Despite sections 6 and 16R, the National Electricity Rules have the force of law in Victoria as if—
(a) after clause 5A.F.4(d) there were inserted—
"(d1) A negotiated connection offer must not be inconsistent with any condition to which a distribution licence held by the Distribution Network Service Provider is subject.";
(b) after clause 5A.F.4(e) there were inserted—
"(f) In this clause—
"distribution licence" means a licence to distribute or supply electricity issued under the Electricity Industry Act 2000 .".
S. 16T inserted by No. 24/2016 s. 5.