36Application of Division

36 Application of Division

36 Application of Division

(1) This Division applies to a network operator who is subject to an authorisation.

(1A) This division also applies to the following persons, but only for the purpose of an adjustment of amounts—

(a) a network operator who was subject to an authorisation,

(b) a person who was a network operator subject to an authorisation.

(2) The Minister may authorise a network operator to carry out a priority network infrastructure project for the purposes of this Division.

(2A) One or more authorisations for one or more network operators may be made at any time under subsection (2) for a priority network infrastructure project.

(3) Before authorising a network operator under subsection (2), the Minister must consult with the persons and bodies specified in section 34(1) and be satisfied of the matters specified in section 34(3).

(4) (Repealed)

s 36: Am 2023 No 49, Sch 1[4]; 2024 No 83, Sch 1[6] [7]; 2025 No 44, Sch 1[1] [10] [11].