Legislative Council: Thursday, February 10, 2011

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WASTE LEVY

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (10 November 2010).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises): The Minister for Environment and Conservation has advised that:

1. I am advised that all operational waste levy audit activities for 2008-09 were completed and all waste levies received as per the regulations.

I am further advised that the EPA has addressed the issue of incomplete reporting and activities by incorporating waste levy audit processes into the EPA's Financial Management Compliance Framework, which will provide greater independent review and oversight of the waste levy audit program.