declaration\n\nThe responsible Ministers may identify a stage of the CopperString project that may be suitable to be a declared stage of the project.\nThe Minister must publish on the department’s website—\nnotice of each identified stage of the CopperString project; and\ndetails of the scope of the work involved in the identified stage of which the responsible Ministers are aware at the time the stage is identified under subsection (1) .\ns 96 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n(sec.96-ssec.1) The responsible Ministers may identify a stage of the CopperString project that may be suitable to be a declared stage of the project.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) The Minister must publish on the department’s website— notice of each identified stage of the CopperString project; and details of the scope of the work involved in the identified stage of which the responsible Ministers are aware at the time the stage is identified under subsection (1) .\n- (a) notice of each identified stage of the CopperString project; and\n- (b) details of the scope of the work involved in the identified stage of which the responsible Ministers are aware at the time the stage is identified under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obtaining advice from appropriately qualified person","content":"### sec.97 Obtaining advice from appropriately qualified person\n\nAs soon as practicable after identifying a stage of the CopperString project under section 96 , the responsible Ministers must obtain advice about the following matters from an appropriately qualified person—\nthe efficient costs of each of the following that may be incurred or expected to be incurred by a person who is or will be the transmission network service provider for the identified stage—\nconstructing the identified stage;\noperating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years;\nthe amount of forecast capital expenditure and forecast operating expenditure for the identified stage that would be consistent with the efficient costs mentioned in paragraph (a) ;\nany other matter the responsible Ministers need advice about to make a declaration under section 98 .\nA request for advice under subsection (1) must state the date by which the advice must be given to the responsible Ministers.\nFor the purpose of obtaining the advice, the Minister or Treasurer may give the appropriately qualified person any information held by the Minister or Treasurer, including, for example, information received under section 101 .\nSee section 173 for the restriction on a person disclosing or using information obtained under this section.\ns 97 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n(sec.97-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after identifying a stage of the CopperString project under section 96 , the responsible Ministers must obtain advice about the following matters from an appropriately qualified person— the efficient costs of each of the following that may be incurred or expected to be incurred by a person who is or will be the transmission network service provider for the identified stage— constructing the identified stage; operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years; the amount of forecast capital expenditure and forecast operating expenditure for the identified stage that would be consistent with the efficient costs mentioned in paragraph (a) ; any other matter the responsible Ministers need advice about to make a declaration under section 98 .\n(sec.97-ssec.2) A request for advice under subsection (1) must state the date by which the advice must be given to the responsible Ministers.\n(sec.97-ssec.3) For the purpose of obtaining the advice, the Minister or Treasurer may give the appropriately qualified person any information held by the Minister or Treasurer, including, for example, information received under section 101 . See section 173 for the restriction on a person disclosing or using information obtained under this section.\n- (a) the efficient costs of each of the following that may be incurred or expected to be incurred by a person who is or will be the transmission network service provider for the identified stage— (i) constructing the identified stage; (ii) operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years;\n- (i) constructing the identified stage;\n- (ii) operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years;\n- (b) the amount of forecast capital expenditure and forecast operating expenditure for the identified stage that would be consistent with the efficient costs mentioned in paragraph (a) ;\n- (c) any other matter the responsible Ministers need advice about to make a declaration under section 98 .\n- (i) constructing the identified stage;\n- (ii) operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years;","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of stage","content":"### sec.98 Declaration of stage\n\nThis section applies if, having regard to advice obtained under section 97 about an identified stage of the CopperString project, the responsible Ministers—\nhave identified the efficient costs of each of the following that may be incurred by a person in the proponent’s circumstances—\nconstructing the identified stage;\noperating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years; and\nare satisfied it is necessary and appropriate to declare the stage to be a declared stage of the CopperString project to achieve the purpose of this part by enabling the stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.\nThe Minister may, by notice, declare the identified stage of the CopperString project to be a declared stage of the project.\nThe declaration must—\nidentify—\nthe proponent; and\nthe scope of the work involved in the declared stage; and\nstate the following amounts that are to be used to make or amend a transmission determination as mentioned in section 99 (1) —\nthe forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage;\nthe forecast operating expenditure for the declared stage for the first 5 years of operating the stage; and\ninclude any other matter prescribed by regulation.\nThe forecast capital expenditure or forecast operating expenditure stated in the declaration under subsection (3) (b) must be consistent with the efficient costs of constructing and operating the stage mentioned in subsection (1) (a) .\nA notice under subsection (2) is subordinate legislation.\ns 98 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n(sec.98-ssec.1) This section applies if, having regard to advice obtained under section 97 about an identified stage of the CopperString project, the responsible Ministers— have identified the efficient costs of each of the following that may be incurred by a person in the proponent’s circumstances— constructing the identified stage; operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years; and are satisfied it is necessary and appropriate to declare the stage to be a declared stage of the CopperString project to achieve the purpose of this part by enabling the stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.\n(sec.98-ssec.2) The Minister may, by notice, declare the identified stage of the CopperString project to be a declared stage of the project.\n(sec.98-ssec.3) The declaration must— identify— the proponent; and the scope of the work involved in the declared stage; and state the following amounts that are to be used to make or amend a transmission determination as mentioned in section 99 (1) — the forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage; the forecast operating expenditure for the declared stage for the first 5 years of operating the stage; and include any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.98-ssec.4) The forecast capital expenditure or forecast operating expenditure stated in the declaration under subsection (3) (b) must be consistent with the efficient costs of constructing and operating the stage mentioned in subsection (1) (a) .\n(sec.98-ssec.5) A notice under subsection (2) is subordinate legislation.\n- (a) have identified the efficient costs of each of the following that may be incurred by a person in the proponent’s circumstances— (i) constructing the identified stage; (ii) operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years; and\n- (i) constructing the identified stage;\n- (ii) operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years; and\n- (b) are satisfied it is necessary and appropriate to declare the stage to be a declared stage of the CopperString project to achieve the purpose of this part by enabling the stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.\n- (i) constructing the identified stage;\n- (ii) operating the identified stage for a period, decided by the responsible Ministers, of at least 5 years; and\n- (a) identify— (i) the proponent; and (ii) the scope of the work involved in the declared stage; and\n- (i) the proponent; and\n- (ii) the scope of the work involved in the declared stage; and\n- (b) state the following amounts that are to be used to make or amend a transmission determination as mentioned in section 99 (1) — (i) the forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage; (ii) the forecast operating expenditure for the declared stage for the first 5 years of operating the stage; and\n- (i) the forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage;\n- (ii) the forecast operating expenditure for the declared stage for the first 5 years of operating the stage; and\n- (c) include any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n- (i) the proponent; and\n- (ii) the scope of the work involved in the declared stage; and\n- (i) the forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage;\n- (ii) the forecast operating expenditure for the declared stage for the first 5 years of operating the stage; and","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Financial matters associated with declared stage","content":"## Financial matters associated with declared stage","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power in relation to financial matters associated with declared stage","content":"### sec.99 Regulation-making power in relation to financial matters associated with declared stage\n\nThe transmission determination, for the proponent of a declared stage of the CopperString project, that first applies to the stage must be—\nmade in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation; or\nif an existing transmission determination for the proponent is to be amended to apply to the stage—amended in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\nA regulation made under subsection (1) may provide for matters to facilitate the making or amendment of the transmission determination, including, for example—\ndeclaring a regulatory control period for the proponent that is different from the regulatory control period that would apply under the National Electricity Rules; and\ndeclaring transmission services provided by the proponent in relation to the declared stage that are, or are taken to be, prescribed transmission services; and\ndeclaring, and providing for the adjustment of, the proponent’s regulatory asset base; and\ndeclaring the revenue that the proponent may earn for providing prescribed transmission services, or the way the revenue may be worked out.\nA regulation may provide for matters to facilitate the making of a transmission determination for the proponent of the declared stage, under the national electricity laws, for a regulatory control period starting after the regulatory control period to which the transmission determination mentioned in subsection (1) applies, including, for example—\ndeclaring, and providing for the adjustment of, the proponent’s regulatory asset base; and\ndeclaring the proponent’s forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage for the purpose of making the transmission determination.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under this section only if the Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary and appropriate to achieve the purpose of this part by enabling the declared stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.