Higher Fines and New Investigation Powers for Emergency Regulation Offences
Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Bill 2026
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
administrative law emergency management government compensation law enforcement powers public liability
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. As members are aware, the world is confronting an unprecedented global fuel disruption arising from conflict in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. From early March, the Cook government has acted to protect critical fuel supplies for the Western Australian community.”
Libby Mettam LIB
“I am not the lead speaker on the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Bill 2026. The lead speaker is the Leader of the Opposition and he is now here. I will conclude my comments there.”
Basil Zempilas LIB
“My apologies for not being here. I rise to speak on the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Bill 2026. From the outset, I want to make it clear that the opposition recognises the importance of having a modern, effective legislative framework to respond to serious disruptions in fuel and energy supply.”
Shane Love NAT
“I would like to make a contribution to the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Bill 2026. I note the Leader of the Opposition has put on record the support of the opposition for this bill. The Nationals WA, which of course I lead as part of the opposition, will also support the bill.”
Lachlan Hunter NAT
“Like my colleagues, I, too, rise to support the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Amendment Bill 2026 that is before the Parliament.”
Dan Caddy ALP
“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. As members are aware, the world is confronting an unprecedented global fuel disruption arising from conflict in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. From early March, the Cook government has acted to protect critical fuel supplies for the Western Australian community.”