What screwed WA consumers was a change of Govt in Sept 2008 with the first budget laid down in 2009
2011 increases
- 5% for households and small businesses from 1 July
- 13–29% for large businesses from 1 July
2010 increases
- 7.5% in 1 April and 10% in 1 July for households
- 7.5% in April and 10% in July for small businesses
- 7.5% in April and up to 10% in July for large businesses
2009 increases
- 10% in 1 April and 15% in 1 July for households
- 5% in April and 10% in July for small businesses
- 0% in April and in July for large businesses
Before 2009
Before 2009, prices for residential customers had not increased since 1997/98 (excluding GST). Prices for small business customers had not increased since 1991/92 (excluding GST).