The Investigator has a range of powers under the Gas Act to investigate and report on breach allegations. On completing an investigation, the Investigator must endeavour to effect a settlement of the breach allegation within the timeframes set out in the Compliance Regulations. All settlements must be referred to the Rulings Panel for approval. If a breach allegation is unable to be settled, or a settlement is not approved by the Rulings Panel, then the Investigator must refer the breach allegation to the Rulings Panel for determination.
The process to be followed by the Investigator is available below: