Message from MP Craig Garland Concerning Parliamentary Inquiry into Energy Prices and Other Matters

On behalf of Craig, please see the information below relating to the Joint Select Committee on Energy Matters call out for submissions for their inquiry into energy matters. I am encouraging as many people to consider making a response by August 23rd. to the Parliament of Tasmania Joint Select Committee on Energy Matters

MEDIA ADVISORY - Friday, 5 July 2024

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR INQUIRY INTO ENERGY MATTERS The Parliament of Tasmania has appointed a Joint Select Committee to inquire into energy prices and related matters in Tasmania with the following Terms of Reference –

a) Factors that impact energy prices for Tasmanian household and small and medium business customers, with particular reference to energy generation, distribution and retail costs.

b) The challenges related to energy supply and energy costs in Tasmania including – 

i) Role and participation of State-owned energy entities; ii) Energy requirements; iii) Expansion of State-owned renewable energy generation including associated community and economic benefits; iv) Private energy generators; v) Energy generation, storage and transmission capacity; and vi) Energy security considerations.

c) Opportunities related to energy supply and energy costs in Tasmania including – i) Role and participation of State-owned energy entities; ii) Energy requirements; iii) Expansion of State-owned renewable energy generation including associated community and economic benefits; iv) Private energy generators; v) Energy generation, storage and transmission capacity; and vi) Energy security considerations.

d) Tasmania’s past, current and future participation in the National Electricity Market with a focus on impacts for Tasmania, including matters related to the national renewable energy transition: i) Current and future energy demand; ii) Costs, risks and benefits; and iii) Resource opportunities.

e) Marinus Link Pty Ltd and associated energy power developments (Battery of the Nation and North West Transmission Development) including – i) Likely beneficiaries; ii) Funding arrangements, including the potential for private sector contribution; iii) Impact on Tasmanians’ energy bills and concessional pricing arrangements; and iv) Alternative options and associated costs and/or benefits to Tasmania including costs and cost of a ‘do nothing approach’.

f) Any other matters incidental thereto.

The Committee invites interested persons or organisations to make written submissions to the Committee by the closing date of Friday 23 August 2024.

Anyone who made a submission to the previous Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Energy Matters and/or the Legislative Council Sessional Committee Government Administration ‘A’ Inquiry into Energy Prices in Tasmania is able to provide an updated submission to this Committee.

An advertisement calling for submissions will be placed in the three regional newspapers on Saturday, 6 July 2024. For further information about the inquiry please visit the inquiry website:

https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/committees/joint-committees/select-committees/energy-matters

Enquiries and submissions should be directed to:-

The Secretary, Joint Select Committee on Energy Matters in Tasmania, Parliament House,Hobart, TAS, 7000, or email: energymatters@parliament.tas.gov.au

END OF MEDIA RELEASE.

Kind Regards,

Codie Hutchison | Electorate Officer

Office of Craig Garland MP | Independent Member for Braddon

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