Report in relation to a Petition regarding Debt Imposition on Local Government Authorities for Meat Inspection Fees

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 18 December 1998petition_response

The WA Constitutional Affairs Committee investigated a petition from the Shire of Kojonup regarding debt incurred from providing meat inspection services to a failed abattoir under the Health Act 1911. The Committee found the Shire was placed in an untenable position by the Act and suffered financial loss. It recommends an ex gratia payment to the Shire.

Impact

The Shire of Kojonup and its ratepayers were negatively impacted by the flawed Health Act. The recommendation, if implemented, would provide financial relief to the Shire.

local_governmenthealthagriculturemeat inspection feeslocal government debtHealth Act 1911Shire of Kojonupex gratia paymentabattoirfinancial lossunsecured creditormeat inspection servicesdebt recovery

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