What this class covers
ANZSIC class 2700 covers businesses primarily engaged in distributing gas through mains systems to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Australia. This classification applies to companies that operate the infrastructure needed to deliver gas through underground or overhead pipeline networks. The gas distributed can include natural gas sourced from production fields, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), coal gas, or other fuel gases.
Typical businesses in this class include local gas distribution networks that serve metropolitan areas, regional gas suppliers operating in smaller towns, and specialized LPG distributors using mains systems. These businesses are responsible for maintaining the distribution infrastructure, managing gas pressure, and ensuring safe delivery to end users. The classification focuses specifically on the distribution function rather than gas production, treatment, or manufacturing.
Examples of operations falling under this classification include: city gas networks supplying natural gas to homes and businesses; regional LPG distribution systems serving industrial estates; specialized gas suppliers operating mains systems in mining communities; and companies that reform LPG specifically for distribution through fixed pipeline networks.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 2700 typically engage in one or more of the following activities:
- Operating natural gas distribution networks through mains systems to residential and commercial properties
- Distributing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through fixed pipeline systems
- Managing coal gas distribution infrastructure for industrial or residential use
- Reforming LPG specifically for distribution through mains systems
- Maintaining and operating fuel gas distribution networks through fixed piping
These activities all share the common characteristic of delivering gas through permanent mains systems rather than temporary or mobile delivery methods.
Exclusions and nearby codes
Several related activities are specifically excluded from ANZSIC 2700 and classified elsewhere:
Gas production and treatment activities fall under ANZSIC 0700 (Oil and Gas Extraction). This includes treating natural gas to produce purified natural gas or operating natural gas separation plants.
Manufacturing liquefied petroleum gas as part of petroleum refining is classified under ANZSIC 1701 (Petroleum Refining and Petroleum Fuel Manufacturing).
Construction, repair, or maintenance of gas mains infrastructure is included in ANZSIC 9429 (Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
Wholesaling or retailing liquefied petroleum gas in bottles or bulk containers (outside mains systems) falls under ANZSIC 3321 (Petroleum Product Wholesaling).
Operating long-distance gas transmission pipelines is classified under ANZSIC 5021 (Pipeline Transport).
Practical guidance
When registering your business or completing government documentation, accurate ANZSIC classification is important for statistical purposes and may affect your business operations. For ABN registration and Business Activity Statements, you'll need to select the most appropriate ANZSIC code based on your primary business activity.
Workers' compensation insurance premiums may be affected by your ANZSIC classification, as gas distribution operations have specific safety considerations and risk profiles. Ensure you accurately report your classification to your insurer.
Some government grants, industry programs, or regulatory reporting requirements may be specific to certain ANZSIC classifications. The Australian Bureau of Statistics uses these codes for economic data collection, so accurate reporting helps maintain reliable industry statistics.
If your business engages in multiple activities, you should classify based on your primary revenue-generating activity. For example, if you both manufacture LPG and distribute it through mains systems, you would need to determine which activity generates the majority of your income.