{"id":"qld:sl-2007-0123","name":"Gas Supply Regulation 2007","slug":"gas-supply-regulation-2007","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"123 of 2007","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175849,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2007-0123-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","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 regulation may be cited as the Gas Supply Regulation 2007 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThe following provisions commence on the FRC day—\npart 2 , division 2\nparts 3 , 4 and 5\nsections 55 and 56 .\n- • part 2 , division 2\n- • parts 3 , 4 and 5\n- • sections 55 and 56 .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.4\n\ns 4 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.5\n\ns 5 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.6\n\ns 6 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.7\n\ns 7 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.8\n\ns 8 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.9\n\ns 9 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.10\n\ns 10 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11\n\ns 11 amd 2009 SL No. 265 s 39\nom 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.12\n\ns 12 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.13\n\ns 13 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.14\n\ns 14 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.15\n\ns 15 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.16\n\ns 16 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.17\n\ns 17 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.18\n\ns 18 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19\n\ns 19 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.20\n\ns 20 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.21\n\ns 21 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.22\n\ns 22 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.23\n\ns 23 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.24\n\ns 24 amd 2009 SL No. 163 s 4 (retro); 2010 SL No. 13 s 9\nom 2014 SL No. 338 s 42","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Distribution network code provisions","content":"# Distribution network code provisions","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Proposals to amend","content":"## Proposals to amend","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proposal to amend","content":"### sec.25 Proposal to amend\n\nAny person (the proponent ) may ask QCA to amend a distribution network code in a stated way (the proposal ).\nHowever, the proposal may be made only in the way QCA reasonably requires.\nAlso, QCA may require the proponent to, in making the proposal, justify how it meets the QCA code objective.\ns 25 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (1)\n(sec.25-ssec.1) Any person (the proponent ) may ask QCA to amend a distribution network code in a stated way (the proposal ).\n(sec.25-ssec.2) However, the proposal may be made only in the way QCA reasonably requires.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) Also, QCA may require the proponent to, in making the proposal, justify how it meets the QCA code objective.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"QCA response to proposal","content":"### sec.26 QCA response to proposal\n\nThis section applies only when any requirements under section 25 relating to the proposal have been complied with.\nQCA must, within 2 months, decide whether or not it will submit the proposal for consultation under division 2 .\nIf QCA decides to submit the proposal, QCA may submit it in any form it considers appropriate, with or without change.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) This section applies only when any requirements under section 25 relating to the proposal have been complied with.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) QCA must, within 2 months, decide whether or not it will submit the proposal for consultation under division 2 .\n(sec.26-ssec.3) If QCA decides to submit the proposal, QCA may submit it in any form it considers appropriate, with or without change.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision not to submit for consultation","content":"### sec.27 Notice of decision not to submit for consultation\n\nIf QCA decides not to submit the proposal for consultation under division 2 , it must, as soon as practicable after making the decision, give the proponent a notice stating the decision and its reasons for the decision.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"QCA-initiated amendments not affected","content":"### sec.28 QCA-initiated amendments not affected\n\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that this division does not prevent QCA from amending the distribution network code on its own initiative.\ns 28 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Required consultation for QCA making or amending distribution network code","content":"## Required consultation for QCA making or amending distribution network code","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed consultation— Act , ss 270G (2) and 270OA (1)","content":"### sec.29 Prescribed consultation— Act , ss 270G (2) and 270OA (1)\n\nFor sections 270G (2) and 270OA (1) of the Act , the consultation required to be engaged in before QCA may make or amend a distribution network code is any steps as required under subdivisions 2 and 3 .\nFor subsection (1) , the consultation is taken to have been engaged in if the required steps have been substantially carried out or complied with.\ns 29 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (1)\n(sec.29-ssec.1) For sections 270G (2) and 270OA (1) of the Act , the consultation required to be engaged in before QCA may make or amend a distribution network code is any steps as required under subdivisions 2 and 3 .\n(sec.29-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the consultation is taken to have been engaged in if the required steps have been substantially carried out or complied with.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of div 2 for amendments","content":"### sec.30 Application of div 2 for amendments\n\nIf QCA proposes to amend a distribution network code, this division applies—\nas if a reference to a proposed distribution network code were a reference to the proposed amendment; and\nas if a reference to a draft or final version of a proposed code were a reference to the proposed amendment.\nHowever, QCA may comply with a requirement to publish the proposed amendment by publishing the full distribution network code as amended by the proposed amendment.