Electricity Industry Act 2004

require that a default supplier be determined, in accordance with the regulations, for each connection point as defined in the regulations; and

require that the default supplier so determined be a retail licensee that supplies electricity at the relevant connection point; and

require that a register be established and maintained, in accordance with the regulations, showing the name of the default supplier for the time being determined for each connection point; and

provide that if a small use customer commences to take a supply of electricity at premises without entering into a contract for the supply with a retail licensee, the electricity is deemed to be supplied under the standard form contract of the default supplier for the connection point in respect of those premises as determined under the regulations; and

make provision for and in relation to the effect of contracts of the kind referred to in paragraph (d), including —

the period for which such contracts continue in force; and

the exclusion or modification of any term, condition or provision of such contracts.