Essential Services Commission Amendment (Governance, Procedural and Administrative Improvements) Bill 2019
Changes to Essential Services Commission Appeals Handling, Chairperson Now Appointed by Minister, ESC Purpose and Next Review Deadline Set
Status: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.
PIPE Bill ID # 1537
State / Territory: Victoria
Last Modified 20 August 2019
This Bill was sponsored by Gavin Jennings ( ALP )
This Bill was sponsored by Robin Scott ( ALP )
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Effects of Bill:
This bill being passed means that... The Essential Services Commision (ESC) no longer has its own appeals panel, but grievances will now be heard by VCAT;
This bill being passed means that... The minister can now appoint the ESC chairperson, as that is simpler than current arrangements;
This bill being passed means that... The purpose of the ESC includes publicly reporting on the market structure and performance of regulated industries, this is now enshrined in law;
This bill being passed means that... Next review of the ESC Act will be by 2026.
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