The National Gas Access (WA) Law framework consists of three key elements: the National Gas Access (WA) Law, the National Gas Access (WA) (Part 3) Regulations 2009, and the Western Australian National Gas Rules.
National Gas Access (WA) Law
The National Gas Access (WA) Law establishes the legislative framework for regulating third-party access to gas pipeline services in Western Australia. It sets out the key regulatory principles, rights and obligations that apply to pipeline operators, users and regulators.
National Gas Access (WA) (Part 3) Regulations 2009
The National Gas Access (WA) (Part 3) Regulations 2009 provide the detailed administrative and procedural provisions that support the operation of the National Gas Access (WA) Law. These regulations are WA's equivalent of the National Gas (South Australia) Regulations used in other Australian jurisdictions.
Western Australian National Gas Rules
The Western Australian National Gas Rules contain the detailed requirements that support the National Gas Access (WA) Law. They set out the procedures, obligations and processes that apply to:
- gas pipeline service providers;
- pipeline users and market participants;
- regulatory bodies; and
- dispute resolution bodies.
The Rules provide the practical detail needed to implement and administer the National Gas Access (WA) Law framework, including arrangements for access to gas pipeline services and related regulatory processes.
