{"id":"tas:sr-2001-201","name":"Gas (Distribution System) Order 2001","slug":"gas-distribution-system-order-2001","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"201 of 2001","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":318773,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2001-201-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Gas (Distribution System) Order 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2001-201) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified in the *Gazette*.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this order,\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Gas Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-092) .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Class of pipelines not to be part of distribution system","content":"### 4 Class of pipelines not to be part of distribution system\n\n> [*\\[Clause 4 Substituted by S.R. 2002, No. 7, Applied:27 Feb 2002\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2002-02-27/sr-2002-007#GS4@EN) [*\\[Clause 4 Substituted by S.R. 2003, No. 49, Applied:11 Jun 2003\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-06-11/sr-2003-049#GS4@EN) Under [section 3(3)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-092#GS3@Gs3@EN) of the Act, a pipeline which delivers, or is capable of delivering, natural gas directly to a customer on land comprised in the particulars of title specified in column 2 of the [Table](#JS1@JT@EN) in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) to this order is to be treated as not forming part of a distribution system for the purposes of the Act if –\n> \n> > > (a) the pipeline is not owned or operated by the holder of an exclusive franchise under [section 30](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-092#GS30@EN) of the Act; or\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of a proposed pipeline, the pipeline is not intended to be owned or operated by the holder of any such franchise.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Particulars of Ti","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Particulars of Title","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Particulars of Ti SCHEDULE 1 - Particulars of Title\n\n[Clause 4](#GS4@EN)\n\n[*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2003, No. 49, Applied:11 Jun 2003\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-06-11/sr-2003-049#GS5@Hpa@EN) [*\\[Schedule 1 Amended by S.R. 2003, No. 49, Applied:11 Jun 2003\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-06-11/sr-2003-049#GS5@Hpb@EN)\n\n| Column 1Registered owner or holder of lease on commencement of this order | Column 2Particulars of Title |\n| 1. Comalco Aluminium (Bell Bay) Limited | CT 129806/1 CT 9210/2 CT 9210/3 CT 9210/4 CT 9210/5 CT 16810/1 CT 11371/17 CT 11371/18 CT 34369/1 CT 234748/1 |\n| 2. Comalco Aluminium Limited | CT 129437/1 |\n| 4. Eckart Australia Pty Ltd (now trading as ECKA Granules Australia Pty Ltd) | CT 129251/1 |\n| 5. Hydro-Electric Corporation | CT 131620/1 |\n| 10. Goldamere Pty Ltd | Crown Land, UPI 4400254 Part of Mining Lease M/2001 |","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 2\n\n[*\\[Schedule 2 Inserted by S.R. 2002, No. 7, Applied:27 Feb 2002\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2002-02-27/sr-2002-007#GS5@EN) [*\\[Schedule 2 Revoked by S.R. 2003, No. 49, Applied:11 Jun 2003\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-06-11/sr-2003-049#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 3","content":"# SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE 3\n\n[*\\[Schedule 3 Inserted by S.R. 2002, No. 7, Applied:27 Feb 2002\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2002-02-27/sr-2002-007#GS5@EN) [*\\[Schedule 3 Revoked by S.R. 2003, No. 49, Applied:11 Jun 2003\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-06-11/sr-2003-049#GS6@EN)\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 26 December 2001\n\nThis order is administered in the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly scoped to its original purpose. It was always intended to exempt specific industrial pipelines from the definition of 'distribution system' under the Gas Act 2000. The amendments (2002 and 2003) modified which specific land titles were covered and removed temporary schedules, but did not expand the Order's conceptual scope beyond this narrow carve-out for direct-supply industrial pipelines."},"complexity_factors":["Only 1 substantive defined term ('Act')","Single operative provision (clause 4) with straightforward conditional logic (two alternative limbs: (a) for existing pipelines, (b) for proposed pipelines)","No nested exceptions or complex cross-referencing beyond the single reference to section 3(3) of the parent Act","Schedules 2 and 3 were inserted and then revoked, leaving only Schedule 1 as active content","Total length is extremely short—essentially one rule plus a table of land titles","Mechanism is simple: identify land title → check ownership/operation → exempt from distribution system definition"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a short technical rule that carves out an exception for certain gas pipelines in Tasmania (the Gas Act 2000 is Tasmanian legislation). Normally, gas distribution systems are heavily regulated and usually operated by whoever holds the 'exclusive franchise' (the monopoly gas distributor for an area). This Order says: **if a pipeline delivers gas directly to specific industrial customers listed in Schedule 1, and that pipeline is NOT owned or operated by the main gas franchise holder, then it's treated as NOT being part of the regulated distribution system.