3ICRC’s objects

3 ICRC’s objects ICRC’s objects under this Act are as follows: (a) to encourage the provision of safe, reliable, efficient and high quality utility services at reasonable prices; (b) to minimise the potential for misuse of monopoly power in the provision of utility services; (c) to promote competition in the provision of utility services; (d) to encourage long-term investment, growth and employment in utility service industries; (e) to promote ecologically sustainable development in the provision of utility services; (f) to protect the interests of consumers; (g) to ensure that advice given to ICRC by the ACAT is properly considered; (h) to ensure the Government’s programs about the provision of utility services are properly addressed; (i) to give effect to directions of the Minister under section 19.

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