\ns 30 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44\n(sec.30-ssec.1) If QCA proposes to amend a distribution network code, this division applies— as if a reference to a proposed distribution network code were a reference to the proposed amendment; and as if a reference to a draft or final version of a proposed code were a reference to the proposed amendment.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) However, QCA may comply with a requirement to publish the proposed amendment by publishing the full distribution network code as amended by the proposed amendment.\n- (a) as if a reference to a proposed distribution network code were a reference to the proposed amendment; and\n- (b) as if a reference to a draft or final version of a proposed code were a reference to the proposed amendment.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of sdiv 2","content":"### sec.31 Application of sdiv 2\n\nThis subdivision does not apply if—\nQCA decides the issues for the proposed distribution network code are minor; or\nQCA reasonably considers that it is unnecessary or inappropriate to carry out the steps provided for under this subdivision.\ns 31 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)\n- (a) QCA decides the issues for the proposed distribution network code are minor; or\n- (b) QCA reasonably considers that it is unnecessary or inappropriate to carry out the steps provided for under this subdivision.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interim consultation notice","content":"### sec.32 Interim consultation notice\n\nQCA must—\nprepare a notice (the interim consultation notice ) about the proposed distribution network code; and\npublish the interim consultation notice on its website; and\ngive the interim consultation notice to anyone it reasonably believes will be interested in the proposed distribution network code.\nThe interim consultation notice must state—\nwhere a document (the issues document ) discussing interim issues for the proposed distribution network code may be inspected; and\na period (the interim consultation period ) during which anyone may make written submissions to QCA about the issues.\nThe issues document may, but need not, be a draft of the proposed distribution network code.\nThe interim consultation period must be a period that is reasonable, having regard to the complexity of the interim issues.\ns 32 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)\n(sec.32-ssec.1) QCA must— prepare a notice (the interim consultation notice ) about the proposed distribution network code; and publish the interim consultation notice on its website; and give the interim consultation notice to anyone it reasonably believes will be interested in the proposed distribution network code.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The interim consultation notice must state— where a document (the issues document ) discussing interim issues for the proposed distribution network code may be inspected; and a period (the interim consultation period ) during which anyone may make written submissions to QCA about the issues.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) The issues document may, but need not, be a draft of the proposed distribution network code.\n(sec.32-ssec.4) The interim consultation period must be a period that is reasonable, having regard to the complexity of the interim issues.\n- (a) prepare a notice (the interim consultation notice ) about the proposed distribution network code; and\n- (b) publish the interim consultation notice on its website; and\n- (c) give the interim consultation notice to anyone it reasonably believes will be interested in the proposed distribution network code.\n- (a) where a document (the issues document ) discussing interim issues for the proposed distribution network code may be inspected; and\n- (b) a period (the interim consultation period ) during which anyone may make written submissions to QCA about the issues.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Submissions","content":"### sec.33 Submissions\n\nAnyone may, within the interim consultation period, make a written submission to QCA about the issues mentioned in the issues document.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Considering submissions","content":"### sec.34 Considering submissions\n\nQCA must, as soon as practicable after the interim consultation period ends, consider all written submissions made under section 33 within that period.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of draft report and draft proposed code","content":"### sec.35 Release of draft report and draft proposed code\n\nQCA must, after complying with section 34 , publish on its website—\na draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code and\na draft of the proposed distribution network code.\nThe draft of the proposed distribution network code may be a first draft or a revision of any draft of the proposed distribution network code that formed the issues document.\ns 35 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)\n(sec.35-ssec.1) QCA must, after complying with section 34 , publish on its website— a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code and a draft of the proposed distribution network code.\n(sec.35-ssec.2) The draft of the proposed distribution network code may be a first draft or a revision of any draft of the proposed distribution network code that formed the issues document.\n- (a) a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code and\n- (b) a draft of the proposed distribution network code.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Final consultation notice","content":"### sec.36 Final consultation notice\n\nThis section applies if subdivision 2 did not apply or if any steps required under the subdivision have been carried out or complied with.\nIf subdivision 2 did not apply, QCA must first publish on its website—\na draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code; and\na draft of the proposed distribution network code.\nQCA must—\nprepare a notice (the final consultation notice ) about the proposed distribution network code; and\npublish the final consultation notice on its website; and\ngive the final consultation notice to anyone it reasonably believes will be interested in the proposed distribution network code.\nThe final consultation notice must state—\nthat QCA has made a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code and a draft of the proposed distribution network code; and\nwhere the drafts may be inspected; and\na period (the final consultation period ) during which anyone may make written submissions to QCA about the drafts.\nThe final consultation period must be a period that is reasonable, having regard to the complexity of the drafts.\ns 36 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)\n(sec.36-ssec.1) This section applies if subdivision 2 did not apply or if any steps required under the subdivision have been carried out or complied with.