15Matters to which Regulator is to have regard

15 Matters to which Regulator is to have regard

[Section 15 Amended by No. 59 of 2009, s. 175, Applied:01 Jun 2010] In performing functions and exercising powers under this Act, the Regulator must seek to achieve the objective of this Act and must have regard to the following matters:

(a) relevant health, public safety and environmental obligations;

(b) the promotion of efficient long-term investment in water infrastructure and sewerage infrastructure, so as to achieve the lowest sustainable costs of the provision of water services and sewerage services;

(c) the promotion of efficient pricing for regulated services;

(d) the impact of the rate of change of prices for customers;

(e) the maintenance of appropriate service standards for the provision of water services and sewerage services;

(f) the avoidance of regulatory duplication, so far as is practicable, through appropriate consultation with, and data collection from, other relevant persons;

(g) any matters relating to the water and sewerage industry prescribed in the regulations;

(h) any other matters that the Regulator considers relevant.