❓ Hon Martin Aldridge asks about the progress, publication, and process of the WA Rail Access Regime review. The Treasurer's response outlines the timeline, intent to publish, responsible department, and consultation process.
AnsweredQoN 893Legislative Council
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I refer to the announcement on 21 July 2017, Review of the WA Rail Access Regime, and I ask: (a) when is the review expected to be complete; (b) will the review be released publicly; (c) who is conducting the review; and (d) what process is the review taking?
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Answered
10 April 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Treasurer
Response time
9 days
(a) The Department of Treasury expects to deliver its recommendations to the Treasurer by October 2018.
(b) Yes. Pending approval from the Treasurer, the Department of Treasury intends to release the final decision paper for the Review.
(c) The Economic Policy Directorate of the Department of Treasury.
(d) In July 2017, an Issues Paper was released to facilitate discussion regarding potential improvements to the WA Rail Access Regime. Seventeen submissions were received in response to this. The Department of Treasury is currently analysing these responses and will be releasing a draft decision paper for further comment on more specific reform proposals. It is anticipated that this will be provided to the Treasurer in July 2018 for approval for public release. Following this consultation period final recommendations will be provided to the Treasurer. The Department of Treasury has met with a number of stakeholders since the submissions period closed, and will continue to do so as it carries out this review.
(b) Yes. Pending approval from the Treasurer, the Department of Treasury intends to release the final decision paper for the Review.
(c) The Economic Policy Directorate of the Department of Treasury.
(d) In July 2017, an Issues Paper was released to facilitate discussion regarding potential improvements to the WA Rail Access Regime. Seventeen submissions were received in response to this. The Department of Treasury is currently analysing these responses and will be releasing a draft decision paper for further comment on more specific reform proposals. It is anticipated that this will be provided to the Treasurer in July 2018 for approval for public release. Following this consultation period final recommendations will be provided to the Treasurer. The Department of Treasury has met with a number of stakeholders since the submissions period closed, and will continue to do so as it carries out this review.
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