Public Benefit Assessment
Comprehensive assessments to evaluate competitive neutrality options for significant business activities. Supporting councils to balance financial, social, environmental and economic considerations.
OVERVIEW
We support local governments in conducting Public Benefit Assessments (PBAs) to evaluate whether competitive neutrality principles should be applied to Significant Business Activities. Our methodology follows a structured approach - from base state financial modelling through to competitive neutrality reform options including Full Cost Pricing, Commercialisation and Corporatisation. We model each option over 10+ years, test key sensitivities, and provide clear recommendations that balance financial outcomes with broader public interest considerations including economic efficiency, social welfare, environmental outcomes, equity and access, and regional development impacts.
KEY BENEFITS
- Meet National Competition Policy requirements for Significant Business Activities
- Compare competitive neutrality options on a like-for-like basis
- Understand the financial implications of Full Cost Pricing, Commercialisation and Corporatisation
- Test sensitivities on key assumptions and variables
- Support evidence-based decision-making for council and stakeholders
- Balance financial, social, environmental and economic considerations
Public Benefit Assessment Demo
Status Quo
$4.8M
net cost p.a.
Full Cost Pricing
$3.0M
net cost p.a.
Commercialisation
$2.2M
net cost p.a.
Corporatisation
$1.4M
net cost p.a.
Demo visualization. Actual assessments reflect your organisation's services and reform scenarios.
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