Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

ESSENTIAL SERVICES (CONTINUITY OF SUPPLY) (NO. 38 OF 1992) - SECT 22

        (a)     if satisfied that the payment of the relevant amount would result in substantial financial hardship—

              (i)     direct the service provider not to withdraw the essential service—

    (A)     before the expiration of a specified period; or

    (B)     unless the applicant fails to comply with a     condition specified in the instrument pursuant     to section 23;

              (ii)     declare that the payment of a specified amount within a specified time shall be taken to discharge liability in respect of the account in accordance with the declaration; or

              (iii)     declare that all liability in respect of the account shall be taken to be discharged; or

        (b)     if not so satisfied—refuse the application.