4Social Programs for Energy Code

4 Social Programs for Energy Code

4 Social Programs for Energy Code

(1) The Minister may, with the concurrence of the Treasurer, adopt a Social Programs for Energy Code (the Code) to facilitate the delivery of the Government’s social programs for gas.

(2) The Minister may adopt or amend the Code by publishing the Code or amendment in the Gazette.

(3) The Code or amendment takes effect—

(a) on the day the Code or amendment is published in the Gazette, or

(b) on a later day specified in the Code or amendment.

(4) Before adopting or amending the Code, the Minister must consult with the retailers, exempt persons and reticulators proposed to be made subject to the Code or amended Code.

(5) The Minister may revoke the Code by publishing a notice of revocation in the Gazette.

(6) A revocation takes effect—

(a) on the day the notice is published in the Gazette, or

(b) on a later day specified in the notice.