\n(sec.36-ssec.2) If subdivision 2 did not apply, QCA must first publish on its website— a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code; and a draft of the proposed distribution network code.\n(sec.36-ssec.3) QCA must— prepare a notice (the final consultation notice ) about the proposed distribution network code; and publish the final consultation notice on its website; and give the final consultation notice to anyone it reasonably believes will be interested in the proposed distribution network code.\n(sec.36-ssec.4) The final consultation notice must state— that QCA has made a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code and a draft of the proposed distribution network code; and where the drafts may be inspected; and a period (the final consultation period ) during which anyone may make written submissions to QCA about the drafts.\n(sec.36-ssec.5) The final consultation period must be a period that is reasonable, having regard to the complexity of the drafts.\n- (a) a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code; and\n- (b) a draft of the proposed distribution network code.\n- (a) prepare a notice (the final consultation notice ) about the proposed distribution network code; and\n- (b) publish the final consultation notice on its website; and\n- (c) give the final consultation notice to anyone it reasonably believes will be interested in the proposed distribution network code.\n- (a) that QCA has made a draft report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code and a draft of the proposed distribution network code; and\n- (b) where the drafts may be inspected; and\n- (c) a period (the final consultation period ) during which anyone may make written submissions to QCA about the drafts.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Submissions","content":"### sec.37 Submissions\n\nAnyone may, within the final consultation period, make a written submission to QCA about the drafts published under section 36 (2) .","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Considering submissions","content":"### sec.38 Considering submissions\n\nQCA must, as soon as practicable after the final consultation period ends, consider all written submissions made under section 37 within that period.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release of final report and final proposed code","content":"### sec.39 Release of final report and final proposed code\n\nQCA must, after complying with section 38 , publish on its website—\na final report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code; and\na final version of the proposed distribution network code.\ns 39 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)\n- (a) a final report about the material issues for the proposed distribution network code; and\n- (b) a final version of the proposed distribution network code.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Disconnection and reconnection","content":"# Disconnection and reconnection","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 4","content":"### sec.40 Application of pt 4\n\nThis part applies to a distributor in relation to the distributor’s gas infrastructure that is not a distribution system under the NERL (Qld) .\nThis part imposes conditions on a distributor, under section 51 (1) of the Act .\ns 40 sub 2014 SL No. 338 s 46\n(sec.40-ssec.1) This part applies to a distributor in relation to the distributor’s gas infrastructure that is not a distribution system under the NERL (Qld) .\n(sec.40-ssec.2) This part imposes conditions on a distributor, under section 51 (1) of the Act .","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant disconnection requirements under distribution network code apply","content":"### sec.41 Relevant disconnection requirements under distribution network code apply\n\nAny right under this part to disconnect is subject to any relevant limitations or restrictions on, or conditions for the exercise of, disconnection rights under any relevant distribution network code.\ns 41 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Distributors","content":"## Distributors","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"When distributor may disconnect","content":"### sec.42 When distributor may disconnect\n\nA distributor may disconnect the premises of a customer of the distributor on a ground mentioned in section 43 .\nThe disconnection may be to the extent and for the period that the distributor reasonably believes is appropriate in the circumstances.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) A distributor may disconnect the premises of a customer of the distributor on a ground mentioned in section 43 .\n(sec.42-ssec.2) The disconnection may be to the extent and for the period that the distributor reasonably believes is appropriate in the circumstances.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds for disconnection by distributor","content":"### sec.43 Grounds for disconnection by distributor\n\nFor section 42 (1) , the ground is any of the following—\nbecause of an emergency or for a health or safety reason;\nthe disconnection has been directed under a dangerous situation direction under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act ;\nto carry out work that needs to be carried out without delay to prevent an emergency or a health or safety incident;\nto carry out work to the distributor’s distribution system if—\nthe work is reasonably required and is done at a reasonable time; and\nthe person is given reasonable notice of the disconnection;\na ground for disconnection under a relevant connection contract;\ncustomer connection services to the premises are denied or limited under an insufficiency of supply direction;\nthe customer has not provided safe access to the premises, as required under section 130 of the Act ;\nthe customer has unlawfully taken a covered gas in contravention of section 289 of the Act or of the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act , section 809 ;\na retailer has given the distributor a notice (a disconnection request ) requesting the premises be disconnected;\nthe distributor is Maranoa Regional Council, and the terms of the Council’s exemption from holding a retailer authorisation under the NERL (Qld) allow the Council to disconnect the premises;\nthe distributor is Western Downs Regional Council, and the terms of the Council’s exemption from holding a retailer authorisation under the NERL (Qld) allow the Council to disconnect the premises.