\nIn this section—\nregulatory control period has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\ns 99 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n(sec.99-ssec.1) The transmission determination, for the proponent of a declared stage of the CopperString project, that first applies to the stage must be— made in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation; or if an existing transmission determination for the proponent is to be amended to apply to the stage—amended in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\n(sec.99-ssec.2) A regulation made under subsection (1) may provide for matters to facilitate the making or amendment of the transmission determination, including, for example— declaring a regulatory control period for the proponent that is different from the regulatory control period that would apply under the National Electricity Rules; and declaring transmission services provided by the proponent in relation to the declared stage that are, or are taken to be, prescribed transmission services; and declaring, and providing for the adjustment of, the proponent’s regulatory asset base; and declaring the revenue that the proponent may earn for providing prescribed transmission services, or the way the revenue may be worked out.\n(sec.99-ssec.3) A regulation may provide for matters to facilitate the making of a transmission determination for the proponent of the declared stage, under the national electricity laws, for a regulatory control period starting after the regulatory control period to which the transmission determination mentioned in subsection (1) applies, including, for example— declaring, and providing for the adjustment of, the proponent’s regulatory asset base; and declaring the proponent’s forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage for the purpose of making the transmission determination.\n(sec.99-ssec.4) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under this section only if the Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary and appropriate to achieve the purpose of this part by enabling the declared stage to be delivered in an efficient and coordinated way.\n(sec.99-ssec.5) In this section— regulatory control period has the meaning given by the National Electricity Rules.\n- (a) made in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation; or\n- (b) if an existing transmission determination for the proponent is to be amended to apply to the stage—amended in the way, and in accordance with the requirements, prescribed by regulation.\n- (a) declaring a regulatory control period for the proponent that is different from the regulatory control period that would apply under the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (b) declaring transmission services provided by the proponent in relation to the declared stage that are, or are taken to be, prescribed transmission services; and\n- (c) declaring, and providing for the adjustment of, the proponent’s regulatory asset base; and\n- (d) declaring the revenue that the proponent may earn for providing prescribed transmission services, or the way the revenue may be worked out.\n- (a) declaring, and providing for the adjustment of, the proponent’s regulatory asset base; and\n- (b) declaring the proponent’s forecast capital expenditure for the declared stage for the purpose of making the transmission determination.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with national electricity laws","content":"### sec.100 Relationship with national electricity laws\n\nIt is the intention of Parliament that a regulation under section 99 applies despite anything stated in the national electricity laws.\nIt is also the intention of Parliament that the national electricity laws continue to apply in relation to a declared stage of the CopperString project to the extent the national electricity laws are not inconsistent with a regulation under section 99 .\nSubsection (4) applies in relation to a provision of a regulation under section 99 that provides for a matter relating to a declared stage of the CopperString project to which the national electricity laws apply or would otherwise apply.\nA regulation—\nmay provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the declared stage; and\nfor that purpose, may—\nprovide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\nstate how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\ns 100 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n(sec.100-ssec.1) It is the intention of Parliament that a regulation under section 99 applies despite anything stated in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.100-ssec.2) It is also the intention of Parliament that the national electricity laws continue to apply in relation to a declared stage of the CopperString project to the extent the national electricity laws are not inconsistent with a regulation under section 99 .\n(sec.100-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to a provision of a regulation under section 99 that provides for a matter relating to a declared stage of the CopperString project to which the national electricity laws apply or would otherwise apply.\n(sec.100-ssec.4) A regulation— may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the declared stage; and for that purpose, may— provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (a) may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to the declared stage; and\n- (b) for that purpose, may— (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister or Treasurer may obtain information for performing function","content":"### sec.101 Minister or Treasurer may obtain information for performing function\n\nThis section applies if the Minister or Treasurer has reason to believe a person has information the Minister or Treasurer requires to perform a function under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers.\na person who is or may be the proponent or proposed proponent for a stage of the CopperString project\nThe Minister or Treasurer may, by written notice given to the person, require the person to give the information to the Minister or Treasurer.\nA notice under subsection (2) must state—\nthe information the Minister or Treasurer requires; and\nthe way the information must be given; and\nthe date by which the information must be given to the Minister or Treasurer.\nA person who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nIt is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply with a notice given under subsection (2) if complying with the notice might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a penalty.\nA person may disclose information to the Minister or Treasurer under this section despite anything in the national electricity laws.\nA person who complies with a notice under subsection (2) incurs no liability for breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong for the compliance.\nThe Minister or Treasurer—\nmay use information obtained by the Minister or Treasurer under this section for performing a function under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers; and\nmay disclose information obtained under this section to another person for the purpose of the other person performing a function of the other person under this part.\nSubsection (8) does not limit section 173 .\ns 101 sub 2025 No. 30 s 58\n(sec.101-ssec.1) This section applies if the Minister or Treasurer has reason to believe a person has information the Minister or Treasurer requires to perform a function under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers. a person who is or may be the proponent or proposed proponent for a stage of the CopperString project\n(sec.101-ssec.2) The Minister or Treasurer may, by written notice given to the person, require the person to give the information to the Minister or Treasurer.\n(sec.101-ssec.3) A notice under subsection (2) must state— the information the Minister or Treasurer requires; and the way the information must be given; and the date by which the information must be given to the Minister or Treasurer.\n(sec.101-ssec.4) A person who is given a notice under subsection (2) must comply with the notice unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.101-ssec.5) It is a reasonable excuse for an individual not to comply with a notice given under subsection (2) if complying with the notice might tend to incriminate the individual or expose the individual to a penalty.\n(sec.101-ssec.6) A person may disclose information to the Minister or Treasurer under this section despite anything in the national electricity laws.\n(sec.101-ssec.7) A person who complies with a notice under subsection (2) incurs no liability for breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong for the compliance.\n(sec.101-ssec.8) The Minister or Treasurer— may use information obtained by the Minister or Treasurer under this section for performing a function under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers; and may disclose information obtained under this section to another person for the purpose of the other person performing a function of the other person under this part.\n(sec.101-ssec.9) Subsection (8) does not limit section 173 .\n- (a) the information the Minister or Treasurer requires; and\n- (b) the way the information must be given; and\n- (c) the date by which the information must be given to the Minister or Treasurer.\n- (a) may use information obtained by the Minister or Treasurer under this section for performing a function under this part, including a function performed by the responsible Ministers; and\n- (b) may disclose information obtained under this section to another person for the purpose of the other person performing a function of the other person under this part.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.102\n\ns 102 om 2025 No. 30 s 58","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.103\n\ns 103 om 2025 No. 30 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s 60","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sec.168","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.168\n\ns 168 om 2025 No. 30 s 60","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"sec.169","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.169\n\ns 169 om 2025 No. 30 s 60","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.170\n\ns 170 om 2025 No. 30 s 60","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Application of transmission ring-fencing rule to Powerlink","content":"## Application of transmission ring-fencing rule to Powerlink","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of transmission ring-fencing rule","content":"### sec.170A Application of transmission ring-fencing rule\n\nThe transmission ring-fencing rule and other provisions of the national electricity laws apply to Powerlink subject to a regulation made under this section.\nSee also sections 33 and 84 .\nA regulation—\nmay provide for the application of the transmission ring-fencing rule to Powerlink; and\nfor that purpose, may—\nprovide that the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\nstate how other provisions of the National Electricity Rules apply in relation to a matter having regard to the transmission ring-fencing rule not applying or applying with stated modifications to Powerlink in relation to the matter.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) (b) (i) , a regulation may provide that—\na stated requirement of the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink; and\nanother requirement applies in place of the requirement mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nThe regulation may provide that 1 or more requirements, or all of the requirements, of a former version of the ‘Transmission ring-fencing guidelines’ made under the National Electricity Rules apply to Powerlink in place of 1 or more requirements, or all of the requirements, of the current version of the guidelines.\nThe Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under this section only if the Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary to achieve the main purposes of this Act stated in section 3 (a) or (b) by enabling Powerlink to comply with this Act.\nIn this section—\ntransmission ring-fencing rule means—\nthe National Electricity Rules , rule 6A .21; and\nthe ‘Transmission ring-fencing guidelines’ made under that rule.\ns 170A exp 31 December 2035 (see s 170D)\n(sec.170A-ssec.1) The transmission ring-fencing rule and other provisions of the national electricity laws apply to Powerlink subject to a regulation made under this section. See also sections 33 and 84 .\n(sec.170A-ssec.2) A regulation— may provide for the application of the transmission ring-fencing rule to Powerlink; and for that purpose, may— provide that the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and state how other provisions of the National Electricity Rules apply in relation to a matter having regard to the transmission ring-fencing rule not applying or applying with stated modifications to Powerlink in relation to the matter.