Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Bills
Energy Legislation Amendment (Electricity Outage Emergency Response and Other Matters) Bill 2023
Energy Legislation Amendment (Electricity Outage Emergency Response and Other Matters) Bill 2023
Introduction and first reading
That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Electricity Industry Act 2000, the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 and for other purposes.
Motion agreed to.
David HODGETT (Croydon) (12:06): I seek a brief explanation of the bill.
Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (12:06): The bill creates a new power for the Secretary of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action to direct electricity distribution businesses that were privatised by those opposite to provide information and assistance following mass power outage events. The bill also makes minor amendments to the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007 and the Essential Services Commission Act 2001 to clarify enforcement and compliance mechanisms of the Victorian energy upgrades program.
Read first time.
Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.