Dr. Honey questions the Minister for Mines and Petroleum regarding legal advice obtained by the Perth Mint concerning its compliance with AUSTRAC regulations related to the GoldPass app shutdown. The Minister declines to comment on legal advice received by the agency.

AnsweredQoN 863Legislative Assembly
Asked
29 August 2023
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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I refer the Minister to the Perth Mint’s GoldPass app which is now being shut down and ask: (a) Did the Mint obtain legal advice regarding its lawful obligations to adhere to Austrac’s regulatory requirements and, if so, who provided the advice; (b) If such advice was obtained, did Mint management act in accordance with that advice; and (c) If such advice was obtained, was that advice known to any of the then CEO, the Board and the Minister?

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Answered
10 October 2023
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
9 days
a-c)      The Perth Mint seeks advice from a range of specialists as part of its commitment to fulfilling its regulatory obligations. As Minister, I am not in the practice of commenting on legal advice received by the agency.

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