(1) The Minister, by Order published in the Government Gazette, may declare that—
(a) a provision of Chapter 7 of the National Electricity Rules—
(i) does not have the force of law in Victoria;
(ii) has the force of law in Victoria subject to modifications, if any, specified in the Order;
(b) Rule 6.18 of the National Electricity Rules has the force of law in Victoria subject to the modifications specified in the Order.
(2) The Minister may make an Order under subsection (1)(a) or (b) for the purpose of any matter necessary or consequential on the making of an Order under Division 6A of Part 2 of the Electricity Industry Act 2000 .
(3) Despite section 6, the National Electricity Rules have the force of law in Victoria subject to any Order under subsection (1) that is in force.
Pt 3 Div. 3 (Heading and ss 16C – 16G) inserted by No. 55/2010 s. 42.
Division 3—The f-factor scheme
S. 16C inserted by No. 55/2010 s. 42.