\ns 43 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 47 ; 2024 SL No. 31 s 4\n- (a) because of an emergency or for a health or safety reason;\n- (b) the disconnection has been directed under a dangerous situation direction under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act ;\n- (c) to carry out work that needs to be carried out without delay to prevent an emergency or a health or safety incident;\n- (d) to carry out work to the distributor’s distribution system if— (i) the work is reasonably required and is done at a reasonable time; and (ii) the person is given reasonable notice of the disconnection;\n- (i) the work is reasonably required and is done at a reasonable time; and\n- (ii) the person is given reasonable notice of the disconnection;\n- (e) a ground for disconnection under a relevant connection contract;\n- (f) customer connection services to the premises are denied or limited under an insufficiency of supply direction;\n- (g) the customer has not provided safe access to the premises, as required under section 130 of the Act ;\n- (h) the customer has unlawfully taken a covered gas in contravention of section 289 of the Act or of the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act , section 809 ;\n- (i) a retailer has given the distributor a notice (a disconnection request ) requesting the premises be disconnected;\n- (j) the distributor is Maranoa Regional Council, and the terms of the Council’s exemption from holding a retailer authorisation under the NERL (Qld) allow the Council to disconnect the premises;\n- (k) the distributor is Western Downs Regional Council, and the terms of the Council’s exemption from holding a retailer authorisation under the NERL (Qld) allow the Council to disconnect the premises.\n- (i) the work is reasonably required and is done at a reasonable time; and\n- (ii) the person is given reasonable notice of the disconnection;","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.44\n\ns 44 amd 2010 Act No. 53 s 258 sch 2\nom 2014 SL No. 338 s 48","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.45\n\ns 45 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 48","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"When distributor must disconnect","content":"### sec.46 When distributor must disconnect\n\nIf the distributor receives a disconnection request, the distributor must, within 5 business days, comply with the request unless the distributor reasonably believes it would be unsafe or impractical to comply.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reconnection","content":"### sec.47 Reconnection\n\nThis section applies if—\nunder section 46 , the distributor has disconnected a customer’s premises; and\na retailer gives the distributor a notice asking for the premises to be reconnected.\nIf the relevant installation and meters for a covered gas comply with all requirements under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act and any other Act, the distributor must reconnect the premises within 5 business days.\nThe obligation to reconnect is subject to the limits on the distributor’s obligation to provide customer connection services, under section 109 of the Act .\nIf no connection contract applies to the reconnected services, they must be provided on fair and reasonable terms.\ns 47 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 49 ; 2024 SL No. 31 s 5\n(sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if— under section 46 , the distributor has disconnected a customer’s premises; and a retailer gives the distributor a notice asking for the premises to be reconnected.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) If the relevant installation and meters for a covered gas comply with all requirements under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act and any other Act, the distributor must reconnect the premises within 5 business days.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) The obligation to reconnect is subject to the limits on the distributor’s obligation to provide customer connection services, under section 109 of the Act .\n(sec.47-ssec.4) If no connection contract applies to the reconnected services, they must be provided on fair and reasonable terms.\n- (a) under section 46 , the distributor has disconnected a customer’s premises; and\n- (b) a retailer gives the distributor a notice asking for the premises to be reconnected.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compensation for failure to disconnect or reconnect","content":"### sec.48 Compensation for failure to disconnect or reconnect\n\nThis section applies if a distributor contravenes section 46 or 47 and a person as follows (the claimant ) suffers a cost, damage or loss because of the contravention—\na person who wants reconnection of the supply of a covered gas to the relevant premises;\nfor section 46 —the retailer that made the disconnection request;\nfor section 47 —the retailer that gave the notice asking for the relevant premises to be reconnected.\nCompensation for the cost, damage or loss is payable by the distributor to the claimant.\nThe compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.\ns 48 amd 2024 SL No. 31 s 6\n(sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if a distributor contravenes section 46 or 47 and a person as follows (the claimant ) suffers a cost, damage or loss because of the contravention— a person who wants reconnection of the supply of a covered gas to the relevant premises; for section 46 —the retailer that made the disconnection request; for section 47 —the retailer that gave the notice asking for the relevant premises to be reconnected.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) Compensation for the cost, damage or loss is payable by the distributor to the claimant.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) The compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.\n- (a) a person who wants reconnection of the supply of a covered gas to the relevant premises;\n- (b) for section 46 —the retailer that made the disconnection request;\n- (c) for section 47 —the retailer that gave the notice asking for the relevant premises to be reconnected.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.49\n\ns 49 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 50","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.50\n\ns 50 om 2014 SL No. 338 s 50","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees","content":"# Fees","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Annual fees","content":"## Annual fees","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual distribution fee— Act , s 40","content":"### sec.51 Annual distribution fee— Act , s 40\n\nThis section prescribes, under section 40 (b) of the Act , an amount (the annual distribution fee ) payable by the holder of each distribution authority for each financial year during which the authority is in force.