NSW Conflict of Interest Restrictions for Energy and Utilities Administration Board Members

Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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Introduced by: The Hon Jihad Dib MP (ALP); The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP)

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 Energy Minister can authorise payments from the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Fund to cover administrative costs of the scheme financial vehicle.
The Energy Secretary can pass delegated functions to a Public Service employee; the Energy Minister can block this in the delegation instrument.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Aileen MacDonald LIB

“I lead for the Opposition in debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. First I acknowledge the collaborative approach of the Government in discussions with the shadow Minister, Mr James Griffin, MP, in the other place. It is pleasing that the Government engaged and has considered our concerns.”

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Penny Sharpe ALP

“I welcome the continued support across the Chamber for delivery of the road map and for the energy transition in New South Wales. I thank the Hon. Aileen MacDonald for her contribution.”

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News articles and press releases

Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

Ms TRISH DOYLE, Member for Blue Mountains — 2023-11-21

The Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, the roadmap, sets out how New South Wales will deliver its electricity system transition strategy. The legislative amendments proposed in this bill will help smooth the delivery of the energy transition. The bill amends two existing pieces of legislation that provide the framework for implementation of the roadmap: the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, which I will refer to as the EII Act, and the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987, which I will refer to as the EUA Act. The bill implements some of the Government’s response to the recommendations of the Electricity Supply and Reliability Check Up, the Check Up, to assist roadmap entities to successfully deliver on their functions.