Economic Regulator Act 2009 and Competitive Neutrality Policy - Discussion Paper

​​​​​​The Government is undertaking a review of the Economic Regulator Act 2009 and Tasmania's Competitive Neutrality Policy. 

The Economic Regulator Act establishes the Tasmanian Economic Regulator as an independent statutory body to provide prices oversight of Government bodies that are monopoly, or near monopoly, suppliers of goods or services in Tasmania. The Act is intended to promote fairness, transparency and accountability in the pricing practices of government entities.

Competitive neutrality aims to remove any net competitive advantage arising from public sector ownership, thereby levelling the playing field between publicly-owned and other businesses, to promote the efficient allocation of resources.

As part of the review a discussion paper has been prepared, with interested parties encouraged to make a submission. ​  

​Discussion Paper - Review of the Economic Regulator Act 2009 and Competitive Neutrality Policy

The discussion​ paper provides guiding questions to assist stakeholders when preparing a submission. However, feedback is also welcomed on any other parts of the Economic Regulator Act or competitive neutrality policy that are not explicitly addressed in the paper.

Have Your Say

Consultation is open from Thursday 10 September 2026 until Thursday 15 October 2026.

Submissions can be made:

  • via email at economic.reform@treasury.tas.gov.au​; or
  • through the post to the Economic Policy Branch, Department of Treasury and Finance at GPO Box 147, Hobart, Tasmania 7001. ​​​

All submissions will be treated as public documents and will be published on the Department of Treasury and Finance website at www.treasury.tas.gov.au unless individuals or organisations request otherwise (see "Confidentiality" below).

Confidentiality

If you wish your submission to be treated as confidential, please clearly indicate this in writing at the time of making your submission. Automatic generated confidentiality disclaimers included in emails do not constitute a valid request for non‑publication.

Any requests received under the Right to Information Act 2009 to make available any "confidential" submissions will be assessed in accordance with that Act.

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