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ARTICLE · 02 JULY 2019

Queensland new solar regulations – invalidity is confirmed

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Licensed electricians are not required to perform this work in relation to the installation of PV modules on solar farms.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources
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Russell Thirgood
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WHO SHOULD READ THIS

  • Solar farm owners, operators and contractors.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • The Electrical Safety (Solar Farms) Amendment Regulation 2019 (Qld), which came into effect on 13 May 2019 was challenged in the Supreme Court of Queensland, with the Supreme Court ruling on 29 May 2019 that it is invalid.
  • The Court of Appeal upheld this decision on 25 June 2019, affirming that section 73A of the Regulation is invalid.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  • Licensed electricians are not required to perform certain types of work in relation to the installation of PV modules on solar farms.

On 29 May 2019, the Supreme Court of Queensland handed down its decision in response to an application brought by Maryrorough Solar Pty Ltd (Maryrorough), which sought a declaration that section 73A of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (Qld) (the Regulation) is invalid. The decision was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal on 25 June 2019.

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