The Economic Regulation Authority is the independent economic regulator for Western Australia.
It regulates monopoly aspects of the gas, electricity and rail industries and licenses providers of gas, electricity and water services. The Authority also inquires into matters referred to it by the State Government.
In addition, the Authority has a range of responsibilities in the retailing of gas and surveillance of the wholesale electricity market in Western Australia.
The Authority’s functions are designed to maintain a competitive, efficient and fair commercial environment, particularly where businesses operate as natural monopolies, for the benefit of the Western Australian community.
In making its decisions, the Authority strives to promote fair prices, quality services and choice.
