Department of Treasury WA Revenue and Competitors

The Department of Treasury (Treasury) seeks to be highly valued as the pre-eminent economic, financial and energy policy advisor to Government and steward of the State's financial management and regulatory frameworks. The Department consists of the Treasury business and the Public Utilities Office. Treasury is the central department managing Western Australia's public sector finances and formulating and implementing the annual State Budget. We develop economic and revenue forecasts, and monitor developments in the State's economy, major revenue bases and public sector finances, to ensure Western Australia remains on track against the State Government's budgetary objectives and policies. Our policy advisory role covers a wide range of issues, including Commonwealth State financial relations, revenue policy, public sector wages policy, public sector superannuation policy, and advice on alternative models of service delivery and infrastructure provision. Through the Public Utilities Office we provide quality advice on energy policy issues, including effective and efficient regulatory frameworks; security and reliability of supply; technology trends; consumer protection; and affordability.