Panel discussion catherine dermody

Infrastructure: Investment & RegulationConferenceThe investment landscape and the regulatory response:Panel presentationCatherine DermodyPartnerOctober 2011

The commercial / regulatory divide• What are the key investment characteristics and criteria for investors in respect of highly regulated infrastructure?• Areas of key concern / focus for investors: – stability of the regulatory regime – ability to understand and interpret the regime – predictability of likely regulatory outcomes – confidence in guidance given by regulatory bodies – access to review of decisions• Is the framework delivering on these?20469938_1.PPT | Infrastructure: Investment & Regulation Conference | October 2011 page | 2

Merits review• “Review of merits review” in the context of: – has it favoured any particular parties, is there evidence of “gaming” – cost implications for governments and parties – effectiveness of information disclosure and evidence restrictions – extent to which energy users and consumers have been able to participate – whether the Tribunal has acknowledged the expert knowledge of the primary decision-makers by remitting appropriate matters – whether additional modifications are necessary to achieve MCE’s objectives (accountability, regulatory certainty, conditions for regulator to make correct initial decision; achieving best decisions possible; ensuring all stakeholder interests taken into account; minimising risk of gaming; and time delays and cost) – whether the legislative framework for merits review could be improved, whether it should be abolished leaving judicial review20469938_1.PPT | Infrastructure: Investment & Regulation Conference | October 2011 page | 3

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