\n(sec.170A-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) (b) (i) , a regulation may provide that— a stated requirement of the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink; and another requirement applies in place of the requirement mentioned in paragraph (a) . The regulation may provide that 1 or more requirements, or all of the requirements, of a former version of the ‘Transmission ring-fencing guidelines’ made under the National Electricity Rules apply to Powerlink in place of 1 or more requirements, or all of the requirements, of the current version of the guidelines.\n(sec.170A-ssec.4) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council the making of a regulation under this section only if the Minister is satisfied the regulation is necessary to achieve the main purposes of this Act stated in section 3 (a) or (b) by enabling Powerlink to comply with this Act.\n(sec.170A-ssec.5) In this section— transmission ring-fencing rule means— the National Electricity Rules , rule 6A .21; and the ‘Transmission ring-fencing guidelines’ made under that rule.\n- (a) may provide for the application of the transmission ring-fencing rule to Powerlink; and\n- (b) for that purpose, may— (i) provide that the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and (ii) state how other provisions of the National Electricity Rules apply in relation to a matter having regard to the transmission ring-fencing rule not applying or applying with stated modifications to Powerlink in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the National Electricity Rules apply in relation to a matter having regard to the transmission ring-fencing rule not applying or applying with stated modifications to Powerlink in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the National Electricity Rules apply in relation to a matter having regard to the transmission ring-fencing rule not applying or applying with stated modifications to Powerlink in relation to the matter.\n- (a) a stated requirement of the transmission ring-fencing rule does not apply to Powerlink; and\n- (b) another requirement applies in place of the requirement mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) the National Electricity Rules , rule 6A .21; and\n- (b) the ‘Transmission ring-fencing guidelines’ made under that rule.","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Validation of particular acts and omissions of Powerlink","content":"### sec.170B Validation of particular acts and omissions of Powerlink\n\nThis section applies if—\nduring the period starting on 1 March 2024 and ending on the day a regulation is made under section 170A , an act done, or omission made, by Powerlink contravenes the transmission ring-fencing rule within the meaning of that section; and\nthe act or omission would, if it had occurred after the day a regulation is made under section 170A , have been valid and lawful under the national electricity laws.\nFor the national electricity laws, the act or omission is declared to be, and to have always been, valid and lawful.\ns 170B exp 31 December 2035 (see s 170D)\n(sec.170B-ssec.1) This section applies if— during the period starting on 1 March 2024 and ending on the day a regulation is made under section 170A , an act done, or omission made, by Powerlink contravenes the transmission ring-fencing rule within the meaning of that section; and the act or omission would, if it had occurred after the day a regulation is made under section 170A , have been valid and lawful under the national electricity laws.\n(sec.170B-ssec.2) For the national electricity laws, the act or omission is declared to be, and to have always been, valid and lawful.\n- (a) during the period starting on 1 March 2024 and ending on the day a regulation is made under section 170A , an act done, or omission made, by Powerlink contravenes the transmission ring-fencing rule within the meaning of that section; and\n- (b) the act or omission would, if it had occurred after the day a regulation is made under section 170A , have been valid and lawful under the national electricity laws.","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of operation of regulation made under section 170A","content":"### sec.170C Review of operation of regulation made under section 170A\n\nThe Minister must, within 3 years after a regulation is first made under section 170A , review the operation of the regulation.\nIn conducting the review, the Minister must—\nconsult with Powerlink and the AER; and\nconsider whether the regulation continues to be necessary to achieve the main purposes of this Act stated in section 3 (a) or (b) by enabling Powerlink to comply with this Act.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not prevent the Minister from reviewing the operation of the regulation at any time.\ns 170C exp 31 December 2035 (see s 170D)\n(sec.170C-ssec.1) The Minister must, within 3 years after a regulation is first made under section 170A , review the operation of the regulation.\n(sec.170C-ssec.2) In conducting the review, the Minister must— consult with Powerlink and the AER; and consider whether the regulation continues to be necessary to achieve the main purposes of this Act stated in section 3 (a) or (b) by enabling Powerlink to comply with this Act.\n(sec.170C-ssec.3) To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not prevent the Minister from reviewing the operation of the regulation at any time.\n- (a) consult with Powerlink and the AER; and\n- (b) consider whether the regulation continues to be necessary to achieve the main purposes of this Act stated in section 3 (a) or (b) by enabling Powerlink to comply with this Act.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expiry","content":"### sec.170D Expiry\n\nThis division expires on 31 December 2035.\ns 170D exp 31 December 2035 (see s 170D)","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions","content":"## Other provisions","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"sec.171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for division","content":"### sec.171 Definition for division\n\nIn this division—\nofficial means—\nthe Minister; or\nthe Treasurer; or\nthe chief executive; or\na hub design body; or\na public service employee performing functions under or relating to the administration of this Act.\ns 171 def official amd 2025 No. 30 s 61\n- (a) the Minister; or\n- (b) the Treasurer; or\n- (c) the chief executive; or\n- (d) a hub design body; or\n- (e) a public service employee performing functions under or relating to the administration of this Act.","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sec.172","sectionType":"section","heading":"False or misleading information","content":"### sec.172 False or misleading information\n\nA person must not, in relation to the administration of this Act, give an official information the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to a person if the person, when giving information in a document—\ntells the official, to the best of the person’s ability, how the document is false or misleading; and\nif the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information—gives the correct information.\n(sec.172-ssec.1) A person must not, in relation to the administration of this Act, give an official information the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.172-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person if the person, when giving information in a document— tells the official, to the best of the person’s ability, how the document is false or misleading; and if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information—gives the correct information.\n- (a) tells the official, to the best of the person’s ability, how the document is false or misleading; and\n- (b) if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information—gives the correct information.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sec.173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality","content":"### sec.173 Confidentiality\n\nThis section applies to the following persons (each a relevant person )—\na person who—\nis, or has been, an official; and\nin that capacity, has acquired or has access to confidential information about another person;\nPowerlink, if Powerlink has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under this Act;\na person who is, or has been, a suitably qualified person if the person has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person;\na person who has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under section 80 ;\na person who has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under section 97 .\nThe relevant person must not disclose the information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe relevant person may disclose or use the information—\nto the extent the disclosure or use is—\nnecessary to perform the person’s functions under or relating to this Act; or\notherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\nwith the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or\nin compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.\nIn this section—\nconfidential information —\nmeans information that—\ncould identify an individual; or\nis about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or\nwould be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\ndoes not include—\ninformation that is publicly available; or\nstatistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the person to whom the information relates.\ns 173 amd 2025 No. 30 s 62\n(sec.173-ssec.1) This section applies to the following persons (each a relevant person )— a person who— is, or has been, an official; and in that capacity, has acquired or has access to confidential information about another person; Powerlink, if Powerlink has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under this Act; a person who is, or has been, a suitably qualified person if the person has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person; a person who has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under section 80 ; a person who has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under section 97 .\n(sec.173-ssec.2) The relevant person must not disclose the information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.173-ssec.3) The relevant person may disclose or use the information— to the extent the disclosure or use is— necessary to perform the person’s functions under or relating to this Act; or otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.\n(sec.173-ssec.4) In this section— confidential information — means information that— could identify an individual; or is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but does not include— information that is publicly available; or statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the person to whom the information relates.\n- (a) a person who— (i) is, or has been, an official; and (ii) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to confidential information about another person;\n- (i) is, or has been, an official; and\n- (ii) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to confidential information about another person;\n- (b) Powerlink, if Powerlink has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under this Act;\n- (c) a person who is, or has been, a suitably qualified person if the person has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person;\n- (d) a person who has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under section 80 ;\n- (e) a person who has acquired, or has access to, confidential information about another person under section 97 .\n- (i) is, or has been, an official; and\n- (ii) in that capacity, has acquired or has access to confidential information about another person;\n- (a) to the extent the disclosure or use is— (i) necessary to perform the person’s functions under or relating to this Act; or (ii) otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\n- (i) necessary to perform the person’s functions under or relating to this Act; or\n- (ii) otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\n- (b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or\n- (c) in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.