National Energy Retail Law (Queensland)
sch.1-sec.8When amended objective takes effect for particular matters
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sch.1-sec.8 When amended objective takes effect for particular matters
This clause applies in relation to a thing required or permitted to be done under this Law by a person or body, other than the AEMC, if, in doing the thing, the person or body is required to consider or apply the national energy retail objective including, for example, by— having regard to the national energy retail objective; or doing the thing in a manner that will or is likely to contribute to the achievement of the national energy retail objective. Despite section 9 of the amending Act— the national energy retail objective as in force before that section came into operation continues to apply for the doing of the thing until the day (the start day ) that is 2 months after the commencement of this clause; and the amended objective applies in relation to the doing of the thing from the start day. This clause is subject to clause 9. sch 1 s 8 ins 2023 No. 26 (SA) s 13 (3) (sch.1-sec.8-ssec.1) This clause applies in relation to a thing required or permitted to be done under this Law by a person or body, other than the AEMC, if, in doing the thing, the person or body is required to consider or apply the national energy retail objective including, for example, by— having regard to the national energy retail objective; or doing the thing in a manner that will or is likely to contribute to the achievement of the national energy retail objective. (sch.1-sec.8-ssec.2) Despite section 9 of the amending Act— the national energy retail objective as in force before that section came into operation continues to apply for the doing of the thing until the day (the start day ) that is 2 months after the commencement of this clause; and the amended objective applies in relation to the doing of the thing from the start day. (sch.1-sec.8-ssec.3) This clause is subject to clause 9.
- (a) having regard to the national energy retail objective; or
- (b) doing the thing in a manner that will or is likely to contribute to the achievement of the national energy retail objective.
- (a) the national energy retail objective as in force before that section came into operation continues to apply for the doing of the thing until the day (the start day ) that is 2 months after the commencement of this clause; and
- (b) the amended objective applies in relation to the doing of the thing from the start day.