Hon. Simon Ehrenfeld questions the cost of the Economic Regulation Authority's (ERA) new website, particularly in light of the planned merger with Infrastructure WA to form a productivity commission. The Treasurer's response defends the website as necessary for the ERA's regulatory functions, without providing specific cost details.

AnsweredQoN 791Legislative Council
Asked
18 September 2025
Portfolio
Treasurer

QuestionView source ↗

Economic Regulation Authority—Website
791. Hon Simon Ehrenfeld to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer:
I refer to the
Economic Regulation Authority.
(1) What was the total cost of the ERA's newly
launched website?
(2) Why did the website redesign occur even after
it was announced that the ERA and Infrastructure Western Australia would merge
to create a new WA productivity commission?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Treasurer.
(1)–(2) An up-to-date, modern, accessible
website will assist the ERA to continue to deliver its regulatory functions.

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