2021 State Election Commitment Costing Process

The Caretaker Conventions governing the operation of the Western Australian public sector during an election campaign allow for the Under Treasurer to provide a formal election commitment costing service to the major political parties.
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The Caretaker Conventions require the Under Treasurer to release all costings publicly, including any related assumptions, and/or a statement making clear why a costing cannot be completed within the prescribed timeframe.

The links below provide the Under Treasurer’s response to all election commitments referred to him for a formal costing under the Caretaker Conventions for the 2021 State election.

Election Costing – Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch)

On 12 February 2021, the Department of Treasury received a request from the Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch) to verify costings of various election commitments. In accordance with the Caretaker Conventions the advice is provided below.

On 19 February 2021, the Department of Treasury received a request from the Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch) to verify costings of various election commitments. In accordance with the Caretaker Conventions the advice is provided below.

On 26 February 2021, the Department of Treasury received a request from the Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch) to verify costings of various election commitments. In accordance with the Caretaker Conventions the advice is provided below.

On 5 March 2021, the Department of Treasury received a request from the Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch) to verify costings of various election commitments. In accordance with the Caretaker Conventions the advice is provided below.

Election Costing – Liberal Party

Treasury did not receive any costing requests from the Liberal Party.

Election Costing – The Nationals

Treasury did not receive any costing requests from The Nationals.