PREMIER Mark McGowan has launched his much touted commission of inquiry into spending on a suite of projects started by the previous Barnett Government.

The inquiry, to be headed up by former Under Treasurer John Langoulant, will investigate 26 projects commissioned by the former government, including Elizabeth Quay and public housing in the Pilbara.

Mr McGowan said taxpayers had a right to know where the money went.

“The Liberals and Nationals refused to answer simple questions about how taxpayers’ money was being spent. They oversaw massive cost blowouts on projects like the Muja power station and the Serco contract at Fiona Stanley Hospital,” he said.

“We need to get to the bottom of these deals and the Commission of Inquiry will answer these questions.

“It will bring a high level of scrutiny, transparency and accountability to a series of decisions and projects of the former government.”

The inquiry will report before the end of October and is expected to cost $1.5 million.

FULL LIST OF PROJECTS

Land and Major Projects

Elizabeth Quay

Perth Stadium including Swan River Pedestrian Bridge

Land Assets Sales Program

Ord River Irrigation Expansion Project – Contracts

Royalties for Regions

Pilbara Accommodation

Pilbara Underground Power Project

The Ningaloo Centre

Bulgarra regional sports complex

Wanangkura Stadium (Port Hedland multipurpose recreation centre)

Health

Fiona Stanley Hospital (including the Serco contract)

Perth Children’s Hospital

QEII Hospital parking

Karratha Hospital relocation

St John of God Midland Public Hospital

Department of Health – major IT procurement

Outsourcing of non-clinical services

NurseWest arrangement

Energy Utilities

Muja Power Station

Synergy – Billing System

Synergy and Western Power – contracts

Western Power – Woodlands transmission line

Western Power – Project Vista

Other

Road Safety Commission and RugbyWA partnership

Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme

Common Use Arrangement for Temporary Personnel Services

GovNext ICT Project