Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Act 2025
type: Document
category: AU
identifier: No. 59 of 2025
description: An Act to separate the Australian Energy Regulator from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and for related purposes
proposed by: legis2cml
curation status: Proposed

1 Short title
type: Concept
realized by: sec-1
note: Short title of the Act
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.6
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2 Commencement
type: Concept
realized by: sec-2
note: Commencement rules
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.6
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1 Section 1
type: Concept
realized by: sec-1-2
note: Start of Act
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.6
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1 July 2026.
type: Concept
realized by: sec-1-3
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.6
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sec-1-3-norm

1 July 2026
type: Concept
realized by: sec-1-4
note: Note on table limitations and amendments
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.6
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3 Schedules
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note: Legislation in schedules is amended or repealed according to its terms.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.6
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sec-3-norm

1 After subsection 6A(1)
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curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.7
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2 Section 8AB
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.7
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3 After section 28
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note: Insert clause
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schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.7
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28A Function of Commission in relation to providing resources to
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.7
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4 Section 44AB
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.7
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5 After subsection 44AE(1)
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.8
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6 Paragraph 44AE(3)(a)
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note: Insert 'to be a non-corporate Commonwealth entity' before 'not to be'
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.8
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7 Paragraph 44AE(3)(b)
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note: Omit specified text
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schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.8
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8 Sections 44AI to 44AJ
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note: Omit 'a State/Territory energy law' and substitute 'an AER State/Territory energy law'.
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schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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9 Section 44AK (heading)
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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10 Section 44AK
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schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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11 Subsection 44AM(1) (note)
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source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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12 Subsection 44AP(1) (note)
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source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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13 Subsection 44AY(3) (note)
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note: Repeal a note
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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14 Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
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has part: 14(2) Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
has part: 14(3) Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
has part: 14(4) Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
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proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9

14(1) Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
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source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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14(2) Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
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source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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14(3) Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part IIIAA
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source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.9
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deontic status: HeuristicDerived
curation status: Proposed

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Obligation
logic summary: Obligation to follow AER directions
premise text: (4) When performing services for the AER...
conclusion text: A person is subject to the directions of the AER.
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

15 Paragraph 44AAEA(1)(c)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-15
note: Omit 'a State/Territory energy law' and substitute 'an AER State/Territory energy law'.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.10
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-15-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-15-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Prohibit
logic summary: Prohibition of using outdated State/Territory energy laws.
premise text: Omit 'a State/Territory energy law'
conclusion text: Substitute with AER State/Territory energy law.
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 0.5000
curation status: Proposed

16 Section 44AAEC (heading)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-16
note: Substitute 'an AER State/Territory energy law' for 'a State/Territory energy law'
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.10
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-16-norm
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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: obligation
logic summary: Obligation to substitute
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

17 Paragraph 44AAEC(1)(a)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-17
note: Omit 'a State/Territory energy law' and substitute 'an AER State/Territory energy law'.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-17-norm

18 Subsection 44AAEC(10)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-18
note: Substitute 'an AER State/Territory energy law' for 'a State/Territory energy law'
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-18-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-18-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Substitution
logic summary: Replaces a term with another
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

19 Subsections 44AAEC(10) and (11)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-19
note: Substitute AER State/Territory energy law for State/Territory energy law.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-19-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-19-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Obligation
logic summary: Imposes an obligation.
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

20 Subparagraph 44AAF(6)(a)(i)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-20
note: Omit specified phrase
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-20-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-20-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Prohibit
logic summary: Prohibits omission of phrase
premise text: Section 44AAC
conclusion text: Omit specified phrase
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

21 After subparagraph 44AAF(6)(a)(i)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-21
note: List members of staff assisting AER
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-21-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-21-logic-deontic-1

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type: Obligation
modality: Deontic
part of: 21 After subparagraph 44AAF(6)(a)(i)
borne by: State
scope note: borne by: State
deontic status: HeuristicDerived
curation status: Proposed

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: inclusion
logic summary: Membership obligation
premise text: Staff assisting AER
conclusion text: Listed members
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

22 Subparagraph 44AAF(6)(a)(ii)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-22
note: Renumber as subparagraph (v).
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-22-norm

