❓ Mr. Graham questions the Premier about the government's response to recommendations from the Select Committee on Petroleum Products Pricing, particularly regarding fuel costs in rural WA. The Premier assures a briefing and highlights progress on transparency measures, while expressing reservations about the 50:50 proposal.
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The Premier will be aware of my keen interest in the cost of the fuel in country Western Australia. I remind him that the major reason for the establishment of the Select Committee on Petroleum Products Pricing in Western Australia was for recommendations to be made to this Parliament to lower the price of fuel in country Western Australia. I understand that the second reading of the relevant legislation will take place this afternoon. (1) Will the Premier confirm that during the second reading stage of the proposed legislation his Government will give a detailed response to all the recommendations of the report of the select committee? (2) If not, why not? (3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT
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(1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(1) Will the Premier confirm that during the second reading stage of the proposed legislation his Government will give a detailed response to all the recommendations of the report of the select committee? (2) If not, why not? (3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(2) If not, why not? (3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(1) Will the Premier confirm that during the second reading stage of the proposed legislation his Government will give a detailed response to all the recommendations of the report of the select committee? (2) If not, why not? (3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(2) If not, why not? (3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(3) How long does the Government need to fully implement its plan? (4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(4) Will the Premier organise for me to be given a detailed briefing on all the actions the Government is proposing, especially with respect to the legislation? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
Mr COURT replied: (1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
(1)-(4) I have no difficulty at all with any members being given a detailed briefing, and I think that should be done quickly because we are keen to pass this legislation. When this legislation enters the House, the Government will have addressed most of recommendations. The only outstanding issue will be in relation to the 50:50 proposal that was put forward by the committee. The Government has some difficulty with that and it has received differing advice. The Government is certainly not prepared to do what the Labor Party has suggested; that is, introduce a change that will overrule existing contracts. However, all the other recommendations in relation to pricing transparency and the initiatives in relation to liquefied petroleum gas incentives et cetera, have been carried out. As soon as this legislation passes through Parliament, it can be proclaimed and the price information will become publicly available. I make it clear that it is unrealistic to build up false expectations that price control and the like will necessarily lead to price reductions. Under this legislation the commissioner will be able to obtain the pricing and make that information public. These prices have been made available to the commissioner at present but cannot be published. The transparency provisions mean the price being paid by a distributor at a terminal will be public information, together with the estimate of the transport costs. People know the retail prices and they will have a clear picture of the margins on which those people are operating. I hope transparency will result in oil companies and distributors acting in a responsible manner, and will reduce the incidence of unrealistically high margins in country areas. Mr Graham: How long will the Government need before this plan is fully implemented? Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
Mr COURT: As soon as the legislation is proclaimed, pricing information will be provided on a daily basis.
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