Matters to which Regulator is to have regard
15 Matters to which Regulator is to have regard
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:
relevant health, public safety and environmental obligations;
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;
the promotion of efficient pricing for regulated services;
the impact of the rate of change of prices for customers;
the maintenance of appropriate service standards for the provision of water services and sewerage services;
the avoidance of regulatory duplication, so far as is practicable, through appropriate consultation with, and data collection from, other relevant persons;
any matters relating to the water and sewerage industry prescribed in the regulations;
any other matters that the Regulator considers relevant.
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