Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00435:reg:25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00435
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 25
Character Range: 27146–28835

25  Guidelines for directions in relation to the maintenance of reserves etc. during period of national liquid fuel emergency

Minister must consult before giving direction
 (1) Before giving a direction under subsection 17(1) of the Act during a period of national liquid fuel emergency to a relevant fuel industry corporation, the Minister must:
 (a) inform the corporation and the other liquid fuel emergency Ministers that the Minister is proposing to give a direction under that subsection; and
 (b) invite the corporation 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 17(1) of the Act: see subsection 17(2) 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.

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 9—Directions to relevant fuel industry corporations as to output from refineries