Powers of Minister
7 Powers of Minister
The Minister has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with, incidental to or related to the performance of the Minister's functions under this Act.
Without limiting subsection (1), the Minister, by notice in writing given to the Regulator, may require the Regulator to conduct an inquiry into any matter relating or incidental to the regulation of the water and sewerage industry that the Minister considers necessary or desirable.
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulation
). Made under this Act:
- Water and Sewerage Industry (Customer Service Standards) Regulations 2019
- Water and Sewerage Industry (General) Regulations 2019
- Water and Sewerage Industry (Pricing and Related Matters) Regulations 2021
4 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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