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Tougher fines are on the way for electricity providers and retailers that breach the rules, in a move to give the Electricity Authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market.

Energy Minister Simon Watts said this year the authority will be able to hand out instant infringement fines of up to $2000 for minor breaches.

And from next year, heavier duty penalt

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