Training Requirements and Fee Restrictions for VEU Scheme Participants
Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (VEET Strategic Review and Other Matters) Bill 2026
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: Jaclyn Symes (ALP); Lily D'Ambrosio (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Scheme participants must meet training and competency requirements before starting nominated activities; they must provide evidence to the ESC.
Fines apply to participants who give false or misleading evidence of training to accredited persons.
The Governor in Council can ban or regulate fees that licensees charge customers.
Any contract term allowing a banned fee is void.
The Energy Minister and ESC must follow specific principles regarding professionalism and risk management when running the VEU scheme.
The Energy Minister can declare which activities qualify for VEU certificates.
The Energy Minister can approve a dispute resolution scheme for VEU activities.
The ESC can order participants to provide evidence of their training within 14 days.