101Independent reviews commissioned by VicGrid

101 Independent reviews commissioned by VicGrid (1) Subject to this section and section 102, VicGrid must cause an independent review of the operation of the community benefits framework to be conducted and completed before the applicable day. (2) In addition, subject to this section and section 102, VicGrid must cause an independent review of the operation of the community benefits framework to be conducted and completed if directed to do so by Minister. See also section 99. (3) For the purposes of subsection (1), the applicable day is— (a) the fourth anniversary of the day on which the review under section 100 was completed; and (b) the fourth anniversary of the day on which every review under subsection (1) is completed. (4) VicGrid must ensure that a review under subsection (1) or (2) is conducted consistently with any applicable statement of expectations. (5) The entity that conducts a review under subsection (1) or (2) must consider, as part of the review, any written submissions received under a notice under section 103 within the submission period in respect of the review. (6) The entity that conducts a review under subsection (1) or (2) must give a written report of the review to VicGrid within 30 business days after the review is completed. The report must set out the findings of the review and any recommendations of the review. (7) VicGrid must give the report to the Minister and Treasurer as soon as practicable after VicGrid receives the report. (8) VicGrid must publish a report given to it under subsection (6) on a website managed by it within 3 months after it gives the report to the Minister and Treasurer. S. 102 inserted by No. 38/2025 s. 50.