{"id":"qld:sl-2014-0340","name":"National Gas (Queensland) Regulation 2014","slug":"national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"340 of 2014","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175461,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2014-0340-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 National Gas (Queensland) Regulation 2014 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 July 2015.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nIn this regulation—\nAustralian Gas Networks Limited means Australian Gas Networks Limited ACN 078 551 685.\ns 3 def Australian Gas Networks Limited ins 2015 SL No. 61 s 9 (2)\ndistributor means a distributor under the National Gas Law.\nEnvestra ...\ns 3 def Envestra om 2015 SL No. 61 s 9 (1)\nNational Gas Law means the National Gas Law set out in the Schedule to the National Gas (South Australia) Act 2008 (SA) .\nNational Gas Rules or Rules has the meaning given in the National Gas Law.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Nominated distributors","content":"# Nominated distributors","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination of Australian Gas Networks Limited for National Gas Law, s 8A","content":"### sec.4 Nomination of Australian Gas Networks Limited for National Gas Law, s 8A\n\nAustralian Gas Networks Limited is nominated as an entity to which the National Gas Law, section 8A , applies for the prescribed distribution system.\nIn this section—\nprescribed distribution system means each of the following distribution networks as described in distribution authority no. DA-A-007, schedule 1 —\nthe Australian Gas Networks Limited Maryborough–Hervey Bay Distribution Network;\nthe Australian Gas Networks Limited Bundaberg Distribution Network.\nThe holder of distribution authority no. DA-A-007 is Australian Gas Networks Limited.\nA copy of the distribution authority may be inspected at the department’s office at 41 George Street, Brisbane or on the department’s website at <www.business.qld.gov.au>.\ns 4 amd 2015 SL No. 61 s 10\n(sec.4-ssec.1) Australian Gas Networks Limited is nominated as an entity to which the National Gas Law, section 8A , applies for the prescribed distribution system.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) In this section— prescribed distribution system means each of the following distribution networks as described in distribution authority no. DA-A-007, schedule 1 — the Australian Gas Networks Limited Maryborough–Hervey Bay Distribution Network; the Australian Gas Networks Limited Bundaberg Distribution Network. The holder of distribution authority no. DA-A-007 is Australian Gas Networks Limited. A copy of the distribution authority may be inspected at the department’s office at 41 George Street, Brisbane or on the department’s website at <www.business.qld.gov.au>.\n- (a) the Australian Gas Networks Limited Maryborough–Hervey Bay Distribution Network;\n- (b) the Australian Gas Networks Limited Bundaberg Distribution Network.\n- 1 The holder of distribution authority no. DA-A-007 is Australian Gas Networks Limited.\n- 2 A copy of the distribution authority may be inspected at the department’s office at 41 George Street, Brisbane or on the department’s website at <www.business.qld.gov.au>.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Modification of application of National Gas Rules","content":"# Modification of application of National Gas Rules","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modification of National Gas Rules applying to Australian Gas Networks Limited","content":"### sec.5 Modification of National Gas Rules applying to Australian Gas Networks Limited\n\nThe National Gas Rules, part 12A , applies to Australian Gas Networks Limited in its capacity as a nominated entity, subject to the modifications set out in schedule 1 .\ns 5 amd 2015 SL No. 61 s 10","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional arrangements for particular distributors","content":"### sec.6 Transitional arrangements for particular distributors\n\nUntil 1 July 2016, the National Gas Rules, part 12A , applies to a distributor, other than Australian Gas Networks Limited in its capacity as a nominated entity, subject to the modifications set out in schedule 2 .\ns 6 amd 2015 SL No. 61 s 10","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for particular distributors","content":"# Transitional provision for particular distributors","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Connection contracts between customers and distributors entered into before 1 July 2016","content":"### sec.7 Connection contracts between customers and distributors entered into before 1 July 2016\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before 1 July 2016, a customer and a distributor are parties to a connection contract.\nOn and from 1 July 2016, the connection contract continues as a contract for the provision of the relevant service on the same terms and conditions applying to the parties immediately before 1 July 2016.\nIn this section—\nconnection contract means a connection contract under the National Gas Rules, section 119A .\n(sec.7-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before 1 July 2016, a customer and a distributor are parties to a connection contract.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) On and from 1 July 2016, the connection contract continues as a contract for the provision of the relevant service on the same terms and conditions applying to the parties immediately before 1 July 2016.\n(sec.7-ssec.3) In this section— connection contract means a connection contract under the National Gas Rules, section 119A .","sortOrder":10}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This regulation appears to serve its original narrow purpose: nominating a specific distributor for special treatment under national gas laws and managing the transition to new connection contract rules. The amendments shown (2015 SL No. 61) simply update the nominated entity name from Envestra to Australian Gas Networks Limited, reflecting corporate restructuring rather than scope creep. The document remains tightly focused on its transitional and nominating functions."