You will need this licence if you intend to become a transmission entity that operates a transmission grid (high voltage electricity lines) and / or connects a transmission grid to another transmission grid.
A transmission entity is a person who holds a transmission authority.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
The expiry date usually reflects the economic life of the transmission grid
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Electricity Act 1994 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Electricity Regulation 2006 Queensland (Opens in new window)
In deciding whether to issue an authority or special approval, the Act requires the Regulator to consider a set of clearly defined criteria and, in most cases, to conduct a public consultation process about the application.
Due to public consultation requirements and the high volume of applications we receive, it may take at least 4 months until you are advised of an outcome.
Department of Energy and Public Works
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Electricity licences (Opens in new window)
