Pipeline Authority
1973 – 1994
Commonwealth statutory authority that built, owned and operated the Moomba–Sydney natural gas pipeline and advised on the development of a national pipeline system.
How it came into existence
Established under the Pipeline Authority Act 1973 by the Whitlam government as part of its policy of developing natural gas transmission under Commonwealth ownership; it was a new body in the Minerals and Energy portfolio.
Legislation: Pipeline Authority Act 1973
Changes during its life
- 1976The Moomba–Sydney natural gas pipeline was completed and began carrying gas to Sydney.
How it ended
Its pipeline system was sold to private owners under the Moomba-Sydney Pipeline System Sale Act 1994, with the sale taking effect in June 1994, ending the Authority's operating role; the Pipeline Authority Act 1973 was later repealed.
Main functions
- Construction of the Moomba–Sydney natural gas pipeline
- Operation and maintenance of the pipeline
- Gas transmission to New South Wales and the ACT
- Planning of a national natural gas pipeline system
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
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Sources
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