\nIf the total length of pipelines operated or maintained under the authority immediately before a financial year starts is less than 100km, the annual distribution fee for the financial year is 812.60 fee units.\nOtherwise, the annual distribution fee for a financial year is the amount worked out using the formula—\nwhere—\nDF is the annual distribution fee, in dollars.\nP is the length in kilometres of pipelines operated or maintained under the authority immediately before the financial year started.\nTP is the total length in kilometres of all pipelines operated or maintained under any distribution authority immediately before the financial year started.\nSubsection (5) applies, despite subsections (2) and (3) , if the authority takes effect after a financial year starts.\nThe amount for the financial year as worked out under subsection (2) or (3) must be rateably reduced to reflect the period from the start of the year to when the authority took effect as if a reference in the subsection to the start of the year were a reference to the taking of effect of the authority.\nThe annual distribution fee for a financial year is payable on the day the regulator fixes by a notice to the holder.\nThe day may be any day, including a day in the financial year.\nHowever, the day can not be a day that is before the giving of the notice.\ns 51 amd 2008 SL No. 192 s 12 ; 2009 SL No. 73 s 19 ; 2010 SL No. 116 s 17 ; 2011 SL No. 93 s 6 ; 2012 SL No. 94 s 6 ; 2013 SL No. 85 s 6 ; 2014 SL No. 138 s 6 ; 2015 SL No. 59 s 7 ; 2016 SL No. 93 s 7 ; 2017 SL No. 74 s 7 ; 2018 SL No. 63 s 19 ; 2019 SL No. 80 s 19 ; 2020 SL No. 107 s 20 ; 2021 SL No. 83 s 13 ; 2022 SL No. 78 s 14\n(sec.51-ssec.1) This section prescribes, under section 40 (b) of the Act , an amount (the annual distribution fee ) payable by the holder of each distribution authority for each financial year during which the authority is in force.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) If the total length of pipelines operated or maintained under the authority immediately before a financial year starts is less than 100km, the annual distribution fee for the financial year is 812.60 fee units.\n(sec.51-ssec.3) Otherwise, the annual distribution fee for a financial year is the amount worked out using the formula— where— DF is the annual distribution fee, in dollars. P is the length in kilometres of pipelines operated or maintained under the authority immediately before the financial year started. TP is the total length in kilometres of all pipelines operated or maintained under any distribution authority immediately before the financial year started.\n(sec.51-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies, despite subsections (2) and (3) , if the authority takes effect after a financial year starts.\n(sec.51-ssec.5) The amount for the financial year as worked out under subsection (2) or (3) must be rateably reduced to reflect the period from the start of the year to when the authority took effect as if a reference in the subsection to the start of the year were a reference to the taking of effect of the authority.\n(sec.51-ssec.6) The annual distribution fee for a financial year is payable on the day the regulator fixes by a notice to the holder.\n(sec.51-ssec.7) The day may be any day, including a day in the financial year.\n(sec.51-ssec.8) However, the day can not be a day that is before the giving of the notice.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.52\n\ns 52 amd 2008 SL No. 192 s 13 ; 2009 SL No. 73 s 20 ; 2010 SL No. 116 s 18 ; 2011 SL No. 93 s 7 ; 2012 SL No. 94 s 7 ; 2013 SL No. 85 s 7 ; 2014 SL No. 138 s 7\nom 2014 SL No. 338 s 51","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other fees","content":"## Other fees","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other fees","content":"### sec.53 Other fees\n\nOther fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.54\n\ns 54 amd 2009 SL No. 265 s 40\nom 2014 SL No. 338 s 52","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed consultation for pricing investigation report— Act , s 227F","content":"### sec.55 Prescribed consultation for pricing investigation report— Act , s 227F\n\nFor section 227F of the Act , the consultation prescribed for a report on a pricing investigation is the consultation prescribed under part 3 , division 2 .\nFor subsection (1) , part 3 , division 2 applies as if—\na reference to the making of the distribution network code were a reference to the giving of the report to the Minister; and\na reference to issues for the proposed distribution network code were a reference to issues for the report; and\na reference to the proposed distribution network code were a reference to the proposed report.\nHowever, part 3 , division 2 , subdivision 2 applies despite section 31 .\ns 55 amd 2014 SL No. 338 s 44 (2)\n(sec.55-ssec.1) For section 227F of the Act , the consultation prescribed for a report on a pricing investigation is the consultation prescribed under part 3 , division 2 .\n(sec.55-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , part 3 , division 2 applies as if— a reference to the making of the distribution network code were a reference to the giving of the report to the Minister; and a reference to issues for the proposed distribution network code were a reference to issues for the report; and a reference to the proposed distribution network code were a reference to the proposed report.\n(sec.55-ssec.3) However, part 3 , division 2 , subdivision 2 applies despite section 31 .\n- (a) a reference to the making of the distribution network code were a reference to the giving of the report to the Minister; and\n- (b) a reference to issues for the proposed distribution network code were a reference to issues for the report; and\n- (c) a reference to the proposed distribution network code were a reference to the proposed report.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from registration for market participation under National Gas (Queensland) Law","content":"### sec.55A Exemption from registration for market participation under National Gas (Queensland) Law\n\nThe holder of an exempted authority is exempted from registration for the National Gas (Queensland) Law , section 91LB (2) .\nSubsection (1) applies despite the holder participating in the Queensland retail gas market in a registrable capacity under the National Gas (Queensland) Law , section 91LA .\nIn this section—\ncommencement means the commencement of this section.\nexcluded distribution authority means—\nthe distribution authority held by the Maranoa Regional Council immediately before the commencement; or\nthe distribution authority held by the Western Downs Regional Council immediately before the commencement.\nexempted authority means an excluded distribution authority.