Inquiry into the WA Domestic Gas Policy
Economics and Industry Standing Committee (2021 - 2025)· 22 February 2024inquiry_report
A WA parliamentary committee interim report examines the state's domestic gas policy amid forecasts of supply shortfalls. The report highlights concerns about the policy's effectiveness, transparency, and enforceability. It suggests potential government interventions to ensure gas security, while acknowledging the importance of industry-led solutions.
Impact
Businesses and households in WA could face higher energy prices and potential job losses if gas supply shortfalls occur. The state's decarbonization efforts and critical minerals industry could also be threatened.
utilitiesminingpublic_sectorresourcesdomestic gas policygas supply shortfallenergy securityWA gas marketLNG exportsdecarbonisationmarket interventiongas reservationAEMO forecastgas prices
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