❓ Dr. Thomas questions the ERA's role in assessing Clean Energy Link projects and whether it's been sidelined. The Treasurer confirms the ERA's role is limited to Western Power's access arrangement every five years.

Economic Regulation Authority4.Hon Dr Steve Thomasto theparliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer:I refer to the Economic Regulation Authority's role in applying the new facilities investment test to government procurement.(1) Is the ERA assessing proposed developments from the Clean Energy Link projects overseen by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification with a new facilities investment test?(2) If no to (1), why not and has the ERA been sidelined for new renewable energy projects?(3) If yes to (1), what new facilities investment test assessments have been completed on which of the government's clean energy projects?(4) Which of those reports in (3) are publicly available and will the Treasurer please table all those reports?

Hon Samantha Rowe replied:I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following answer on behalf of the Treasurer.(1)–(4) No. The ERA considers and approves Western Power's access arrangement every five years. The next access arrangement proposal is due in February 2027. Economic Regulation Authority