\ns 55A ins 2009 SL No. 163 s 5 (retro)\namd 2014 SL No. 338 s 53\n(sec.55A-ssec.1) The holder of an exempted authority is exempted from registration for the National Gas (Queensland) Law , section 91LB (2) .\n(sec.55A-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies despite the holder participating in the Queensland retail gas market in a registrable capacity under the National Gas (Queensland) Law , section 91LA .\n(sec.55A-ssec.3) In this section— commencement means the commencement of this section. excluded distribution authority means— the distribution authority held by the Maranoa Regional Council immediately before the commencement; or the distribution authority held by the Western Downs Regional Council immediately before the commencement. exempted authority means an excluded distribution authority.\n- (a) the distribution authority held by the Maranoa Regional Council immediately before the commencement; or\n- (b) the distribution authority held by the Western Downs Regional Council immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeal and transitional provisions","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.56 Repeal\n\nThe Gas Supply Regulation 2003 SL No. 122 is repealed.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision about small customers","content":"### sec.57 Transitional provision about small customers\n\nFor section 326 of the Act , part 2 , division 1 (other than section 4), applies for deciding who is a small customer as if a reference in that division to the FRC day were a reference to the day this regulation was notified in the gazette.","sortOrder":72}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation's scope has narrowed significantly from its original form. Large sections (particularly Parts 2 and much of the original content covering small customer protections and retailer obligations) were removed by the 2014 amendments (SL No. 338), likely because those matters were transferred to the National Energy Retail Law (Queensland) framework. What remains is more narrowly focused on distributor-specific obligations, code-making processes, fees, and some legacy provisions for regional councils. The addition of specific exemptions for Maranoa and Western Downs Regional Councils also represents a scope change not likely contemplated in the original 2007 instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple layers of legislation — this regulation constantly cross-references both the Gas Supply Act and other Acts (Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act, National Gas (Queensland) Law, NERL (Qld)), making it impossible to understand in isolation","Large portions of the original regulation have been removed (omitted) by 2014 amendments, leaving gaps in section numbering that create confusion about what still applies","Fee calculation for larger distributors uses a proportional formula requiring reference to total network-wide pipeline lengths — not straightforward arithmetic","Consultation process for code-making involves multiple overlapping subdivisions with conditional application rules (e.g. subdivision 2 can be skipped in certain circumstances)","Special carve-outs for two regional councils (Maranoa and Western Downs) that operate outside normal licensing frameworks require understanding of their specific exemption terms","Frequent historical amendments (some sections amended over 15 times) mean the current version requires careful attention to what is current law","Interaction between distributor and retailer roles can be confusing — disconnection is often triggered by a retailer but carried out by a distributor, splitting responsibility across two parties","Transitional provisions reference an 'FRC day' (Full Retail Contestability day) which is a technical industry term not explained in the visible text"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation under the Gas Supply Act sets detailed rules for how piped natural gas is distributed, who can disconnect/reconnect supplies, and how network rules are made. It affects gas customers, distributors, retailers, the QCA and two regional councils with exemptions. Key points: 5‑business‑day timeframes for retailer‑requested disconnection and reconnection, public consultation on network codes, annual distributor fees, and the ability for customers to seek compensation for losses."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation expressly repeals the 2003 regulation (s 56) and replaces it with a framework focused on QCA consultation mechanics for distribution network codes (pt 3), operational disconnection/reconnection rules and compensatory remedies for breaches (pt 4, secs 42–48), a specified annual fee regime (pt 5, sec 51), and a limited registration exemption for two councils (sec 55A). Transitional rules for small-customer classification are included (s 57)."},"complexity_factors":["Detailed multi-stage consultation procedure for QCA code-making (pt.3, div.2; secs 29–39) creates procedural steps and timing obligations.","Discretionary 'reasonable' standards for disconnecting/reconnecting and deciding impracticability (secs 42, 46–47) introduce fact-specific judgment calls and legal ambiguity.","Fee formula ties charges to pipeline lengths and relative totals (sec 51), requiring data collection and proportional allocation among authority-holders.","Private enforcement and compensation through court proceedings for failures to disconnect/reconnect (sec 48) creates litigation risk and damages exposure.","Cross-references to the Act and other statutes (e.g. Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act; NERL (Qld)) increase interpretive complexity (secs 40, 43, 47, 55).","Targeted exemptions for named local councils from registration (sec 55A) add bespoke scope exceptions that must be reconciled with general rules.","Numerous omitted or repealed provisions noted in the text (multiple 'om' entries) complicate navigation of historical versus current rules."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, the regulation prescribes how the QCA must consult to make or amend distribution network codes; sets when distributors may disconnect and must reconnect gas; sets the annual distribution fee; exempts two councils from registration; and repeals the 2003 regulation. Holders of distribution authorities pay the fees; the QCA decides consultation and code content; distributors may disconnect subject to 'reasonable' tests and code limits. The rules shift compliance costs to distributors and authority‑holders and let retailers or customers sue to recover costs when a distributor breaches reconnection or disconnection duties."