Economic Reform - Publications
Role of Pilbara Rail Access Interdepartmental Committee
Pilbara Rail Access Interdepartmental Committee - Terms of Reference
Western Australia's Report to the National Competition Council
Publication Date: (May 2004)
Western Australia's Report to the National Competition Council
Publication Date: (June 2003)
Western Australia's Report to the National Competition Council
Publication Date: (May 2002)
Public Interest Guidelines for Legislation Review
Publication Date: (November 2001)
The Guidelines that have been developed to assist reviewers (whether they be Government agencies or private consultants) to properly take accound of all matters in the public interest when undertaking reviews of legislation and regulations.
Western Australia's Report to the National Competition Council - Third Tranche Progress Report
Publication Date: (May 2001)
Western Australia's Report to the National Competition Council - Second Tranche Progress Report
Publication Date: (March 1999)
First Tranche Progress Report (Part II)
Publication Date: (July 1998)
National Competition Policy (WA Department of Treasury and Finance Statement)
Publication Date: (May 1998)
Western Australia became a party to the National Competition Policy Agreements (CPA) in April 1995. The document outlines the obligations under the CPA.
Access: WA Premier's decision on declaration of Kalgoorlie-Perth rail service
Publication Date: (January 1998)
"In accordance with section 44H of the Trade Practices Act 1974, I have decided not to declare the Kalgoorlie-Perth railway which is the subject of Specialized Container Transport’s application for declaration under section 44F of the Trade Practices Act."
Access: WA Premier's decision on declaration of Westrail freight support services
Publication Date: (January 1998)
"In accordance with sections 44H(2) and 44H(4) of the Trade Practices Act 1974, I have decided not to declare the Westrail freight support services which are the subject of Specialized Container Transport’s application for declaration under section 44F of the Trade Practices Act 1974."
Legislation Review Guidelines, Example and FAQ
Publication Date: (April 1997)
Western Australia has published guidelines for reviewing legislation in accordance with clause 5(9) of the Competition Principles Agreement. These guidelines have been endorsed by the Premier and published in April 1997. An example and FAQ are also included.
Compendium of National Competition Policy Agreements
Publication Date: (January 1997)
The three intergovernmental agreements that underpin the National Competition Policy which are:
- Competition Principles Agreement
- Conduct Code Agreement; and,
- Agreement to Implement the National Competition Policy and Related Reforms.
Local Government Statement
Publication Date: (June 1996)
This publication contains the Local Government Clause 7 Competition Policy Statement (Local Government Statement) applying specific ‘Competition Principles’ to the activities and functions of local government pursuant to the National Competition Policy package.
Policy Statement on Competitive Neutrality
Publication Date: (June 1996)