❓ Hon Jim Scott's QoN 155 (2002-09-25) regarding support for mineral exploration/extraction, agricultural processing, and farming sectors. The response details support provided by the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources, including various financial assistance schemes.
AnsweredQoN 155Legislative Council
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(b) mineral exploration/extraction industries; (c) agricultural processing industries; and (d) farming sector?
(c) agricultural processing industries; and (d) farming sector?
(d) farming sector?
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY The Department of Industry and Technology provides support to businesses involved in the manufacture of goods or trading of goods or services. In particular, the efforts of the Department relating to trade promotion potentially affect the full range of industry sectors operating in Western Australia. The Department provides: a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The Department of Industry and Technology provides support to businesses involved in the manufacture of goods or trading of goods or services. In particular, the efforts of the Department relating to trade promotion potentially affect the full range of industry sectors operating in Western Australia. The Department provides: a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The Department provides: a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
- Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
(c) agricultural processing industries; and (d) farming sector?
(d) farming sector?
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY The Department of Industry and Technology provides support to businesses involved in the manufacture of goods or trading of goods or services. In particular, the efforts of the Department relating to trade promotion potentially affect the full range of industry sectors operating in Western Australia. The Department provides: a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The Department of Industry and Technology provides support to businesses involved in the manufacture of goods or trading of goods or services. In particular, the efforts of the Department relating to trade promotion potentially affect the full range of industry sectors operating in Western Australia. The Department provides: a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The Department provides: a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries. b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities. c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training. d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure. e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry. Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Financial assistance to industry The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development. The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question. - Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
- Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS). - Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS). - WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme. - Industry Association Executive Support Scheme. - South West Industry Assistance Scheme. - Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme. - Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed). - Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed). Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000. It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use. In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests. Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the: - Indigenous Economic Development Scheme. - RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme. - Client Based Business Planner Scheme. - Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5). DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market. There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below: Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Royalty Relief A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet. Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate. In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances. Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Royalty Deferral In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible. Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
Common User Infrastructure Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development. State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
State Agreements State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
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Answered
6 November 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
42 days
I am advised:
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
The Department of Industry and Technology provides support to businesses involved in the manufacture of goods or trading of goods or services. In particular, the efforts of the Department relating to trade promotion potentially affect the full range of industry sectors operating in Western Australia.
The Department provides:
a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries.
b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities.
c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training.
d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure.
e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry.
Financial assistance to industry
The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development.
The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question.
- Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS).
- Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS).
- WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme.
- Industry Association Executive Support Scheme.
- South West Industry Assistance Scheme.
- Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme.
- Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed).
- Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed).
Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000.
It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use.
In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests.
Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the:
- Indigenous Economic Development Scheme.
- RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme.
- Client Based Business Planner Scheme.
- Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5).
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES
It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market.
There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below:
Royalty Relief
A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet.
Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate.
In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances.
Royalty Deferral
In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible.
Common User Infrastructure
Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development.
State Agreements
State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
The Department of Industry and Technology provides support to businesses involved in the manufacture of goods or trading of goods or services. In particular, the efforts of the Department relating to trade promotion potentially affect the full range of industry sectors operating in Western Australia.
The Department provides:
a) Support to industry through industry development initiatives focussed on development of manufacturing and tradeable service industries in broadly defined areas of marine, defence, oil and gas; information and communications technologies; energy and environment and bio-industries.
b) Market development initiatives focussed on maintenance and development of overseas trade networks; strategic marketing of education industry services and skills; marketing public sector skills and systems; and development of international aid market opportunities.
c) Encouragement for innovation and entrepreneurship including the use of on-line technologies and the promotion of industry training.
d) Infrastructure coordination including the provision of the 'On-line WA Single Doorway', Government E-commerce services, access to essential community infrastructure and the management of common user infrastructure.
e) Efficient public sector procurement services which can be accessed by local industry.
