Australian Capital Territory Electricity Authority

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]

A.C.T Electricity Authority
Authority overview
Formed4 July 1963 (1963-07-04)
Preceding Authority
  • Department of the Interior (Canberra)
Dissolved1 July 1988 (1988-07-01)
Superseding agency
JurisdictionAustralian Capital Territory
HeadquartersAustralian Capital Territory
Authority executive

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
  1. "New electricity and water authority". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 1 July 1988. p. 15. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  2. "Trove". The Canberra Times. 31 May 1963. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  3. "Canberra Population". worldpopulationreview.com. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  4. "ALL POWER TO CANBERRA EXCEPTIONAL DEMANDS ON ELECTRICITY SUPPLY". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 12 March 1963. p. 38. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  5. "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.
  6. "Energy and Water Act 1988". Act No. A1988-30 of 1 July 1988.
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