\n- (i) necessary to perform the person’s functions under or relating to this Act; or\n- (ii) otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or\n- (a) means information that— (i) could identify an individual; or (ii) is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or (iii) would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\n- (i) could identify an individual; or\n- (ii) is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or\n- (iii) would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\n- (b) does not include— (i) information that is publicly available; or (ii) statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the person to whom the information relates.\n- (i) information that is publicly available; or\n- (ii) statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the person to whom the information relates.\n- (i) could identify an individual; or\n- (ii) is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or\n- (iii) would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\n- (i) information that is publicly available; or\n- (ii) statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the person to whom the information relates.","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"sec.174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protecting officials from liability","content":"### sec.174 Protecting officials from liability\n\nAn official is not civilly liable for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act.\nIf subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to an official, the liability attaches instead to the State.\nThis section—\ndoes not apply to an official who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 ; and\nFor protection from civil liability for prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 , see section 269 of that Act.\napplies to a hub design body only in relation to the performance of a function of the hub design body under this Act that is prescribed by regulation.\ns 174 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.174-ssec.1) An official is not civilly liable for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence under this Act.\n(sec.174-ssec.2) If subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to an official, the liability attaches instead to the State.\n(sec.174-ssec.3) This section— does not apply to an official who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 ; and For protection from civil liability for prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 , see section 269 of that Act. applies to a hub design body only in relation to the performance of a function of the hub design body under this Act that is prescribed by regulation.\n- (a) does not apply to an official who is a prescribed person under the Public Sector Act 2022 ; and Note— For protection from civil liability for prescribed persons under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 267 , see section 269 of that Act.\n- (b) applies to a hub design body only in relation to the performance of a function of the hub design body under this Act that is prescribed by regulation.","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sec.175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegation","content":"### sec.175 Delegation\n\nThe Minister may delegate the Minister’s functions under this Act, other than the functions mentioned in subsection (2) , to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by the department.\nThe Minister must not delegate—\nthe Minister’s functions under section 20 , 26 (2) or (4) or 29 (1) ; or\nthe Minister’s function of giving a direction under a regulation made under section 28 (1) (b) ; or\nany of the following functions of the Minister under part 6 —\na function under part 6 , division 2 , other than publishing a notice under section 38 (4) ;\na function under part 6 , division 3 , other than—\npublishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and\ndeciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ;\na function under part 6 , division 6 ;\na function under section 75 ; or\nthe Minister’s functions under section 96 or 98 .\nThe Treasurer may delegate the Treasurer’s functions under sections  79 and 80 to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by Queensland Treasury.\nThe chief executive may delegate the chief executive’s functions under this Act to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by the department.\nThe under-Treasurer may delegate the under-Treasurer’s functions under sections 90 and 91 to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by Queensland Treasury.\nIn this section—\nfunctions includes powers.\ns 175 amd 2025 No. 30 s 63\n(sec.175-ssec.1) The Minister may delegate the Minister’s functions under this Act, other than the functions mentioned in subsection (2) , to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by the department.\n(sec.175-ssec.2) The Minister must not delegate— the Minister’s functions under section 20 , 26 (2) or (4) or 29 (1) ; or the Minister’s function of giving a direction under a regulation made under section 28 (1) (b) ; or any of the following functions of the Minister under part 6 — a function under part 6 , division 2 , other than publishing a notice under section 38 (4) ; a function under part 6 , division 3 , other than— publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ; a function under part 6 , division 6 ; a function under section 75 ; or the Minister’s functions under section 96 or 98 .\n(sec.175-ssec.3) The Treasurer may delegate the Treasurer’s functions under sections  79 and 80 to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by Queensland Treasury.\n(sec.175-ssec.4) The chief executive may delegate the chief executive’s functions under this Act to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by the department.\n(sec.175-ssec.5) The under-Treasurer may delegate the under-Treasurer’s functions under sections 90 and 91 to an appropriately qualified public service employee employed by Queensland Treasury.\n(sec.175-ssec.6) In this section— functions includes powers.\n- (a) the Minister’s functions under section 20 , 26 (2) or (4) or 29 (1) ; or\n- (b) the Minister’s function of giving a direction under a regulation made under section 28 (1) (b) ; or\n- (c) any of the following functions of the Minister under part 6 — (i) a function under part 6 , division 2 , other than publishing a notice under section 38 (4) ; (ii) a function under part 6 , division 3 , other than— (A) publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and (B) deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ; (iii) a function under part 6 , division 6 ; (iv) a function under section 75 ; or\n- (i) a function under part 6 , division 2 , other than publishing a notice under section 38 (4) ;\n- (ii) a function under part 6 , division 3 , other than— (A) publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and (B) deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ;\n- (A) publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and\n- (B) deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ;\n- (iii) a function under part 6 , division 6 ;\n- (iv) a function under section 75 ; or\n- (d) the Minister’s functions under section 96 or 98 .\n- (i) a function under part 6 , division 2 , other than publishing a notice under section 38 (4) ;\n- (ii) a function under part 6 , division 3 , other than— (A) publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and (B) deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ;\n- (A) publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and\n- (B) deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ;\n- (iii) a function under part 6 , division 6 ;\n- (iv) a function under section 75 ; or\n- (A) publishing a management plan, or a copy of a management plan, for a regional energy hub under section 46 (1) , 47 (3) , 48 (6) or information under section 49 (3) ; and\n- (B) deciding the period mentioned in section 46 (1) (b) (i) under section 46 (2) or 49 (4) ;","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sec.176","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of particular parts of Act","content":"### sec.176 Review of particular parts of Act\n\nThe Minister must review the operation and effectiveness of part 7 of this Act as soon as practicable after the day that is 5 years after the commencement.\nThe Minister must also review the operation and effectiveness of part 7 every 5 years after the review mentioned in subsection (1) .\nThe Minister must table a report about the outcome of each review in the Legislative Assembly.\ns 176 amd 2025 No. 30 s 73 sch 1\n(sec.176-ssec.1) The Minister must review the operation and effectiveness of part 7 of this Act as soon as practicable after the day that is 5 years after the commencement.\n(sec.176-ssec.2) The Minister must also review the operation and effectiveness of part 7 every 5 years after the review mentioned in subsection (1) .\n(sec.176-ssec.3) The Minister must table a report about the outcome of each review in the Legislative Assembly.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"sec.177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.177 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.\nA regulation may—\nprescribe fees payable under this Act; and\nprovide for a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units for a contravention of a regulation.\n(sec.177-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.\n(sec.177-ssec.2) A regulation may— prescribe fees payable under this Act; and provide for a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units for a contravention of a regulation.\n- (a) prescribe fees payable under this Act; and\n- (b) provide for a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units for a contravention of a regulation.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"# Transitional provisions","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Act No. 15 of 2024","content":"## Transitional provisions for Act No. 15 of 2024","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"sec.178","sectionType":"section","heading":"First infrastructure blueprint","content":"### sec.178 First infrastructure blueprint\n\nOn the commencement, the document called the ‘Queensland SuperGrid Infrastructure Blueprint’ dated September 2022 and published on the department’s website is taken to be the infrastructure blueprint made and approved under section 15.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"sec.179","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 90 for initial regulation for payments from fund","content":"### sec.179 Application of s 90 for initial regulation for payments from fund\n\nDespite section 90(6), the Minister need not consult with the council before making a recommendation to the Governor in Council about the first regulation made under section 90 after the commencement.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"sec.179A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limited protection from liability for Powerlink","content":"### sec.179A Limited protection from liability for Powerlink\n\nPowerlink is not civilly liable for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence, that is necessary or incidental to facilitate—\na part of Queensland to be declared to be a REZ, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a REZ (a proposed REZ ); or\nthe development of a transmission network to be the REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ transmission network ); or\nthe operation of—\nthe proposed REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ; or\ntransmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ controlled assets ); or\narrangements for connection and access to the proposed REZ transmission network or proposed REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under part 6.\nSee also section 191.\nIf subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to Powerlink, the liability attaches instead to the State.\nSubsection (1) applies to acts done, or omissions made, by Powerlink in relation to a proposed REZ—\nonly in its capacity as a Transmission Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules; and\nonly during the period—\nstarting when this Act was assented to; and\nending when the first of the following happens—\nthe proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ;\nthe end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\nSubsection (1) applies to acts done, or omissions made, by Powerlink during the period mentioned in subsection (3)(b) as if the relevant provisions had commenced on the day this Act was assented to.