23 Paragraph 44AAFA(2)(c)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-23
note: Provide evidence and documents upon request
description: true
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.11
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-23-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-23-logic-deontic-1

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type: Obligation
modality: Deontic
part of: 23 Paragraph 44AAFA(2)(c)
borne by: State
scope note: borne by: State
deontic status: HeuristicDerived
curation status: Proposed

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: MUST PROVIDE
logic summary: Must provide evidence and documents
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

24 Section 44AAG
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-24
note: Substitute AER State/Territory energy law for State/Territory energy law.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-24-norm

25 Paragraph 44AAH(b)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-25
note: Substitute energy law terminology
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-25-norm

26 Section 44AAH
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-26
note: Omit specific language from section 44AAC
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-26-norm

27 Subsection 44AAI(1)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-27
note: Substitute energy law terminology
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-27-norm

28 Part IIIAB
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-28
note: Repeal Part IIIAB
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-28-norm

29 Paragraph 155(1)(c)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-29
note: Omit specific phrase from notice.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-29-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-29-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Prohibit
logic summary: Prohibits omission of specified phrase.
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

30 After paragraph 155AAA(12)(lb)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-30
note: Inserts the Australian Energy Regulator
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-30-norm

31 Paragraph 157A(1)(c)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-31
note: Omit “the AER or”.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-31-norm

32 After paragraph 157A(1)(c)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-32
note: List of individuals who are not allowed to be a member of the staff of the AER.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.12
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-32-norm

competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-32-norm
type: Obligation
modality: Deontic
part of: 32 After paragraph 157A(1)(c)
borne by: State
scope note: borne by: State
deontic status: HeuristicDerived
curation status: Proposed

33 Subsection 157A(2)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-33
note: Substitute paragraph (1)(d) for paragraph (1)(c)
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.13
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-33-norm

34 Paragraph 158B(1)(a)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-34
note: Omit specific phrase from provision.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.13
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-34-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-34-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Prohibit
logic summary: Prohibits the specified action.
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

35 Paragraph 158B(1)(f)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-35
note: Omit specific phrase from text
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.13
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-35-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-35-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Prohibit
logic summary: Prohibits omission of specified phrase
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

36 Subsection 158B(5)
type: Concept
realized by: sch-1-sec-36
note: Omit specific phrase from text
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.13
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-36-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-1-sec-36-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Forbid
logic summary: Omit specific phrase from text
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

1 Definitions
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-1
note: Definitions for Schedule 2
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.14
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-1-norm

2 Delegations
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-2
note: Delegation continues in force after commencement day.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.15
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-2-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-2-logic-deontic-1

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type: Obligation
modality: Deontic
part of: 2 Delegations
borne by: State
scope note: borne by: State
deontic status: HeuristicDerived
curation status: Proposed

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: continues
logic summary: Obligation to continue delegation
premise text: (2)
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

3 Transfer of documents to the AER
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-3
note: Transfer of documents to the AER is obligatory for documents in certain conditions.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.15
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-3-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-3-logic-deontic-1

competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-3-norm
type: Obligation
modality: Deontic
part of: 3 Transfer of documents to the AER
borne by: State
scope note: borne by: State
deontic status: HeuristicDerived
curation status: Proposed

competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-3-logic-deontic-1
type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: Obligation
logic summary: Obligation to transfer documents
premise text: (1)
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

4 Regulations prescribing State/Territory energy laws
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-4
note: Regulations prescribing State/Territory energy laws
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.15
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-4-norm

5 Enterprise Agreement
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-5
note: Continues to cover and apply to APS employees
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.16
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-5-norm
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-5-logic-deontic-1

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type: LogicApplication
modality: Deontic
operator: implies
logic summary: Variation of employment terms not prevented
execution surface: modalities::logic::deontic
confidence: 1.0000
curation status: Proposed

6 References in Enterprise Agreement
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-6
note: References in Enterprise Agreement
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.17
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-6-norm

7 Transitional rules
type: Concept
realized by: sch-2-sec-7
note: Rules may be made for carrying out or giving effect to the Schedule.
curation status: Proposed
schema version: 2
proposed by: legis2cml
source: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025.pdf, p.18
asserts: competition-and-consumer-amendment-australian-energy-regulator-separation-act-2025-sch-2-sec-7-norm