Regulation and Licensing

Queensland Mines and Energy regulates and monitors policy and legislation affecting the Queensland gas sector.

Gas Supply Act 2003
The Gas Supply Act 2003, reform of gas franchises and dispute resolution services.

National Gas Law
The National Gas Law regulates third party access to natural gas pipelines, establishes a Bulletin Board for information on natural gas services and provides a regulatory framework for a single national gas market operator.

Licensing
Licensing under the Gas Supply Act 2003, Distribution Authorities and Retail Authorities, reporting requirements for license holders.

Gas Industry Code and Retail Market Procedures
The second edition of the Gas Industry Code and the Retail Market Procedures (Queensland) both came into effect from 1 July 2009.

Gas Retail Prices
Retail pricing under the Gas Supply Act 2003
Gas rebate for pensioners

Third Party Access
Third party access to gas pipelines and associated facilities.

Sufficiency of Gas Supply
Regulating the supply, distribution and sale of gas to ensure adequate supply to essential services.  

Gas Infrastructure Works
Installation, operation or maintenance of gas infrastructure in publicly controlled places such as roads.

Gas Full Retail Competition
Details of consultation and legislative changes enabling full retail competition in Queensland's gas market from 1 July 2007.