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The Western Australian electricity industry has high prices, no real competition and no choice.

Western Australia also has the least competitive market structure. This has been evidenced by:

• No market for the sale of uncontracted electricity;
• No significant entry of new generators or retailers;
• No independent oversight of how other players can access Western Power’s networks;
• No incentive for Western Power to buy electricity from other producers; and
• An inhibition on the entry of renewable energy projects.

The bottom line is that there is limited competition and choice for consumers and inadequate competitive pressure on prices.