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Western Australian Government Financial Assistance to Industry

Public Accounts Committee (1986 - 2001)· 17 October 1996general_report

This 1996 WA parliamentary report examines the processes underpinning government financial assistance to industry. It identifies a lack of clear definitions, the need for robust evaluation, and inefficiencies in competitive bidding. The report also highlights the absence of a comprehensive industry policy and issues surrounding accountability and inter-agency coordination.

Impact

Businesses seeking or receiving government financial assistance, government departments involved in industry development, the Auditor General, and the WA public who are stakeholders in the effective use of public funds.

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