Gas Regulatory Framework

Regulatory arrangements for Gas Access in Western Australia implement a uniform national framework for access to gas pipelines initially agreed by all Australian Governments on 25 February 1994.

The objective of this uniform national framework is to:

• facilitate the development and operation of a national market for natural gas;
• prevent abuse of monopoly power;
• promote a competitive market for natural gas in which customers may choose suppliers, including producers, retailers and traders; and provide rights of access to natural gas pipelines on conditions that are fair and reasonable for the owners and operators of gas transmission and distribution pipelines and persons wishing to use the services of those pipelines; and
• provide for resolution of disputes.

More information relating to Western Australia’s regulatory framework is available on the Economic Regulation Authority Website.