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (7 sections, approximately 2 pages of substantive content)","Minimal defined terms (only 4-5 definitions in section 3, with some historical amendments shown)","Simple structure with clear part divisions (Preliminary, Nominated distributors, Modification of application, Transitional provision)","Heavy reliance on external documents — the regulation modifies the National Gas Rules and National Gas Law without reproducing them, requiring readers to cross-reference separate legislation","Contains transitional provisions with specific dates (1 July 2015, 1 July 2016) that create time-bound conditional application","References specific distribution authority numbers (DA-A-007) and external websites for full documentation"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThis regulation is a Queensland-specific piece of the national gas market puzzle. It nominates **Australian Gas Networks Limited** as a special \"nominated entity\" under the National Gas Law for two specific gas distribution networks in Queensland: the **Maryborough–Hervey Bay** and **Bundaberg** networks.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Australian Gas Networks Limited** — the company gets special regulatory treatment for its Queensland operations\n- **Other gas distributors in Queensland** — they get temporary, modified rules until 1 July 2016\n- **Gas customers** in the affected areas — their existing connection contracts (agreements to connect properties to gas supply) are protected when the rules change\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nAustralia's gas market operates under a national framework (the National Gas Law and National Gas Rules), but states adopt it through their own legislation. This regulation:\n\n- **Brings Queensland into line** with national gas market rules\n- **Protects existing customers** by ensuring their connection contracts continue unchanged when new rules take effect\n- **Creates a transition period** so gas companies other than Australian Gas Networks Limited have time to adapt to new national connection contract rules\n\nThink of it as Queensland's way of saying: \"We're adopting the national gas rules, but with specific modifications for our local distributors, and we're giving everyone a grace period to adjust.\""},"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":false,"description":"The instrument implements a targeted application of the National Gas Law and Rules to a specific distributor and networks and sets transitional treatment for others; it does not expand regulatory scope beyond the named entities and preserved contracts, but instead clarifies which rules apply and for what period (see ss4–7)."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to the National Gas Law and National Gas Rules require reading multiple instruments (see s3, s5).","Entity-specific nomination ties regulatory effect to named networks and an external distribution authority (see s4).","Modifications are effected by schedules (schedule 1 and schedule 2), creating tailored rule application (see s5, s6).","Time-limited transitional arrangements introduce phased applicability and expiration of special treatment (see s6).","Contract-continuity rule preserves pre-existing private agreements, affecting contractual and compliance obligations (see s7).","Definitions and statutory citations point to external documents and amendments, increasing interpretive steps (see s1–s3)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation names Australian Gas Networks Limited (AGN) as subject to section 8A of the National Gas Law for its Maryborough–Hervey Bay and Bundaberg networks, modifies how the National Gas Rules (part 12A) apply to AGN, temporarily applies a modified part 12A to other distributors until 1 July 2016, and preserves connection contracts entered into before 1 July 2016. It affects AGN, other distributors and their customers by changing which regulatory rules apply, the transitional treatment of distributors, and the continuity of existing contracts."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation was amended in 2015 (by 2015 SL No. 61) to replace the original nominated entity 'Envestra' with 'Australian Gas Networks Limited', reflecting a corporate name change or restructure. The geographic and functional scope of the regulated networks remained the same, but the named regulated entity changed before the regulation even commenced (commencement date of 1 July 2015 suggests the amendment occurred close to or at commencement)."},"complexity_factors":["Relies heavily on external legislative instruments (National Gas Law and National Gas Rules) which must be read alongside this regulation to be fully understood","References to specific schedules (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2) containing modifications that are not reproduced in the extracted text","Layered structure: different rules apply to different entities (AGN vs other distributors) and different time periods (before/after 1 July 2016)","Cross-jurisdictional element: national rules set by South Australian legislation applied in Queensland context","Transitional provisions require understanding of the regulatory regime both before and after key dates","Nomination mechanism under s8A of the National Gas Law adds a technical regulatory concept not explained within the regulation itself"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation brings two regional Queensland gas networks (Bundaberg and Maryborough–Hervey Bay) under the National Gas Law by nominating Australian Gas Networks Limited as the regulated distributor and tailoring how national connection and pricing rules apply. \n\nIt also set time-limited transitional treatment for other Queensland distributors and ensured pre‑existing connection contracts survived the switch, protecting customers’ rights and smoothing Queensland’s alignment with the national framework."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014","history":"/api/acts/national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014/history","analysis":"/api/acts/national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/national-gas-queensland-regulation-2014/documents"}}