Wednesday, 15 November 2023

State Electricity Commission Amendment Bill 2023

Introduction and first reading

Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (09:44): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the State Electricity Commission Act 1958 to abolish the State Electricity Commission of Victoria established by that act, to make related amendments to that act and other acts and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

James NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:44): I seek a brief explanation of the bill.

Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (09:44): Gladly. This bill, in conjunction with the Constitution Amendment (SEC) Bill 2023, will assist to enshrine the new SEC in the Victorian constitution by abolishing the existing State Electricity Commission of Victoria, SECV, avoiding confusion with the new SEC entity.

Read first time.

Order to be read second time tomorrow.