31   Customer may choose supplier and contractor

(1)  For the purpose of complying with any requirement imposed under this Division or under a customer connection contract, a customer may elect:

(a)  to have any required electrical or other goods provided by the distribution network service provider (in the case of goods that are available from the distribution network service provider) or by any other person, and

(b)  to have any required electrical or other services provided by the distribution network service provider (in the case of services that are available from the distribution network service provider) or by any other person.

(2)  A person who provides electrical or other services of a kind prescribed by the regulations must be accredited, in accordance with the regulations, to provide those services.