❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the government's involvement in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) pilot program, questioning why WA isn't a full participant and seeking assurance of commitment to transparency and anti-corruption in the extractive industries. The government response defends its position by highlighting existing high standards and contributions to the pilot's design.
AnsweredQoN 8534Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Pilot, announced at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth, I ask:
(a) as a key resource State, why hasn't the Western Australian Government joined with Queensland and the Commonwealth as full participants in the trial; and
(b) is Western Australia committed to transparency and anti-corruption in the extractive industries and if so, how is the Premier ensuring positive outcomes?
(a) as a key resource State, why hasn't the Western Australian Government joined with Queensland and the Commonwealth as full participants in the trial; and
(b) is Western Australia committed to transparency and anti-corruption in the extractive industries and if so, how is the Premier ensuring positive outcomes?
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Answered
16 October 2012
Response time
35 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
(a-b) The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is an international initiative targeting corruption in developing countries, with the objective of helping communities secure the full benefits from their mineral wealth.
The Western Australia Government fully supports EITI, and has in fact been opening its doors to developing countries for many years providing significant practical information and advice aimed at combating corruption and increasing transparency.
The Commonwealth Government decided last year to proceed with a domestic pilot for EITI. The Western Australian Government has contributed to the design of the pilot, and is now observing the implementation phase.
The Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasuries along with regulatory agencies provide comprehensive and transparent reporting of extractive industries. In addition, there are robust review, audit and investigation processes and powers in place to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
Given the high standard of reporting between State, Territory and Commonwealth governments and the resources industry in Australia, which are arguably world's best practice, it is important that the pilot tests whether full implementation of EITI in Australia would deliver any practical improvements to the Australian situation.
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(a-b) The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is an international initiative targeting corruption in developing countries, with the objective of helping communities secure the full benefits from their mineral wealth.
The Western Australia Government fully supports EITI, and has in fact been opening its doors to developing countries for many years providing significant practical information and advice aimed at combating corruption and increasing transparency.
The Commonwealth Government decided last year to proceed with a domestic pilot for EITI. The Western Australian Government has contributed to the design of the pilot, and is now observing the implementation phase.
The Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasuries along with regulatory agencies provide comprehensive and transparent reporting of extractive industries. In addition, there are robust review, audit and investigation processes and powers in place to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
Given the high standard of reporting between State, Territory and Commonwealth governments and the resources industry in Australia, which are arguably world's best practice, it is important that the pilot tests whether full implementation of EITI in Australia would deliver any practical improvements to the Australian situation.
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