❓ Question on Notice regarding debt write-offs by the Agriculture Produce Commission and the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003, including causes and recovery actions.
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(b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; and (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; and (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; and (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(a) What is the break down of the debt written off by the Agriculture Produce Commission for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003? Debt written of in 2001/2002 was $14,308 as follows: Bacco Pty Ltd $ 1,835.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators. Auspack Pty Ltd $ 4,211.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators Various Katanning $ 8,262.00 It is unclear whether the service Residents was mutually provided. Total $14,308.00 There were no debts written off in 2002/2003. (b) What action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs? (b.1) Market Agent bad debts. In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt. (b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b) What action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs? (b.1) Market Agent bad debts. In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt. (b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b.1) Market Agent bad debts. In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt. (b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; and (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; and (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
(a) What is the break down of the debt written off by the Agriculture Produce Commission for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003? Debt written of in 2001/2002 was $14,308 as follows: Bacco Pty Ltd $ 1,835.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators. Auspack Pty Ltd $ 4,211.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators Various Katanning $ 8,262.00 It is unclear whether the service Residents was mutually provided. Total $14,308.00 There were no debts written off in 2002/2003. (b) What action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs? (b.1) Market Agent bad debts. In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt. (b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b) What action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs? (b.1) Market Agent bad debts. In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt. (b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b.1) Market Agent bad debts. In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt. (b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts. For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs? Not applicable. (c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt? Not applicable (d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Not applicable Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture. (a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003; (a.1) 2001/2002 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off. Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54 $1,000 written off Total $8,895.54 (a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(a.2) 2002/2003 Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to succeed against Director of Company, debt written off. Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action. provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered 5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. WA Certified Seed Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10. Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments. Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt. TQA - Tasmanian Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to payments write off debt following dispute with client. Miriwoong Farm (Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Danelle Kaye Woods - Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt. Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee. Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the liquidator. Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the debt the amount was written off. Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was deregistered. Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered with the administrator. Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt. Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection agency. Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to locate ex employee. Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied $1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt. Total $87,165.50 (b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs; Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off. (c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs; Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old. (d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt; Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above (e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt? Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
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Answered
2 March 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
77 days
The response to Question on Notice 2024 regarding debts written off during the period 19/02/01 to 30/06/03 included transposition errors.
The corrected information is:
19/2/01-30/6/01 2001/2002 2002/2003
Agriculture Protection Board 0 254.00 1,720.80
Agriculture WA 0 8,895.54 87,165.50
Agriculture Produce Commission 0 14,308.00 0
TOTAL 0 23,457.54 88,886.30
The original response was:
19/2/01-30/6/01 2001/2002 2002/2003
Agriculture Protection Board 0 254.00 1,720.80
Agriculture WA 0 8,895.54 0
Agriculture Produce Commission 0 9,588.70 87,165.50
TOTAL 0 18,738.24 88,886.30
(a) What is the break down of the debt written off by the Agriculture Produce Commission for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003?
Debt written of in 2001/2002 was $14,308 as follows:
Bacco Pty Ltd $ 1,835.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators.
Auspack Pty Ltd $ 4,211.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators
Various Katanning $ 8,262.00 It is unclear whether the service Residents was mutually provided.
Total $14,308.00
There were no debts written off in 2002/2003.
(b) What action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs?
(b.1) Market Agent bad debts.
In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt.
(b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt
The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts.
For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs?
Not applicable.
(c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt?
Not applicable
(d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
Not applicable
Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture.
(a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003;
(a.1) 2001/2002
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure
Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances
relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off.
Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54
$1,000 written off
Total $8,895.54
(a.2) 2002/2003
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure
JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to
succeed against Director of Company, debt written off.
Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred
assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action.
provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the
Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered
5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator.
WA Certified Seed
Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
WA Certified Seed
Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above
Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee.
Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10.
Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments.
Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee.
James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt.
TQA - Tasmanian
Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to
payments write off debt following dispute with client.
Miriwoong Farm
(Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
Danelle Kaye Woods -
Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt.
Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee.
Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the
company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered
with the liquidator.
Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the
debt the amount was written off.
Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above
Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was
deregistered.
Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt.
Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt.
Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection
agency.
Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to
locate ex employee.
Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied
$1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt.
Total $87,165.50
(b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs;
Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off.
(c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs;
Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old.
(d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt;
Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
The corrected information is:
19/2/01-30/6/01 2001/2002 2002/2003
Agriculture Protection Board 0 254.00 1,720.80
Agriculture WA 0 8,895.54 87,165.50
Agriculture Produce Commission 0 14,308.00 0
TOTAL 0 23,457.54 88,886.30
The original response was:
19/2/01-30/6/01 2001/2002 2002/2003
Agriculture Protection Board 0 254.00 1,720.80
Agriculture WA 0 8,895.54 0
Agriculture Produce Commission 0 9,588.70 87,165.50
TOTAL 0 18,738.24 88,886.30
(a) What is the break down of the debt written off by the Agriculture Produce Commission for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003?
Debt written of in 2001/2002 was $14,308 as follows:
Bacco Pty Ltd $ 1,835.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators.
