The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (the OEI Act) commenced on 2 June 2022 and provides the legislative framework for licensing and regulation of offshore renewable energy infrastructure and offshore electricity transmission infrastructure in Commonwealth waters. The OEI Act establishes the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar (the Registrar).
The Registrar’s principal functions are to administer the licensing scheme, including managing the licence assessment process, providing advice and recommendations to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy on licence applications, overseeing licence compliance and administration and maintaining a register of licences.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (The OEI Act)
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 10, 58 Mounts Bay Road
Perth WA 6000
Australia
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