},"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"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.51(4)-(5)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"If a financial year starts 1 July and an authority takes effect 1 January, the fee should cover 6 months (January to June). The subsection says reduce to reflect 'the period from the start of the year to when the authority took effect' — that is the first 6 months (July to December) when the authority did NOT exist. Applying that period as the reduction basis effectively removes the wrong half of the fee, inverting the intended calculation. The cross-reference to 'as if a reference in the subsection to the start of the year were a reference to the taking of effect of the authority' attempts to patch this but creates further confusion about which direction the reduction runs.","confidence":0.72,"description":"The pro-rata reduction formula for new authorities is internally contradictory. Subsection (5) instructs that the amount be 'rateably reduced to reflect the period from the start of the year to when the authority took effect' — but this would reduce the fee for the period BEFORE the authority existed, not the period AFTER it took effect. A new authority holder should only pay for the period during which the authority is in force (i.e., from commencement to year-end), so the reduction should reflect the period from the authority's commencement to the end of the year. The formula as drafted produces the inverse result: reducing the fee by the period the authority was NOT in force rather than calculating the fee only for the period it WAS in force."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.51(6)-(7)-(8)","severity":"low","reasoning":"No deadline is imposed on the regulator to issue the notice fixing the payment day. A fee for the 2007-08 financial year could theoretically be demanded a decade later. The only constraint is that the day cannot precede the notice, but there is no obligation to give the notice during or proximate to the relevant financial year.","confidence":0.65,"description":"The fee payment day provisions create a potentially unworkable regime. The regulator may fix any day, including a day in the financial year to which the fee relates (s51(7)), but the day cannot be before the giving of the notice (s51(8)). This means the regulator could lawfully fix a payment day that is a past day within the financial year, as long as the notice is given on or before that day — but if the financial year has already passed when the notice is given, the only valid payment days are future days, yet the fee still relates to the concluded financial year. There is no outer time limit within which the regulator must fix the payment day, creating an indefinite obligation with no certainty for the fee payer."},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.55(3)","severity":"low","reasoning":"The practical effect is that QCA has no discretion to skip the interim consultation stage for any pricing investigation report, regardless of how minor or urgent the matter is, whereas for distribution network code amendments the same QCA enjoys that flexibility. This is likely intentional policy but creates an internal asymmetry that could produce disproportionate procedural cost for trivial pricing reports.","confidence":0.6,"description":"Section 55(3) states that subdivision 2 of part 3, division 2 applies 'despite section 31'. Section 31 provides the exceptions that allow QCA to skip the subdivision 2 consultation steps (i.e., where issues are minor or unnecessary). By overriding section 31 for pricing investigation reports, the regulation mandates that the full interim consultation process under subdivision 2 is always required for pricing reports — even where the issues are trivially minor or the consultation is plainly unnecessary. This creates an impossible-to-waive procedural burden for minor pricing report amendments."},{"type":"circular_definition","section":"sec.55A(3)","severity":"low","reasoning":"'Exempted authority means an excluded distribution authority' and 'excluded distribution authority' is defined substantively. The term 'exempted authority' is used in subsection (1) but could have simply referenced 'excluded distribution authority' directly. The two-step definition chain is redundant and potentially confusing.","confidence":0.85,"description":"The definition of 'exempted authority' is circularly defined. 'Exempted authority' is defined to mean 'an excluded distribution authority', and 'excluded distribution authority' is defined as the authorities held by Maranoa Regional Council and Western Downs Regional Council immediately before commencement. The intermediate defined term 'exempted authority' adds no meaning or content beyond simply restating 'excluded distribution authority' — it is a purely circular alias serving no definitional purpose."},{"type":"retroactive_impossibility","section":"sec.57","severity":"medium","reasoning":"The omission of sections 4–23 (which comprised the relevant division) by the 2014 amending regulation means that section 57's cross-reference to 'part 2, division 1 (other than section 4)' is a reference to a void. While the transitional period has likely long passed, the provision remains on the face of the regulation pointing to deleted text, creating a meaningless zombie provision.","confidence":0.9,"description":"Section 57 is a transitional provision that refers to 'part 2, division 1 (other than section 4)' for the purpose of deciding who is a small customer before the FRC day. However, sections 4 through 23 of part 2 were all omitted by 2014 SL No. 338 s 42, including the entirety of part 2, division 1. This renders the transitional provision inoperative — it references legislative text that no longer exists in the regulation."},{"type":"other","section":"sec.43(j)-(k)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Delegating the content of a statutory right to disconnect to the variable terms of an administratively-granted exemption under a separate law means the operative scope of sections 43(j) and (k) cannot be determined from the face of the regulation. This is legally permissible but logically problematic as the regulation's own provisions are hollow without reference to external, changeable instruments.","confidence":0.6,"description":"Grounds (j) and (k) permit disconnection where a council distributor's exemption from holding a retailer authorisation 'allows' disconnection. This creates a circular regulatory permission: the grounds for disconnection under the Gas Supply Regulation are contingent on the terms of an exemption granted under a different instrument (NERL (Qld)), meaning the scope of the disconnection power in this regulation is indefinite and variable — determined entirely by external administrative decisions that may change without amendment to this regulation."