Auspack Pty Ltd $ 4,211.00 Market Agent bankrupt – this amount represents the balance after final dividends paid by the liquidators
Various Katanning $ 8,262.00 It is unclear whether the service Residents was mutually provided.
Total $14,308.00
There were no debts written off in 2002/2003.
(b) What action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs?
(b.1) Market Agent bad debts.
In the period 1997/99 Bacco Pty Ltd and Auspack Pty Ltd went into liquidation. The total amount owing for fee for service collections held by these firms and not remitted to the Commission amounted to $8,650.85. With final dividends having been paid by the liquidators and no prospect of further payment, the Commissioners resolved at a February 27th 2002 to seek the Minister’s approval to write off the outstanding debt.
(b.2) Katanning Fruit Fly Bad Debt
The APC Katanning Fruit Fly Baiting Committee was established in 1996 after a poll of town fruit tree owners voted in favour of setting up a community fruit fly baiting scheme under the APC Act. However, in 1997 the Commission received advice that the Act did not cover non-commercial producers and therefore the scheme could not be enforced until the Act was amended. Initially the Shire of Katanning agreed to provide administration support for the scheme but later withdrew participation. Because of the high cost of collecting the small amounts owed by back yard fruit producers together with Shire withdrawal, the commissioners resolved on 21 March2002 to seek the Ministers approval to write off the outstanding debts.
For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs?
Not applicable.
(c) For the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt?
Not applicable
(d) For the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
Not applicable
Considering the intent of this Question on Notice was to determine the cause of the increase in debt written off for the Agriculture Produce Commission the questions asked with respect to Agriculture Produce Commission above have been responded to below for the Department of Agriculture.
(a) what is the break down of the debt written off by the Department of Agriculture for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003;
(a.1) 2001/2002
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure
Elegant Landscapes $1,972.00 Purchase of palms The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
Work Plan Foundation $1,280.00 Recovery of training fees Following dispute by debtor and consideration of the circumstances
relating to cancellation of the seminar the debt was written off.
Sundry ITEMS less than $5,643.54
$1,000 written off
Total $8,895.54
(a.2) 2002/2003
Debtor Name Amount Cause of Debt Follow up Procedure
JJ Skillecorn Consulting P/L $6,160.00 Consultancy Services Refer to debt collection agency, company ceased trading, failed to
succeed against Director of Company, debt written off.
Manual Calzada $11,160.00 Consultancy and Following attempts to recover the debt the Department referred
assessment services the matter to the Crown solicitor’s Office for debt recovery action.
provided to a property in A summons and warrant of execution were issued, but the
Gingin at Swan Location company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered
5395, Cowalla Road. with the liquidator.
WA Certified Seed
Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,085.70 Seed testing The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
WA Certified Seed
Potato Co (G. Britza) $3,763.55 Dishonoured Cheque as above
Gillian Lane $1,901.34 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee.
Hayes O'Donnell (Edward) $1,200.00 Salary Overpayment Instalments were received from ex employee totalling $614.10.
Referred to debt collection agency following default on instalments.
Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee.
James McCormick $2,657.99 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over proof of debt.
TQA - Tasmanian
Quality Assured $1,540.00 Outstanding royalty Referred to debt collection agency. Recommendation made to
payments write off debt following dispute with client.
Miriwoong Farm
(Administration) $2,640.00 Misting of Mangoes The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
Danelle Kaye Woods -
Bankrupt $3,980.18 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after ex employee was declared bankrupt.
Thomas Miller $1,770.17 Salary Overpayment Debt written off after trace failed to locate ex employee.
Techgro $11,814.00 Training During attempts to recover this debt by the Department the
company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was registered
with the liquidator.
Yinnetharra Station $1,261.45 Livestock Inspection Following attempts to recover this 1996 debt and a dispute over the
debt the amount was written off.
Yinnetharra Station $1,430.60 As above as above
Agricultural Exports $1,415.80 Livestock Inspections Debt referred to Crown Law. Debt written off after Company was
deregistered.
Cawse Nickel Operation $1,138.79 Protection services The company proceeded into liquidation. Proof of debt was
registered with the administrator.
Angelina Galati $1,140.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt.
Christopher Darwin $1,277.57 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following dispute over debt.
Giuliano Valenti $1,009.15 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following recommendation from debt collection
agency.
Jeffrey Qualla $1,365.00 Salary Overpayment Debt written off following inability of debt collection agency to
locate ex employee.
Sundry ITEMS less than $25,454.21 Various services as per The Department of Agriculture debt collection policy was applied
$1,000 written off fees and charges schedule to each debt.
Total $87,165.50
(b) what action was taken to recover outstanding debts, before the write-downs;
Debt recovery policy for the Department of Agriculture includes issuing a late payment notice to debtors who are outside credit terms with the debt being referred to the Departments’ debt collection contractor where the debtor fails to pay. Legal action normally follows where debts are not paid. Where companies go into liquidation proof of the debt is registered with the administrator and the debt written off.
(c) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the increase in write-downs;
Finalisation of debts recovery actions on debts that were greater than one year old.
(d) for the financial year 2002/2003, what is the amount of each debt;
Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
(e) for the financial year 2002/2003, what was the cause of the debt?
Refer to comments provided in (a.2) above
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