From "The Australian" a short while ago.
Inquiry begins into high WA plane fares
Australian Associated Press
11:17AM June 20, 2017
A parliamentary inquiry into the high prices of regional airfares in Western Australia will be carried out, amid long-held complaints that it costs more to fly within the state than to the east coast.
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee will report on what is contributing to the current high cost of regional airfares and the impact that has on the regions from a business, tourism and social perspective.
"A parliamentary inquiry has the power to shine a spotlight on this issue, get to the bottom of why these fares are so expensive and give airlines the opportunity to provide solutions," Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said.