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provisions means—\nthis section; and\nthe other provisions of this Act relevant to the operation of this section.\ns 179A amd 2025 No. 30 s 66\n(sec.179A-ssec.1) Powerlink is not civilly liable for an act done, or omission made, honestly and without negligence, that is necessary or incidental to facilitate— a part of Queensland to be declared to be a REZ, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a REZ (a proposed REZ ); or the development of a transmission network to be the REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ transmission network ); or the operation of— the proposed REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ; or transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ controlled assets ); or arrangements for connection and access to the proposed REZ transmission network or proposed REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under part 6. See also section 191.\n(sec.179A-ssec.2) If subsection (1) prevents a civil liability attaching to Powerlink, the liability attaches instead to the State.\n(sec.179A-ssec.3) Subsection (1) applies to acts done, or omissions made, by Powerlink in relation to a proposed REZ— only in its capacity as a Transmission Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules; and only during the period— starting when this Act was assented to; and ending when the first of the following happens— the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ; the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n(sec.179A-ssec.4) Subsection (1) applies to acts done, or omissions made, by Powerlink during the period mentioned in subsection (3)(b) as if the relevant provisions had commenced on the day this Act was assented to.\n(sec.179A-ssec.5) In this section— relevant provisions means— this section; and the other provisions of this Act relevant to the operation of this section.\n- (a) a part of Queensland to be declared to be a REZ, even if the part is not ultimately declared to be a REZ (a proposed REZ ); or\n- (b) the development of a transmission network to be the REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ transmission network ); or\n- (c) the operation of— (i) the proposed REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ; or (ii) transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ controlled assets ); or\n- (i) the proposed REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ; or\n- (ii) transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ controlled assets ); or\n- (d) arrangements for connection and access to the proposed REZ transmission network or proposed REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ, including the transition of arrangements under the national electricity laws to arrangements under part 6.\n- (i) the proposed REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ; or\n- (ii) transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ (the proposed REZ controlled assets ); or\n- (a) only in its capacity as a Transmission Network Service Provider under the National Electricity Rules; and\n- (b) only during the period— (i) starting when this Act was assented to; and (ii) ending when the first of the following happens— (A) the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ; (B) the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n- (i) starting when this Act was assented to; and\n- (ii) ending when the first of the following happens— (A) the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ; (B) the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n- (A) the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ;\n- (B) the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n- (i) starting when this Act was assented to; and\n- (ii) ending when the first of the following happens— (A) the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ; (B) the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n- (A) the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ;\n- (B) the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n- (A) the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ;\n- (B) the end of 2 years after the day this Act was assented to.\n- (a) this section; and\n- (b) the other provisions of this Act relevant to the operation of this section.","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"sec.180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional regulation-making power","content":"### sec.180 Transitional regulation-making power\n\nA regulation (a transitional regulation ) may make provision about a matter for which—\nit is necessary to make provision—\nto allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition associated with the commencement of this Act; or\nto allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws in relation to a PTI matter or REZ matter; and\nthis Act does not provide or sufficiently provide.\nSee also section 192.\nA transitional regulation—\nmay provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (1); and\nfor that purpose, may—\nprovide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\nstate how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\nA transitional regulation may have retrospective operation to a day not earlier than the day this section commences.\nA transitional regulation must declare it is a transitional regulation.\nThis section and any transitional regulation expire on the day that is 2 years after the day this section commences.\nIn this section—\nPTI matter means a priority transmission investment, a candidate priority transmission investment or an eligible priority transmission investment.\nREZ matter means the REZ transmission network or REZ controlled assets for a REZ.\ns 180 exp 1 July 2026 (see s 180(5))\namd 2025 No. 30 s 67\n(sec.180-ssec.1) A regulation (a transitional regulation ) may make provision about a matter for which— it is necessary to make provision— to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition associated with the commencement of this Act; or to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws in relation to a PTI matter or REZ matter; and this Act does not provide or sufficiently provide. See also section 192.\n(sec.180-ssec.2) A transitional regulation— may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (1); and for that purpose, may— provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n(sec.180-ssec.3) A transitional regulation may have retrospective operation to a day not earlier than the day this section commences.\n(sec.180-ssec.4) A transitional regulation must declare it is a transitional regulation.\n(sec.180-ssec.5) This section and any transitional regulation expire on the day that is 2 years after the day this section commences.\n(sec.180-ssec.6) In this section— PTI matter means a priority transmission investment, a candidate priority transmission investment or an eligible priority transmission investment. REZ matter means the REZ transmission network or REZ controlled assets for a REZ.\n- (a) it is necessary to make provision— (i) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition associated with the commencement of this Act; or (ii) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws in relation to a PTI matter or REZ matter; and\n- (i) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition associated with the commencement of this Act; or\n- (ii) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws in relation to a PTI matter or REZ matter; and\n- (b) this Act does not provide or sufficiently provide.\n- (i) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition associated with the commencement of this Act; or\n- (ii) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws in relation to a PTI matter or REZ matter; and\n- (a) may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (1); and\n- (b) for that purpose, may— (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Energy Roadmap Amendment Act 2025","content":"## Transitional provisions for Energy Roadmap Amendment Act 2025","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"sec.181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.181 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\namendment Act means the Energy Roadmap Amendment Act 2025 .\nformer , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement of the transitional provision in which the term is used.\ntransitional provision means a provision of this division.\ns 181 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"sec.182","sectionType":"section","heading":"First system outlook","content":"### sec.182 First system outlook\n\nSection 2 (headed ‘Investment Outlook’) of the document called the ‘Energy Roadmap’, published on the department’s website on 10 October 2025—\nis taken to be the system outlook made under section 15; and\nis taken to have been approved by regulation on the day this section commences.\ns 182 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n- (a) is taken to be the system outlook made under section 15; and\n- (b) is taken to have been approved by regulation on the day this section commences.","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"sec.183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reference to infrastructure blueprint","content":"### sec.183 Reference to infrastructure blueprint\n\nA reference in a document to the infrastructure blueprint may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the system outlook.\nIn this section—\ninfrastructure blueprint means the infrastructure blueprint made under former section 15.\ns 183 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.183-ssec.1) A reference in a document to the infrastructure blueprint may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the system outlook.\n(sec.183-ssec.2) In this section— infrastructure blueprint means the infrastructure blueprint made under former section 15.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sec.184","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing candidate priority transmission investments","content":"### sec.184 Existing candidate priority transmission investments\n\nThis section applies in relation to a candidate priority transmission investment under former section 18 if, immediately before the commencement, the responsible Ministers have not made a declaration for the investment under former section 26.\nNew part 5 applies in relation to the candidate priority transmission investment.\nFor applying subsection (2), from the commencement—\nthe declaration of the eligible priority transmission investment as a candidate priority transmission investment under former section 21 is taken to be a declaration made under new section 24(1); and\na direction given by the responsible Ministers under former section 24(2) is taken to be a direction given by the Minister under new section 24; and\na report given by Powerlink in purported compliance with a direction given under former section 24 is taken to be a report given to the Minister in purported compliance with a direction mentioned in paragraph (b); and\nany advice sought by the responsible Ministers under former section 25(2) is taken to be advice sought by the Minister under new section 25(2).\nIn this section—\nnew , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force on the commencement.\ns 184 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.184-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a candidate priority transmission investment under former section 18 if, immediately before the commencement, the responsible Ministers have not made a declaration for the investment under former section 26.\n(sec.184-ssec.2) New part 5 applies in relation to the candidate priority transmission investment.\n(sec.184-ssec.3) For applying subsection (2), from the commencement— the declaration of the eligible priority transmission investment as a candidate priority transmission investment under former section 21 is taken to be a declaration made under new section 24(1); and a direction given by the responsible Ministers under former section 24(2) is taken to be a direction given by the Minister under new section 24; and a report given by Powerlink in purported compliance with a direction given under former section 24 is taken to be a report given to the Minister in purported compliance with a direction mentioned in paragraph (b); and any advice sought by the responsible Ministers under former section 25(2) is taken to be advice sought by the Minister under new section 25(2).