Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00435:reg:31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00435
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 31
Character Range: 35184–36992

31  Guidelines for directions with respect to allocation by relevant persons of liquid fuel to bulk customers

Minister must consult before giving direction
 (1) Before giving a direction under subsection 22(1) of the Act during a period of national liquid fuel emergency to each relevant person of the kind referred to in that subsection, the Minister must:
 (a) inform those relevant persons and the other liquid fuel emergency Ministers that the Minister is proposing to give a direction under that subsection; and
 (b) invite those relevant persons and Ministers to make submissions on the proposal within a period specified by the Minister (which must be a reasonable period).
Note: There are limitations on directions given under subsection 22(1) of the Act: see subsections 22(2) to (4) and section 25 of the Act.

Matters that must be taken into account in deciding whether to give direction
 (2) The Minister must take into account the following matters in deciding whether to give the direction:
 (a) the expected severity, type, impact and duration of liquid fuel supply disruption during the period of national liquid fuel emergency;
 (b) any relevant submissions given to the Minister within the specified period;
 (c) the expected supply needs of essential users.

Matters that may be taken into account in deciding whether to give direction
 (3) The Minister may take into account the following matters in deciding whether to give the direction:
 (a) the expected impact of the proposed direction on the broader community;
 (b) the expected impact of the proposed direction in relation to Australia's national interests and international obligations;
 (c) any other relevant matter.

Part 12—Directions to relevant fuel industry corporations regulating or prohibiting supply of liquid fuel