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Fees for gas distribution authorities
You must pay an application fee when you apply for a gas distribution authority. This is a requirement under the Gas Supply Act 2003.
If you are issued with an authority, you must pay an annual fee to the Department of Energy and Public Works.
You must also pay a fee to transfer or amend the authority.
List of fees
Below is a consolidated list of fees and charges, provided as a guide only. For further details, refer to the Gas Supply Act 2003 and Gas Supply Regulation 2007.
Application fees (current financial year)
| Type of authority | Application fee |
|---|---|
| Application for distribution authority | {{ pass_36808 }} |
| Amend a distribution authority | {{ pass_36809 }} |
| Transfer a distribution authority | {{ pass_36811 }} |
| Renew a fixed term distribution authority | Nil |
| Surrender a distribution authority | Nil |
| Late payment fee for an annual distribution fee (payable after the day on which payment is required) | {{ pass_36813 }} |
Annual fees (current financial year)
| Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Distribution | |
| If the total length of pipelines operated or maintained under the authority immediately before a financial year starts is less than 100 kilometres | {{ pass_36806 }} |
Otherwise, the annual distribution fee for a financial year is the amount worked out using the formula: DF = {{ pass_36807 }} x P/TP where:
| Refer to formula |
Also consider...
- Read more about electricity licence fees in Queensland.
- Last reviewed: 14 Oct 2020
- Last updated: 27 Nov 2020