Commonwealth Numbered Acts

WATER ACT 2007 (NO. 137, 2007) - SECT 212

             (1)  The Authority may charge fees for services it provides in performing its functions.

             (2)  However, the Authority must not charge a fee specified in regulations made for the purposes of this subsection unless:

                     (a)  the ACCC has advised that the fee is reasonable; and

                     (b)  the Authority has published the advice on its website.

Note:          For specification by class, see subsection 13(3) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 .

             (3)  In giving advice under subsection (2), the ACCC must take into account the water charging objectives and principles and any additional matters specified in regulations made for the purposes of this subsection as matters relevant to the fee concerned.

             (4)  Subsections (2) and (3) have effect subject to the water charge rules.

Note:          Water charge rules can affect the charging of fees by the Authority (see section 92).

             (5)  A fee:

                     (a)  must not be such as to amount to taxation; and

                     (b)  is payable to the Commonwealth.