Economic Regulation Authority Bill 2002
Public Administration and Finance Committee (2001 - 2005)· 30 May 2003general_report
The WA Public Administration and Finance Committee reviewed the Economic Regulation Authority Bill 2002, supporting its principles of consolidating regulatory functions for gas, rail, water, and electricity into a single independent body. Concerns were raised regarding transparency, cost recovery, environmental considerations, and accountability. The committee recommends the bill be passed, pending ministerial explanations on raised issues.
Impact
Businesses in the gas, rail, water, and electricity industries, consumers, and the public will be affected by the new regulatory framework.
utilitiesresourcestransportpublic_sectoreconomic regulationregulatory authoritygas accessrail accesswater licensingelectricity regulationcost recoverypublic interesttransparencyaccountabilitypolicy makingenvironmental considerationssocial welfareequity
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