📜 Economic Regulation Authority Bill 2002
Assented toLABill 1704 December 2002
This Bill establishes the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) as a statutory authority in Western Australia. It defines the ERA's functions, powers, and administrative structure, including provisions for references and inquiries into regulated and other industries. It also amends several existing Acts to reflect the ERA's role.
Impact
Businesses in regulated industries, consumers, and government agencies are affected. The Bill aims to ensure efficient and effective economic regulation, potentially impacting prices, services, and investment decisions. It also affects the operation of other Acts through amendments.
Key Changes
["Establishes the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA)", "Defines the functions and powers of the ERA", "Amends multiple existing Acts to reflect the ERA's role"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA4 Dec 2002
- LA Second Reading MovedLA4 Dec 2002
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA11 Mar 2003
- LA Consideration in DetailLA12 Mar 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA13 Mar 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Mar 2003
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC15 Oct 2003
- LC AmendedLC24 Oct 2003
- LC Third ReadingLC11 Nov 2003
Affected Sectors
utilitiesresourcespublic_sector
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