\n(sec.184-ssec.4) In this section— new , in relation to a provision of this Act, means the provision as in force on the commencement.\n- (a) the declaration of the eligible priority transmission investment as a candidate priority transmission investment under former section 21 is taken to be a declaration made under new section 24(1); and\n- (b) a direction given by the responsible Ministers under former section 24(2) is taken to be a direction given by the Minister under new section 24; and\n- (c) a report given by Powerlink in purported compliance with a direction given under former section 24 is taken to be a report given to the Minister in purported compliance with a direction mentioned in paragraph (b); and\n- (d) any advice sought by the responsible Ministers under former section 25(2) is taken to be advice sought by the Minister under new section 25(2).","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sec.185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment as REZ delivery body","content":"### sec.185 Appointment as REZ delivery body\n\nThis section applies in relation to an entity that, immediately before the commencement, was a REZ delivery body appointed under former section 75.\nFrom the commencement, the appointment of the entity as a REZ delivery body under former section 75 is taken to be an appointment of the entity as a hub design body under section 75 as in force on the commencement.\ns 185 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.185-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an entity that, immediately before the commencement, was a REZ delivery body appointed under former section 75.\n(sec.185-ssec.2) From the commencement, the appointment of the entity as a REZ delivery body under former section 75 is taken to be an appointment of the entity as a hub design body under section 75 as in force on the commencement.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"sec.186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dissolution of board","content":"### sec.186 Dissolution of board\n\nOn the commencement—\nthe board is dissolved; and\neach board member goes out of office; and\nthe State becomes the successor in law of the board.\nNo compensation is payable to a board member because of subsection (1).\nWithout limiting subsection (1)(c), the records and other documents held by the board immediately before the commencement become records and other documents of the State.\nIn this section—\nboard means the Queensland Energy System Advisory Board established under former section 93.\nboard member means a board member under former section 98.\ns 186 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.186-ssec.1) On the commencement— the board is dissolved; and each board member goes out of office; and the State becomes the successor in law of the board.\n(sec.186-ssec.2) No compensation is payable to a board member because of subsection (1).\n(sec.186-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (1)(c), the records and other documents held by the board immediately before the commencement become records and other documents of the State.\n(sec.186-ssec.4) In this section— board means the Queensland Energy System Advisory Board established under former section 93. board member means a board member under former section 98.\n- (a) the board is dissolved; and\n- (b) each board member goes out of office; and\n- (c) the State becomes the successor in law of the board.","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sec.187","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dissolution of council","content":"### sec.187 Dissolution of council\n\nOn the commencement—\nthe council is dissolved; and\neach council member goes out of office; and\nthe State becomes the successor in law of the council.\nNo compensation is payable to a council member because of subsection (1).\nWithout limiting subsection (1)(c), the records and other documents held by the council immediately before the commencement become records and other documents of the State.\nIn this section—\ncouncil means the Energy Industry Council established under former section 123.\ncouncil member means a council member under former section 129.\ns 187 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.187-ssec.1) On the commencement— the council is dissolved; and each council member goes out of office; and the State becomes the successor in law of the council.\n(sec.187-ssec.2) No compensation is payable to a council member because of subsection (1).\n(sec.187-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (1)(c), the records and other documents held by the council immediately before the commencement become records and other documents of the State.\n(sec.187-ssec.4) In this section— council means the Energy Industry Council established under former section 123. council member means a council member under former section 129.\n- (a) the council is dissolved; and\n- (b) each council member goes out of office; and\n- (c) the State becomes the successor in law of the council.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"sec.188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dissolution of office of the jobs advocate","content":"### sec.188 Dissolution of office of the jobs advocate\n\nOn the commencement—\nthe office of the jobs advocate is dissolved; and\nthe jobs advocate goes out of office; and\nthe State becomes the successor in law of the jobs advocate.\nNo compensation is payable to the jobs advocate because of subsection (1).\nWithout limiting subsection (1)(c), the records and other documents held by the jobs advocate immediately before the commencement become records and other documents of the State.\nIn this section—\njobs advocate means the Queensland Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate under former section 154.\ns 188 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.188-ssec.1) On the commencement— the office of the jobs advocate is dissolved; and the jobs advocate goes out of office; and the State becomes the successor in law of the jobs advocate.\n(sec.188-ssec.2) No compensation is payable to the jobs advocate because of subsection (1).\n(sec.188-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (1)(c), the records and other documents held by the jobs advocate immediately before the commencement become records and other documents of the State.\n(sec.188-ssec.4) In this section— jobs advocate means the Queensland Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate under former section 154.\n- (a) the office of the jobs advocate is dissolved; and\n- (b) the jobs advocate goes out of office; and\n- (c) the State becomes the successor in law of the jobs advocate.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"sec.189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality","content":"### sec.189 Confidentiality\n\nDespite the repeal of the former criminal history provisions by the amendment Act, each former criminal history provision continues to apply in relation to criminal history information, as defined in the former criminal history provision, given to the Minister before the commencement.\nThe reference in section 173(1)(a)(i) to a person who has been an official includes a reference to a person who has been a board member, a council member or the jobs advocate.\nIn this section—\nboard member means a board member under former section 98.\ncouncil member means a council member under former section 129.\nformer criminal history provision means former section 108, 140 or 168.\njobs advocate means the Queensland Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate under former section 154.\ns 189 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.189-ssec.1) Despite the repeal of the former criminal history provisions by the amendment Act, each former criminal history provision continues to apply in relation to criminal history information, as defined in the former criminal history provision, given to the Minister before the commencement.\n(sec.189-ssec.2) The reference in section 173(1)(a)(i) to a person who has been an official includes a reference to a person who has been a board member, a council member or the jobs advocate.\n(sec.189-ssec.3) In this section— board member means a board member under former section 98. council member means a council member under former section 129. former criminal history provision means former section 108, 140 or 168. jobs advocate means the Queensland Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate under former section 154.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"sec.190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation under s 170A","content":"### sec.190 Regulation under s 170A\n\nDespite the amendment of section 3 by the amendment Act, the regulation made under section 170A and in effect immediately before the commencement continues in effect.\ns 190 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"sec.191","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 179A","content":"### sec.191 Application of s 179A\n\nSection 179A continues to apply in relation to acts done, or omissions made, by Powerlink in relation to a proposed REZ, within the meaning of that section, during the period mentioned in section 179A(3)(b).\nFrom the commencement, section 179A applies as if—\na reference to a part of Queensland to be declared to be a REZ included a reference to a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed hub ); and\na reference to a transmission network to be the REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ included a reference to a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a proposed hub; and\na reference to transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ included a reference to transmission assets that are to be the hub controlled assets for a proposed hub; and\nthe reference in section 179A(3)(b)(ii)(A) to when the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ included a reference to when the proposed REZ or proposed hub is declared to be a regional energy hub.\ns 191 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\n(sec.191-ssec.1) Section 179A continues to apply in relation to acts done, or omissions made, by Powerlink in relation to a proposed REZ, within the meaning of that section, during the period mentioned in section 179A(3)(b).\n(sec.191-ssec.2) From the commencement, section 179A applies as if— a reference to a part of Queensland to be declared to be a REZ included a reference to a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed hub ); and a reference to a transmission network to be the REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ included a reference to a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a proposed hub; and a reference to transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ included a reference to transmission assets that are to be the hub controlled assets for a proposed hub; and the reference in section 179A(3)(b)(ii)(A) to when the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ included a reference to when the proposed REZ or proposed hub is declared to be a regional energy hub.\n- (a) a reference to a part of Queensland to be declared to be a REZ included a reference to a part of a Queensland region to be declared to be a regional energy hub (a proposed hub ); and\n- (b) a reference to a transmission network to be the REZ transmission network for a proposed REZ included a reference to a transmission network to be the hub transmission network for a proposed hub; and\n- (c) a reference to transmission assets that are to be REZ controlled assets for a proposed REZ included a reference to transmission assets that are to be the hub controlled assets for a proposed hub; and\n- (d) the reference in section 179A(3)(b)(ii)(A) to when the proposed REZ is declared to be a REZ included a reference to when the proposed REZ or proposed hub is declared to be a regional energy hub.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sec.192","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 180","content":"### sec.192 Application of s 180\n\nFrom the commencement, section 180 applies as if a reference to a REZ matter included a reference to the hub transmission network or hub controlled assets for a regional energy hub.