Conflict of Interest Restrictions for Energy and Utilities Administration Board Members

Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

1st House

2nd House

Law

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Board members must not be present during decisions if they have a financial or personal interest in the matter.
Board members cannot take part in decisions regarding matters where they have a conflict of interest.
The Minister can authorise payments from the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Fund to cover administrative costs of the scheme financial vehicle.
The Secretary can pass delegated functions to a Public Service employee; the Minister can block this in the delegation instrument.

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