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#### 3 Objects 3 Objects > > (1) The objects of this Act are as follows— > > > > > (a) to encourage the development of a competitive market in gas, so as to promote the thermally efficient use of gas and to deliver a safe and reliable supply of gas in compliance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development contained in section 6 (2) of the [Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-060), > > > > > (b) to regulate gas reticulation and gas supply, so as to protect the interests of customers, > > > > > (b1) to facilitate the continuity of supply of natural gas to customers, > > > > > (c) to promote the safe use of gas. > > > (2) For the purpose of enabling the objects of this Act to be achieved, the Minister, the Tribunal and any review panel each have the duties set out in subsections (3)–(6). > > > (3) In relation to licensed distributors involved in the reticulation of gas, the duties are as follows— > > > > > (a) to ensure that such persons satisfy, so far as it is economical for them to do so, all reasonable demands for the conveyance of gas, > > > > > (b) to take proper account of the business interests of such persons and the ability of such persons to finance the provision of gas reticulation services, > > > > > (c), (d) (Repealed) > > > > > (e) to take proper account of the interests of gas users in respect of transportation tariffs and other terms of service. > > > (3A) In relation to authorised reticulators and licensed distributors involved in the distribution or reticulation of gas, the duties are as follows— > > > > > (a) to consider the development of efficient and safe gas distribution pipelines and gas distribution systems, > > > > > (b) to promote the efficient and safe operation of gas distribution pipelines and gas distribution systems. > > > (4) (Repealed) > > > (5) In relation to gas users, the duties are to promote the efficient and safe use of gas. > > > (6) Nothing in this section permits or requires this Act to be construed in a way that is inconsistent with the [National Gas (NSW) Law](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2008-31a) or the National Gas (NSW) Regulations or the [National Energy Retail Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-37a) or the National Energy Retail Regulations (NSW). > > > (7) Nothing in subsections (2)–(6) gives rise to, or can be taken into account in, any civil cause of action. > > **s 3:** Am 1998 No 41, Sch 1.2 \[1\]–\[6\]; 1999 No 25, Sch 1 \[1\]; 2001 No 18, Sch 1 \[1\]–\[4\]; 2008 No 13, Sch 1 \[2\]; 2008 No 31, Sch 1.2 \[1\]; 2012 No 38, Sch 2 \[1\]–\[3\].