❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the engagement of BrightSource Consulting and Deloitte regarding the WA Domestic Gas Policy, questioning the rationale for separate consultancies and the impact on policy changes. The Minister's response confirms policy updates and cites commercial-in-confidence for withholding report details.
AnsweredQoN 1625Legislative Assembly
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Reports on Consultants Engaged by Government for the period 1 July – 31 December 2023 and 1 January - 30 June 20224 confirm payments of $15,400 to BrightSource Consulting, market analysis and commercial expertise in support of WA Domestic Gas Policy priorities – State and Industry Development (31 December 2023). $41,250 to BrightSource Consulting, market analysis and commercial expertise in support of WA Domestic Gas Policy priorities – State and Industry Development (30 June 2024). $174,744 to Deloitte Financial Advisory Pty Ltd, WA Domestic Gas policy with the intention to ensure that it is fit for purpose in supporting economic development and local jobs, industry decarbonisation and a stable and affordable electricity system – Treasurer (30 June 2024). Can the Minister advise : (a) What advice was provided by BrightSource Consulting for the $56,650 provided for this consultancy: (i) Whether a draft and or final report was provided; (ii) If he will table a copy of that report; (iii) If not, why not; (iv) What were the recommendations contained in the BrightSource Report; (v) Where cost and time considerations included in the BrightSource Report; and (vi) If so, what are they; (b) Has the Government changed priorities, timelines or policy in response to the BrightSource or Deloitte consultancies on the Domestic Gas Policy : (i) If so, in what ways; (ii) If not, why not and what therefore was the purpose in engaging BrightSource; and (iii) Are further payments expected to BrightSource in relation to advice on the Domestic Gas Policy; and (c) If he was aware that a similar consultancy had been let in the Treasurer’s portfolio to Deloitte for $174,744 : (i) If so, why was there the need for two separate consultancies; (ii) Whether there were points of agreement between the two consultancies; (iii) If so, what were they; (iv) If not, in what ways did they differ; (v) If the consultancies with BrightSource and Deloitte have not been shared between the two portfolios, will they now be; and (vi) If not, why not?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
1 days
(a) Advice to inform the delivery of WA Domestic Gas Policy priorities.
(i) Yes.
(ii) No.
(iii) The reports contain information that is commercial-in-confidence.
(iv) These recommendations were provided as commercial-in-confidence for Government’s consideration.
(v) No.
(vi) Not applicable.
(b) Yes.
(i) In September 2024, Government updated the WA Domestic Gas Policy to enable the export of some onshore gas to incentivise investment in new domestic gas supply.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Government may consider engaging consultancies as required to inform future WA Domestic Gas Policy priorities and/or changes.
(c) Yes.
(i) To provide advice on separate matters.
(ii) The consultancies provided advice on separate matters.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) Not applicable.
(v) The Minister for State Development and the Treasurer regularly engage on matters relating to the State’s energy supply.
(vi) Not applicable.
(i) Yes.
(ii) No.
(iii) The reports contain information that is commercial-in-confidence.
(iv) These recommendations were provided as commercial-in-confidence for Government’s consideration.
(v) No.
(vi) Not applicable.
(b) Yes.
(i) In September 2024, Government updated the WA Domestic Gas Policy to enable the export of some onshore gas to incentivise investment in new domestic gas supply.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Government may consider engaging consultancies as required to inform future WA Domestic Gas Policy priorities and/or changes.
(c) Yes.
(i) To provide advice on separate matters.
(ii) The consultancies provided advice on separate matters.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) Not applicable.
(v) The Minister for State Development and the Treasurer regularly engage on matters relating to the State’s energy supply.
(vi) Not applicable.
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