**\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Large industrial gas users in Tasmania, specifically the companies listed in Schedule 1 (including Comalco Aluminium operations, Eckart Australia, Hydro-Electric Corporation, and Goldamere)\n- Pipeline operators supplying these specific sites\n- The holder of the exclusive gas franchise (who doesn't get to control these particular pipelines)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis lets these big industrial customers negotiate their own gas supply arrangements directly with pipeline operators, bypassing the usual monopoly distributor. It's essentially a bespoke exemption for major energy users—likely because they need guaranteed supply or special terms for their manufacturing operations, and the government decided they shouldn't be forced to use the standard distribution network."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The order as in force has been altered from its original text: Clause 4 was substituted by later statutory rules (S.R. 2002 No.7 and S.R. 2003 No.49) and Schedule 1 was amended; Schedules 2 and 3 were inserted and later revoked. Those changes adjust which pipelines are excluded from the Act’s distribution‑system definition by adding property‑specific exclusions and by making exclusion conditional on actual or intended ownership/operation by exclusive franchise holders, thus changing the order’s practical scope."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to the Gas Act definition (section 3(3) of the Act) which supplies the legal test for ‘distribution system’.","Clause 4 conditions ownership/intention (owned/operated by an exclusive franchise holder) — requires factual inquiry into current ownership and planned ownership/operation.","Property‑specific exclusions tied to title particulars in Schedule 1: applicability depends on matching pipelines to listed CTs/land descriptions.","Amendment history: Clause 4 was substituted (S.R. 2002 No.7; S.R. 2003 No.49) and Schedule 1 was amended, while Schedules 2 and 3 were inserted then revoked — tracking which version applies is necessary.","Interaction with exclusive franchise regime (section 30 of the Act) creates dependency on franchise boundaries and rights.","Practical compliance burden: administrators and affected parties must verify titles, ownership records and ‘proposed pipeline’ intentions, introducing evidential and timing issues.","Limited text length but high reliance on external instruments (the Act and franchise provisions) increases interpretive steps."],"plain_english_summary":"This order says certain pipelines that deliver gas directly to the specific parcels listed in Schedule 1 are not treated as part of the regulated “distribution system” under the Gas Act, unless those pipelines are or will be owned or run by a holder of an exclusive franchise. It affects pipeline owners/operators, exclusive franchise holders and the listed land titles because it changes who must comply with distribution-system rules and requires checking ownership intentions against the Schedule."},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on available information, the order appears to have remained unchanged since June 2003, suggesting its scope has not materially shifted from its original intent of defining or designating gas distribution system infrastructure in Tasmania. No amendments appear to have broadened or narrowed its application."},"complexity_factors":["Limited legislative content available in the provided text — the substantive provisions are not fully reproduced, making complete analysis difficult","Operates as a subordinate instrument (statutory order) under a parent Act, requiring cross-referencing to understand full effect","Narrow and technical subject matter focused on infrastructure definitions within a specific industry","Tasmanian-specific jurisdiction limits applicability and comparator legislation","Long period of stability (unchanged since 2003) suggests relatively straightforward content"],"plain_english_summary":"The order designates what counts as Tasmania’s gas “distribution system,” legally identifying the pipelines and infrastructure covered by gas-distribution rules. It affects gas network operators, customers connected to those networks, and regulators by determining who must meet licensing, safety and compliance obligations. In force since 2001 with no changes since 2003, it fixes the regulatory boundary for gas distribution in Tasmania."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/gas-distribution-system-order-2001","history":"/api/acts/gas-distribution-system-order-2001/history","analysis":"/api/acts/gas-distribution-system-order-2001/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/gas-distribution-system-order-2001/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/gas-distribution-system-order-2001/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/gas-distribution-system-order-2001/documents"}}