Higher Fines and New Investigation Powers for Emergency Regulation Offences
Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Fines for section 49 offences jump to $50,000 for individuals; bodies corporate face fines of $250,000
Authorised officers can now issue infringement notices for alleged offences
Approved public service officers can investigate and prosecute offences; they can also use specific powers from the Criminal Investigation Act 2006
The State, Governor, and Ministers have no liability in tort for actions done in good faith while administering the Act
The Minister can demand more documents from people applying for compensation; the application lapses if the person doesn't comply
People can apply to the Minister for compensation for losses caused by complying with emergency regulations
The Minister cannot pay compensation for losses linked to rationing systems or general community losses
Topics
administrative law emergency regulations government compensation law enforcement powers public liability