❓ Dr. Honey questions the government on the review of Perth Casino's past tax payments following Royal Commission findings. The government confirms a review was done, revealing an overpayment of tax.
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I refer to the findings of the Perth Casino Royal Commission that government agencies were not satisfied that the Perth Casino had paid its proper tax and that a comprehensive review of past tax payments was needed, and I ask: (a) Was there a comprehensive review of the Perth Casino’s past tax payments undertaken, and if not, why not; (b) If the review was done, who carried out the review and when was it completed; (c) What was the outcome of the review; (d) Have any past tax underpayments been recouped from the Perth Casino, and if not, why not; and (e) Will the Minister table copy of all Casino tax reviews related to Royal Commission matters, and if not, why not?
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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
5 days
The Director General has advised:
a) Yes
b) Independent qualified auditor, KPMG, performed the audit for the last five financial years (FY17 to FY21) which was completed on 8 August 2022.
c) The report from KPMG stated an overall casino tax position reflecting an overpayment of tax made by Crown Perth of $18.35 identified for the period FY17 to FY21.
d) Not Applicable
e) No. Casino tax is stated in the Annual Report of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
a) Yes
b) Independent qualified auditor, KPMG, performed the audit for the last five financial years (FY17 to FY21) which was completed on 8 August 2022.
c) The report from KPMG stated an overall casino tax position reflecting an overpayment of tax made by Crown Perth of $18.35 identified for the period FY17 to FY21.
d) Not Applicable
e) No. Casino tax is stated in the Annual Report of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
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