Financial assistance to industry
The Government's financial assistance schemes to industry are not generally targeted to a particular industry sector unless, as is the case with the support given to industries related to the South West forestry sector. Government has a social or environmental objective that complements the goal of industry development.
The following assistance schemes (or administered funds) are predominantly available to manufacturers, high value added processors and trade related service providers or potentially impact positively on the sectors noted in the question.
- Western Australian Innovation Support Scheme (WAIIS).
- Industry Incentive Scheme (IIS).
- WA Business Council And Industry Association Market Development Scheme.
- Industry Association Executive Support Scheme.
- South West Industry Assistance Scheme.
- Native Timber Furniture Industry Support Scheme.
- Western Australian Dairy Industry Processing Incentive Scheme (applications are now closed).
- Meat Industry Strategic Development Scheme (applications are now closed).
Specifically, with regard to agricultural processing, the Department of Industry and Technology and the Department of Agriculture administer the Western Australian Dairy Industry (Processing) Incentive Scheme. This scheme aims to promote value adding in the dairy sector and was part of a wider package of support for the dairy industry developed in response to changes to milk marketing arrangements which occurred at a national level in 2000.
It should also be noted that one of the aims of the South West Industry Assistance, and Native Timber Furniture Industry Support, Schemes is to assist industry in diversifying away from the low value use of native forest resources to higher value use.
In addition to schemes listed above, the Business Exit Assistance Scheme supports the restructuring of businesses based in the regions where they are affected by the recent changes to government policy on the logging of native forests.
Indigenous support schemes build capacity in indigenous businesses and communities. These are the:
- Indigenous Economic Development Scheme.
- RDC Aboriginal Economic Development Officer Scheme.
- Client Based Business Planner Scheme.
- Aboriginal Community Stores Schemes (5).
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL & PETROLEUM RESOURCES
It is assumed the Hon Member's question relates to direct financial assistance. Accordingly the response below does not reflect the services, advice and information available to the community at no or low cost designed to encourage investment in the resources sector and ensure Western Australia can effectively compete in a highly competitive international market.
There are no 'over the counter' programmes or assistance schemes that operate to provide financial assistance for mineral exploration and extraction industries. In particular circumstances assistance may be provided if long-term public benefits can be demonstrated. Specific information is provided below:
Royalty Relief
A number of existing projects have applied for royalty relief due to particular economic circumstances. Relief criteria are set by Cabinet.
Relief is provided by way of a reduction of royalty payments up to a set percentage and determined on a quarterly basis. To qualify, the operation must demonstrate that it has negative cashflows due to circumstances beyond the operator's control. Periodic reviews are conducted to determine if the relief should continue or if the relief recipient can commence to pay outstanding royalties at the full rate.
In addition, specific royalty concessions on a commodity basis are currently in place in response to particular circumstances.
Royalty Deferral
In circumstances where a mineral producer cannot meet royalty obligations by the due date and Cabinet's relief criteria are not met, the Minister for State Development can approve deferral arrangements. The royalty payer must however demonstrate that it has negative cashflows and does not have the funds to pay the full royalty obligation on the relevant due date. In these cases a schedule of royalty payments over an agreed period is approved to recover unpaid royalties as quickly as possible.
Common User Infrastructure
Government recognises that the financial cost upon a resource project establishing in a greenfield area void of basic infrastructure can be significant. It can also be unreasonable for a 'pioneering' project to be forced to meet the entire cost of putting in place such infrastructure in addition to its own project specific requirements. The Government will consider, on a case by case basis, funding of or contributing to common or multi user infrastructure that will facilitate resource (and other associated) development.
State Agreements
State Agreements contain clauses that have financial ramifications on parties to the Agreement. Contemporary Agreements are not considered to be a means of providing industry assistance, subsidies or incentives. This is because individual clauses should not be considered in isolation from the overall Agreement which packages the rights and obligations of both the State and proponent(s).
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