\ns 192 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sec.193","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional regulation-making power","content":"### sec.193 Transitional regulation-making power\n\nA regulation (a transitional regulation ) may make provision about a matter for which—\nit is necessary to make provision—\nto allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition from the operation of this Act as in force before its amendment by the amendment Act to the operation of this Act after its amendment by the amendment Act; or\nto allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws to achieve the purpose of part 8; and\nthis Act does not provide or sufficiently provide.\nA transitional regulation—\nmay provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (1); and\nfor that purpose, may—\nprovide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\nstate how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\nA transitional regulation may have retrospective operation to a day not earlier than—\nthe day this section commences; or\nfor a transitional regulation relating to an amendment of this Act commencing after the day this section commences—the day the amendment commences.\nA transitional regulation must declare it is a transitional regulation.\nThis section and any transitional regulation expire on the day that is 2 years after the day this section commences.\ns 193 ins 2025 No. 30 s 68\nexp 19 December 2027 (see s 193(5))\n(sec.193-ssec.1) A regulation (a transitional regulation ) may make provision about a matter for which— it is necessary to make provision— to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition from the operation of this Act as in force before its amendment by the amendment Act to the operation of this Act after its amendment by the amendment Act; or to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws to achieve the purpose of part 8; and this Act does not provide or sufficiently provide.\n(sec.193-ssec.2) A transitional regulation— may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (1); and for that purpose, may— provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n(sec.193-ssec.3) A transitional regulation may have retrospective operation to a day not earlier than— the day this section commences; or for a transitional regulation relating to an amendment of this Act commencing after the day this section commences—the day the amendment commences.\n(sec.193-ssec.4) A transitional regulation must declare it is a transitional regulation.\n(sec.193-ssec.5) This section and any transitional regulation expire on the day that is 2 years after the day this section commences.\n- (a) it is necessary to make provision— (i) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition from the operation of this Act as in force before its amendment by the amendment Act to the operation of this Act after its amendment by the amendment Act; or (ii) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws to achieve the purpose of part 8; and\n- (i) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition from the operation of this Act as in force before its amendment by the amendment Act to the operation of this Act after its amendment by the amendment Act; or\n- (ii) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws to achieve the purpose of part 8; and\n- (b) this Act does not provide or sufficiently provide.\n- (i) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to achieve the transition from the operation of this Act as in force before its amendment by the amendment Act to the operation of this Act after its amendment by the amendment Act; or\n- (ii) to allow or facilitate the doing of anything to help the operation of this Act or the national electricity laws to achieve the purpose of part 8; and\n- (a) may provide for the application of a provision of the national electricity laws (a national provision ) in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (1); and\n- (b) for that purpose, may— (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (i) provide that a national provision does not apply in relation to a matter or applies in relation to a matter with stated modifications; and\n- (ii) state how other provisions of the national electricity laws apply in relation to a matter having regard to a national provision not applying or applying with stated modifications in relation to the matter.\n- (a) the day this section commences; or\n- (b) for a transitional regulation relating to an amendment of this Act commencing after the day this section commences—the day the amendment commences.","sortOrder":245}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":658},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has expanded significantly from its original 2024 form. The 2025 amendments (Energy Roadmap Amendment Act 2025) replaced the 'Renewable Energy Zones' framework with 'Regional Energy Hubs', dissolved three statutory bodies (Queensland Energy System Advisory Board, Energy Industry Council, and Queensland Renewable Energy Jobs Advocate), and restructured the priority transmission investment process from requiring 'responsible Ministers' to single Minister decisions. The amendments also added the CopperString project provisions and modified the Job Security Guarantee Fund. The scope has shifted from a broader renewable energy transition framework to a more focused infrastructure facilitation and worker support model."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks (state legislation modifying national electricity laws)","Extensive cross-referencing between Parts and Divisions (e.g., sections 33, 84, 100 on relationship with national laws)","Nested conditional logic for declarations, assessments and approvals (e.g., sections 20, 24, 26 for priority transmission investments)","Multiple defined terms with layered meanings (e.g., 'strategic infrastructure path', 'hub controlled assets', 'affected energy worker')","Transitional provisions preserving rights under repealed provisions (e.g., sections 179A-193)","Financial mechanisms requiring present value calculations and cost recovery formulas (sections 69A-73)","Sunset clauses and expiry provisions (e.g., sections 170A-170D expiring 31 December 2035)","Delegated legislative power allowing regulations to modify national electricity rules"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for planning, building and financing major electricity infrastructure to support the state's energy transition. It has three main goals: **increasing electricity generation** in a cost-effective and reliable way; **upgrading transmission networks** to handle new power sources; and **supporting workers and communities** affected by these changes.\n\n**Key components include:**\n\n- **Strategic Infrastructure Path**: A planning document (the \"Energy System Outlook\") that identifies major projects like transmission lines and storage facilities, with objectives to keep power affordable, reliable, and reduce emissions.\n\n- **Public Ownership Requirements**: Mandates that Queensland maintain 100% public ownership of existing generation assets, all transmission and distribution networks, and large-scale pumped hydro storage.\n\n- **Priority Transmission Investments**: A process where the Minister can direct Powerlink (the state transmission company) to assess and build critical transmission projects, with streamlined approval and special financial arrangements.\n\n- **Regional Energy Hubs**: Designated areas where new renewable energy projects can connect to the grid through coordinated, streamlined processes. These hubs operate under management plans with specific rules for who can connect and how costs are shared.\n\n- **Job Security Guarantee Fund**: A dedicated fund to support workers affected by the transition away from coal-fired power, providing retraining, relocation assistance and other benefits.\n\n- **CopperString Project**: Special provisions to facilitate building a major transmission line connecting Mount Isa to the national grid.\n\nThe Act overrides aspects of national electricity laws where necessary and includes extensive transitional provisions from earlier versions of the legislation."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act has undergone significant scope changes from its original form. Multiple sections (s.9–12, s.14, s.21, s.23, s.27, s.34) were omitted by 2025 No. 30, and several other sections were substantially substituted or amended. Notably, the terminology shifted from 'Renewable Energy Zones (REZ)' to 'Regional Energy Hubs', reflecting a rebranding and likely conceptual broadening of the hub model. The purposes section was rewritten, and the Job Security Guarantee Fund provisions appear to have been added or expanded. The overall scope has broadened beyond pure infrastructure facilitation to explicitly include worker and community support mechanisms, and the CopperString project was added as a specific named focus. The interaction with national electricity laws appears to have been more explicitly addressed in amendments."},"complexity_factors":["Multi-layered regulatory framework involving interactions between Queensland state law and national electricity laws (National Electricity Rules, National Electricity (Queensland) Law)","Complex multi-stage approval processes for priority transmission investments involving sequential declarations, assessments, independent advice, and ministerial/responsible ministers' decisions","Intricate definitions with nested exclusions and qualifications — particularly for 'generation assets', 'public ownership', and 'transmission and distribution assets'","Significant delegation of detail to subordinate regulations and guidelines (PTI guidelines, hub management plans), meaning the full legal effect cannot be understood from the Act alone","Interaction between multiple government actors (Minister, Treasurer, responsible Ministers, Governor in Council, AEMO, AER, Powerlink, hub design bodies) with different roles at different stages","Provisions explicitly overriding or modifying national electricity laws in specific circumstances, creating a complex patchwork of applicable rules","Technical energy sector terminology throughout (regulatory asset base, revenue determinations, nameplate rating, connection agreements, access standards)","Significant amendments already made by 2025 No. 30 and No. 31, with many original sections omitted, creating gaps and cross-referencing challenges","Regional energy hub framework involves detailed management plan requirements covering technical, financial and procedural matters across multiple sections","Financial provisions (s.28) involve complex interactions with the Australian Energy Regulator's revenue determination and regulatory asset base processes"],"plain_english_summary":"The Energy (Infrastructure Facilitation) Act 2024 overhauls Queensland’s electricity system to speed renewable build‑out, upgrade transmission, and shield workers and communities during the coal‑to‑renewables transition. It requires a regular Energy System Outlook, fast‑tracks critical transmission (including CopperString), creates 15‑year Regional Energy Hubs for streamlined grid connections, and establishes a Job Security Guarantee Fund for displaced energy workers.\n\nIt also locks key assets—power stations, the transmission and distribution networks, and large \"deep storage\"—into public ownership, affecting consumers, generators, workers and regional communities."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Compared with the Act’s headline purpose (to facilitate transmission infrastructure and support increased generation—s3–s4), this version materially broadened the statutory scope. New or expanded elements include: (1) explicit public‑ownership targets for entire asset classes (100% public ownership targets for transmission/distribution and deep storage—s13); (2) a dedicated Job Security Guarantee Fund and a framework for state‑funded worker support (s85–s91); (3) extensive powers to modify or disapply parts of the National Electricity Rules and to direct the AER’s treatment of particular costs (s28, s33, s73, s99–s100, s170A); (4) creation of regional energy hub regimes that restrict connection rights and introduce bespoke management‑plan processes and participant charges (s38, s41–s57); and (5) a bespoke statutory pathway for the CopperString project allowing ministers to fix forecast expenditures and direct regulatory treatment (s93–s99). These additions expand the Act beyond facilitation of infrastructure delivery into areas of ownership policy, labour support funded by the State, and broad regulatory re‑engineering powers — shifting both the policy scope and the balance between state direction and existing national market frameworks."