Electricity Regulation 2006

A person may install and operate, on a place beyond the person’s property (including on a publicly controlled place), a low voltage electric line forming part of the person’s electrical installation if—

the person has consulted with all entities who may have an interest in the proposed location of the electric line; and

the entities have stated in writing that they have no objection to the installation or operation of the electric line; and

the installation and operation of the electric line is not likely to cause a fire or a person to suffer an electric shock.

The entities to be consulted include—

the relevant supplier; and

for a publicly controlled place—the local government or other entity with responsibility for the place; and

for a place other than a publicly controlled place—the owner and each lessee or occupier of the place.

The electric line must be installed in accordance with—

the wiring rules; and

any requirement or condition imposed by an entity consulted.

If an electric line forming part of a person’s electrical installation is installed on a place contrary to this section, the regulator may direct the person to take away the electric line, at the person’s expense.

The regulator must give the person a QCAT information notice about the decision to give the direction.

If the person does not comply with the direction, the regulator may take away the electric line and recover the cost of the removal from the person as a debt payable to the State.

A person who complies with subsections (1) to (3) about an electric line does not need an authority or special approval under the Act to install or operate the line.