Mr. Johnston asks about the Government's calculation of a full cost reflective domestic electricity tariff. The answer indicates the tariff will be calculated during the budget process, considering the carbon pricing regime and an ERA inquiry.

AnsweredQoN 7270Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 February 2012
Portfolio
Energy

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I refer to media comments by Government Ministers that the Government is committed to full cost reflective tariffs for domestic electricity prices, and I ask:
(a) has the Government calculated the full cost reflective domestic tariff for electricity in Western Australia; and
(b) what is the full cost reflective domestic tariff for electricity in Western Australia?

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Answered
21 March 2012
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Energy
Response time
28 days
(1 - 2) The cost reflective tariff will be calculated as part of the Budget process, and will include the impact of the Federal Government's carbon pricing regime. It should also be noted that the Economic Regulation Authority is currently undertaking an inquiry into Synergy's costs and electricity tariffs.
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