}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.46","section_b":"sec.43(i)","confidence":0.82,"description":"Section 43(i) provides that a ground for disconnection is that 'a retailer has given the distributor a disconnection request'. Section 46 then mandates that upon receiving such a request, the distributor MUST disconnect within 5 business days unless unsafe or impractical. However, section 42(1) frames all disconnections under section 43 as permissive ('may disconnect'). The combination of a permissive 'may' in section 42 and a mandatory 'must' in section 46 for the same trigger event (a retailer disconnection request) creates a direct contradiction as to whether retailer-requested disconnection is discretionary or obligatory."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.41","section_b":"sec.43(a)-(c)","confidence":0.7,"description":"Section 41 makes all disconnection rights under part 4 subject to 'any relevant limitations or restrictions on, or conditions for the exercise of, disconnection rights under any relevant distribution network code'. However, grounds (a), (b) and (c) of section 43 relate to emergencies, dangerous situation directions, and urgent safety works — scenarios where any delay for procedural compliance with a distribution network code could exacerbate the very emergency being addressed. The regulation provides no carve-out from the code limitations for these urgent grounds, potentially requiring compliance with code conditions even in genuine emergencies."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.31","section_b":"sec.55(3)","confidence":0.75,"description":"Section 31 allows QCA to bypass subdivision 2 interim consultation if issues are minor or consultation is unnecessary or inappropriate. Section 55(3) explicitly overrides section 31 for pricing investigation reports, mandating the full subdivision 2 process regardless. This creates a direct contradiction in the regulatory framework where the same QCA, applying the same consultation process, has discretion to waive interim consultation for distribution network codes but has that same discretion completely removed for pricing reports, with no principled distinction articulated."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.47(1)(a)","section_b":"sec.48(1)(b)","confidence":0.65,"description":"Section 47(1)(a) provides that the reconnection obligation applies only where the distributor 'has disconnected under section 46' (i.e., pursuant to a retailer disconnection request). Section 48(1)(b) then provides compensation for contravention of section 46 to 'the retailer that made the disconnection request'. However, a distributor who contravenes section 46 by FAILING to disconnect has not triggered section 47 at all (since no disconnection occurred), yet section 48 purports to make the distributor liable for failing to disconnect in circumstances where no reconnection obligation could arise. The compensation provision conflates the two distinct obligations without distinguishing the consequences of each type of breach."}]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has been significantly pruned since 2007. Large portions of the original regulation (Part 2 and most of Part 1) were removed in 2014, suggesting the original scope was broader, likely covering more detailed customer protection provisions or retail market rules that were subsequently transferred to the National Gas Law or other instruments. The current version is more focused on distribution network codes and disconnection/reconnection procedures."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the Gas Supply Act and National Gas (Queensland) Law (NERL)","Multiple layers of conditional logic (e.g., 'if subdivision 2 did not apply or if any steps... have been carried out')","Heavily amended text with many sections omitted (sections 4-24, 44-45, 49-50, 52, 54 all removed in 2014)","Special exemptions for specific regional councils (Maranoa and Western Downs) creating carve-outs from general rules","Formula-based fee calculation with multiple variables and pro-rata adjustments","Nested definitions and application provisions that modify how other sections apply","Dual consultation pathways (interim and final) with different triggers and requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the rules for how gas is supplied in Queensland, focusing on three main areas:\n\n**1. Changing the rules (Distribution Network Codes)**\n- Anyone can ask the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) to change the rules that govern gas distribution networks (the pipelines and systems that deliver gas to homes and businesses).\n- The QCA must follow a strict consultation process before making or changing these rules, including publishing notices, seeking public submissions, and releasing draft and final reports.\n- There are shortcuts available if the changes are minor or unnecessary to consult on.\n\n**2. Disconnecting and reconnecting gas supply**\n- Gas distributors (the companies that own the pipes) can disconnect your gas supply for specific reasons including:\n  - Emergencies or safety concerns\n  - When directed by safety authorities\n  - To carry out essential maintenance (with notice)\n  - If you haven't paid your bill (at a retailer's request)\n  - If you've illegally taken gas\n  - If you don't provide safe access to your property\n- If a retailer requests disconnection, the distributor must act within 5 business days unless it's unsafe.\n- Reconnection must also happen within 5 business days if requested by a retailer and safety requirements are met.\n- If a distributor fails to disconnect or reconnect when required, they must pay compensation to affected parties.\n\n**3. Fees for gas distributors**\n- Companies holding distribution authorities (licences to operate gas pipelines) must pay annual fees based on how much pipeline they operate.\n- Small operators (under 100km of pipes) pay a flat fee; larger operators pay a calculated amount based on their share of total pipeline length.\n\n**Who it affects:** Gas distribution companies, gas retailers, Queensland households and businesses that use gas, and two specific regional councils (Maranoa and Western Downs) that have special exemptions.\n\n**Why it matters:** This regulation ensures gas supply is safe, reliable, and fairly regulated. It protects consumers from arbitrary disconnection while giving distributors clear rules to follow. It also ensures the government can recover costs for regulating the industry."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/gas-supply-regulation-2007","history":"/api/acts/gas-supply-regulation-2007/history","analysis":"/api/acts/gas-supply-regulation-2007/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/gas-supply-regulation-2007/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/gas-supply-regulation-2007/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/gas-supply-regulation-2007/documents"}}