South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007 (Qld)

South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007

An Act to facilitate a restructure of the water industry in south east Queensland, and for other purposes

Chapter 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the South East Queensland Water (Restructuring) Act 2007.

2 Commencement The following provisions of this Act commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation— • section 6(1)(c) and (d) • schedule 2, amendment of the Queensland Competition Authority Act 1997.

3 Purpose The purpose of this Act is to facilitate a restructure of the water industry in south east Queensland to deliver significant benefits to the community, including— (a) improved regional coordination and management of water supply; and (b) more efficient delivery of water services; and (c) enhanced customer service for water consumers; and (d) a clearer accountability framework for water supply security.

4 Extraterritorial application of Act (1) This Act applies both within and outside Queensland. (2) This Act applies outside Queensland to the full extent of the extraterritorial legislative power of the Parliament.

5 Dictionary The dictionary in schedule 3 defines particular words used in this Act.

Chapter 2 Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority

Part 1 Establishment, powers and functions

6 Establishment of Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (1) The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (the Authority) continues in existence. (2) The Authority is not a body corporate. Note— The Authority does not have perpetual succession. See section 64. (3) The Authority does not represent the State.

7 Powers of Authority (1) The Authority has all the powers of an individual and may, for example— (a) enter into contracts; and (b) acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with property; and (c) employ staff; and (d) appoint agents and attorneys; and (e) engage consultants; and (f) fix charges, and other terms, for services and other facilities it supplies; and (g) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done for its functions. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Authority has the powers given to it under an Act. (3) However, the Authority's powers are subject to any limitations under an Act. (4) The Authority may sue and be sued in the name it is given under section 6(1).