Electricity Transmission and Distribution Management by Western Power and Horizon Power
Public Administration Committee· 27 June 2012general_report
The WA Public Administration Committee investigated electricity transmission and distribution management by Western Power and Horizon Power. A key issue was the Auditor General's refusal to provide information, citing legal advice based on confidentiality provisions in the Auditor General Act 2006. The Committee recommended amending the Act to restore Parliamentary privilege regarding the Auditor General.
Impact
The outcome affects the WA Parliament's ability to scrutinize public sector agencies, potentially impacting public confidence in governance and accountability of Western Power and Horizon Power.
public_sectorutilitiesAuditor General Act 2006Parliamentary PrivilegeWestern PowerHorizon PowerPublic AdministrationElectricity TransmissionDistribution ManagementEnergySafetyERAAccountabilityTransparencyPublic Sector Agencies
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