What this instrument does
The Net Zero Economy Authority has registered a formal notifiable instrument titled the Net Zero Economy Authority (Gladstone Power Station Geographic Area) Notifiable Instrument 2026. The instrument defines the geographic area around Gladstone Power Station in Queensland.
Enabling legislation and administration
The instrument is made under the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 and is administered by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Commencement
The instrument came into force on 23 July 2026.
Practical effect
The source document does not specify what practical obligations or entitlements the geographic designation creates for businesses or workers in the area. The full instrument text is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00520.
Key actions
- Businesses operating in or near Gladstone, Queensland can check the full instrument text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00520 to see whether their location falls within the defined geographic area.
- An alert can be set up on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00520 to receive notifications if the instrument is amended or replaced.
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