The Australian Capital Territory Electricity Authority (ACTE or A.C.T. Electricity Authority) was an authority formed on 1 July 1963 to manage energy supply in the Australian Capital Territory.[2] During the 1950s and 60s Canberra's population was rapidly increasing,[3] causing excessive energy demands and price increases.[4] In response the Minister for the Interior, Sir Gordon Freeth, formed the new Authority. The new authority aimed to allow more consumer input by giving the Australian Capital Territory Advisory Council a seat on the board. Previously the electric supply of Canberra had been managed by the Department of the Interior (Canberra).[5]
| Authority overview | |
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| Formed | 4 July 1963 |
| Preceding Authority |
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| Dissolved | 1 July 1988 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Australian Capital Territory |
| Headquarters | Australian Capital Territory |
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On 1 July 1988 the Energy and Water Act 1988 was passed, merging the ACT Electricity Authority and ACT Water into ACT Electricity and Water, later ACTEW.[6]
References edit
- ^ "New electricity and water authority". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 1 July 1988. p. 15. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "Trove". The Canberra Times. 31 May 1963. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "Canberra Population". worldpopulationreview.com. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "ALL POWER TO CANBERRA EXCEPTIONAL DEMANDS ON ELECTRICITY SUPPLY". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 12 March 1963. p. 38. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "Electricity Ordinance to Operate from July 4, 1963" (PDF) (Press release). Canberra, Australia: Parliament Info. Department for the Interior. 7 July 1963. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Energy and Water Act 1988 (Act A1988-30). 1 July 1988.