❓ Dr. Thomas questions the McGowan government's $3.8 billion investment in green power infrastructure, seeking details on the cost modelling that projects cost neutrality by 2030-31. The Minister's response confirms modelling by Treasury and other agencies, but declines to table it due to cabinet confidentiality.
AnsweredQoN 59Legislative Council
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GREEN POWER INFRASTRUCTURE
59. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I
refer to the joint government media statement of 14 June 2022 from the Minister
for Energy and the Premier stating —
� McGowan Government, through Synergy, to invest an estimated $3.8 billion
in new green power infrastructure around the State, including in Collie and
regional WA
� Investment expected to pay for
itself by 2030–31 relative to status quo of increasing electricity
subsidies
(1) What modelling
has the McGowan government undertaken or workshopped to arrive at the
expectation that this purported $3.8 billion will be cost neutral with the
status quo within eight years?
(2) What
department or agency of the government or an external contractor undertook the
cost modelling on the green power infrastructure projects?
(3) Will the
minister table for the house the modelling and assessment process that
concluded that this investment will be cost neutral; and, if not, why not?
59. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I
refer to the joint government media statement of 14 June 2022 from the Minister
for Energy and the Premier stating —
� McGowan Government, through Synergy, to invest an estimated $3.8 billion
in new green power infrastructure around the State, including in Collie and
regional WA
� Investment expected to pay for
itself by 2030–31 relative to status quo of increasing electricity
subsidies
(1) What modelling
has the McGowan government undertaken or workshopped to arrive at the
expectation that this purported $3.8 billion will be cost neutral with the
status quo within eight years?
(2) What
department or agency of the government or an external contractor undertook the
cost modelling on the green power infrastructure projects?
(3) Will the
minister table for the house the modelling and assessment process that
concluded that this investment will be cost neutral; and, if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the Leader of the Opposition
for some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) Financial
modelling has been undertaken by the Department of Treasury and agencies
involved in Western Australia's decarbonisation. This modelling was
prepared for consideration by cabinet.
for some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) Financial
modelling has been undertaken by the Department of Treasury and agencies
involved in Western Australia's decarbonisation. This modelling was
prepared for consideration by cabinet.
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