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple substantive Parts (priority transmission investments, regional energy hubs, Job Security Guarantee Fund, CopperString) with interlocking processes","Extensive cross-references to National Electricity Rules and AER processes (numerous sections permit modifying or disapplying NER provisions)","High delegation to regulations and subordinate legislation (many sections make key mechanisms subject to regulation)","Layered, conditional decision path for PTIs: eligible → candidate → priority → declared (s20, s24, s26)","Many defined terms and specialised definitions scattered across parts (e.g. hub transmission network, hub controlled assets, eligible entity, declared stage)","Complex cost‑recovery regimes with present‑value calculations, ministerial declarations and AER interaction (s69A, s70–s73)","Transition and validation provisions with time-limited immunity and retrospective transitional regulation powers (s170A–s170D, s179A, s180, s193)","Significant ministerial and Treasurer discretion at multiple decision points (system outlook, declarations, approvals, cost recovery)","Multiple protected confidentiality, liability and compliance provisions that affect administrative and legal risk (s173, s174, s172)","Special case regimes (CopperString, hub design bodies, opt‑in windows, declared projects) creating many exceptions and bespoke paths"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this Act does, in plain English**\n\n- Mechanically, the Act creates a framework for planning, selecting, building and funding large electricity transmission projects in Queensland and for declaring specific land areas as \"regional energy hubs\" with tailored connection and access rules. It also: establishes a Job Security Guarantee Fund to support workers affected by changes to publicly owned coal-fired power stations; sets formal public-ownership targets for certain classes of energy assets; and creates a dedicated regime for the CopperString transmission project. (See: s3, s4, s13, pt 5, pt 6, pt 7, pt 8.)\n\n- The Act gives Ministers wide powers to identify projects in an \"Energy System Outlook\", to require Powerlink (the state transmission business) to assess candidate priority transmission investments, and ultimately to direct Powerlink to build particular priority transmission investments (the candidate → priority → declared path). Ministers and the Treasurer control key steps. (See: s15, s20, s22–s26.)\n\n- For declared regional energy hubs the Act allows the State to: declare geographic hub boundaries and approve a management plan; restrict who may apply to connect to the hub transmission network; prescribe processes and fees for connection; and recover hub-related costs from hub participants or, if necessary, through changes to regulated transmission charges (with AER interaction). This changes how the National Electricity Rules (NER) and AER processes will apply in those hub areas. (See: s38, s41–s43, s54–s57, s68–s74.)\n\n- The Job Security Guarantee Fund is established to pay for training, relocation and other categories of support for \"affected energy workers\" (employees, contractors and specified categories) who are directly and adversely affected by operational changes at publicly owned coal-fired power stations; payments are made only if the chief executive and under‑Treasurer jointly approve and only for purposes and cost categories set by regulation. (See: s85–s91.)\n\n- The Act contains a bespoke regime for the CopperString project: ministers may identify stages, obtain independent cost advice, declare stages as \"declared stages\" and specify forecast capital and operating expenditure figures to be used in transmission determinations—effectively allowing bespoke regulatory treatment for that project. (See: s93–s99.)\n\n- The Act expressly allows regulations to modify the application of national electricity laws (including the NER) and AER processes where needed to implement priority transmission investments, hub arrangements or CopperString arrangements. It also permits temporary changes, transitional regulations (including limited retrospective effect) and limited protections from civil liability for officials/Powerlink for acts done honestly and without negligence in specified periods. (See: s28, s33, s84, s99–s100, s170A–s170D, s180, s179A, s174.)\n\n**Who it affects and who pays**\n\n- Who decides: the Minister, the Treasurer and designated \"responsible Ministers\" exercise decisive powers (making system outlooks, declaring eligible projects, directing Powerlink, approving management plans, making cost-recovery declarations). Hub design bodies (appointed by the Minister) prepare hub management plans and collect information. Powerlink is the primary implementing transmission network service provider for priority transmission investments and for hub transmission networks. AEMO and the AER continue to have roles but their processes can be adapted by regulation. (See: s15, s24, s26, s29, s75–s76, s80.)\n\n- Who pays: initial connection and application fees are payable by participants to the transmission network service provider and AEMO as prescribed in management plans; participants may also face ongoing fees that can include contributions to hub establishment and operational costs (s69A, s70). If participant fees do not cover costs, Ministers may allow recovery via changes to regulated transmission charges (which flow through to wider transmission users and ultimately consumers) after a ministerial declaration and regulatory steps (s71–s73). The Job Security Guarantee Fund is funded from amounts appropriated to the departmental fund bank account (s88–s90), i.e. state budget/taxpayer funds unless other sources are provided.\n\n**Why it matters — mechanisms and trade-offs (stated purpose and practical effects)**\n\n- Stated purpose: the Act aims to increase Queensland electricity generation and coordinate national transmission augmentation in a cost-effective, safe, secure and reliable way, and to provide worker support (s3–s4). It does so by identifying priority investments, streamlining hub-based connections and enabling targeted funding for projects and worker support.\n\n- Implementation trade-offs and incentives:\n  - Concentration of decision-making in Ministers and the Treasurer (power to declare projects, to direct Powerlink, to set cost-recovery pathways and to modify how NER/AER rules apply) increases centralised discretion and speeds decision paths but also concentrates political and administrative control over project selection, technical options and revenue outcomes (see s20, s24, s26, s28, s71, s99). That changes the balance between standard NER/AER processes and bespoke state decisions.\n  - Powerlink is the statutory vehicle for assessment and delivery of priority transmission investments (s22–s26) and may be required to include particular costs in revenue proposals (s28). That creates a clear, concentrated beneficiary of these powers (Powerlink) and a corresponding exposure for private developers who previously relied on open access and market processes under the NER. The Act preserves some NER application but allows regulations to adapt or disapply NER provisions (s33, s84, s100). \n  - For regional energy hubs, the Act restricts who can apply to connect and creates an opt‑in transition regime for existing applicants and DNA (designated network asset) rights (s54, s59–s67). This narrows open access in chosen hub areas and changes expectations of developers and financiers about connection certainty and timelines. It also creates administrative compliance obligations (management plans, fees, negotiated access standards, AEMO involvement) (s41–s43, s55). \n  - Cost recovery: the statute anticipates participant-contributions, but allows ministers to shift unrecovered establishment and operational costs into regulated transmission charges and to require the AER to act in certain ways by regulation (s70–s73). That exposes electricity consumers outside the hub (who pay regulated transmission charges) to bearing some hub costs over time. \n  - Job security measures direct public funds to affected energy workers; the fund’s governance requires joint chief executive/under‑Treasurer decisions and regulations to define eligible costs and recipients, adding conditional public expenditure and administrative oversight (s85–s91). \n\n- Compliance, implementation and legal risk:\n  - The Act creates large delegated regulatory powers to modify the application of the NER and to direct how the AER should treat specific costs (s28, s73, s99). Those powers raise implementation risk (complex drafting, potential legal challenge about inconsistency with Commonwealth rules) and administrative burden in designing subordinate regulations to fit NER/AER frameworks.\n  - Transitional provisions and limited immunity for Powerlink and certain acts (s170A–s170D, s179A, s180) reduce immediate litigation risk for specific actions but are time-limited and administratively complex.\n\n- Effects on private enterprise, competition and contract freedom:\n  - Access restrictions in hubs and the ability to prescribe eligible entities/projects (s42, s53–s54) narrow who may connect in chosen areas. This reduces the open-market entry model used elsewhere under the NER and concentrates the allocation of network access via management-plan processes—not pure first-come or market-driven allocation.\n  - The Act permits negotiation of hub access standards and considers hub‑wide performance when setting standards (s55). That can support technical coordination but may require bidders/developers to accept hub-level constraints rather than purely project-level arrangements.\n  - By enabling Ministers to require Powerlink to seek regulatory asset base adjustments or revenue determination amendments (s28, s73, s99), the Act can shift risk from the proponent/contractor to regulated revenue recovery, changing investment risk allocations and possibly crowding out private investment in some network functions.\n\n**Concrete behavioural changes the Act enables or mandates**\n\n- Ministers can steer which transmission projects are prioritised and when they must be built; Powerlink must comply with directions to assess and build (s24, s26, s30). That changes Powerlink from a mostly regulator‑driven developer to a ministerially directed implementer for declared projects.\n\n- Developers and prospective participants must follow hub management plans to apply for connection and pay specified application and access fees; some existing connection applications will lapse or be converted under opt‑in windows (s42, s59–s63, s70).\n\n- AEMO and the AER retain roles but their procedures can be adapted by regulation; AEMO may be paid and required to perform functions set out in management plans (s42, s55, s70).\n\n**Key statutory hooks to watch (sections that change how things work)**\n- System planning and identification: s15 (Energy System Outlook) and s16 (reviews).\n- Priority transmission investment path: s20 (eligibility), s22–s26 (consultation, assessment, declaration, direction to Powerlink).\n- Hub regime: s38 (declare hub), s41–s48 (management plans, consultation and amendment), s54–s57 (connection/access restrictions), s55 (negotiated access standards), s70–s73 (fees and cost recovery).\n- Worker support: s85–s91 (Job Security Guarantee Fund governance and payment rules).\n- CopperString bespoke regime: s93–s99 (identifying, declaring stages and prescribing forecast expenditures).\n- Ability to modify national rules and AER/NER interaction: s28, s33, s84, s99, s100, s170A.\n\n**Bottom line (analyst’s note)**\nThe Act builds an administrative pathway for the State to prioritise, fund and construct transmission infrastructure in Queensland through ministerial declarations, directing Powerlink, and creating regional hubs with bespoke connection regimes and cost recovery models. It couples infrastructure prioritisation with public-ownership targets and a dedicated worker-support fund. The mechanics shift some decisions and risks from ordinary NER/AER processes and market-driven access to ministerial and departmental control, with funding ultimately coming from participants and, where shortfalls exist, through adjustments that could affect regulated transmission charges and taxpayers. (See s3, s13, s24–26, s54, s70–s73, s85–s91.)"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024","history":"/api/acts/energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/energy-infrastructure-facilitation-act-2024/documents"}}