❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding fee increases within the Education portfolio since 2008, revealing instances where fees exceeded CPI and regulated limits, requiring refunds. The question seeks detailed information on these increases, their justification, and current fee amounts.
AnsweredQoN 4728Legislative Council
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For each agency in the Education portfolio since 23 September 2008 -
(1) Has any tariff, fee or charge increased by an amount greater than the consumer price index for that year?
(2) If yes to (1) -
(a) what was the name and purpose of the tariff, fee or charge;
(b) on what date did the increase come into effect;
(c) what was the amount of the tariff, fee or charge prior to the increase;
(d) what was the amount of the tariff, fee or charge following the increase;
(e) what was the amount the tariff, fee or charge was above the consumer price index for that year;
(f) why was the increase above the consumer price index; and
(g) what is the current amount of the tariff, fee or charge?
(1) Has any tariff, fee or charge increased by an amount greater than the consumer price index for that year?
(2) If yes to (1) -
(a) what was the name and purpose of the tariff, fee or charge;
(b) on what date did the increase come into effect;
(c) what was the amount of the tariff, fee or charge prior to the increase;
(d) what was the amount of the tariff, fee or charge following the increase;
(e) what was the amount the tariff, fee or charge was above the consumer price index for that year;
(f) why was the increase above the consumer price index; and
(g) what is the current amount of the tariff, fee or charge?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
30 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
64 days
I am advised by the agencies listed below as follows:
Department of Education
(1) Yes.
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Refer to Attachment 1 [see tabled paper no.]
In relation to Note 1 of Attachment 1, the fees charged, between 2008 and 2010, were subsequently found to be in excess of the regulated fee limit of $7 500. Refunds were provided to affected students. The final fees, net of refunds, were $7 500 per student in accordance with the regulated fee limit.
In relation to Note 2 of Attachment 1, the fees charged, between 2008 and 2010 were subsequently found to be in excess of the regulated fee limit of $12 000. Refunds were provided to affected students. The final fees, net of refunds, were $12 000 per student in accordance with the regulated fee limit.
Country High School Hostels Authority
(1) Yes.
(2)(a) CHSHA Residential College Boarding Fee.
(2)(b) February 2010.
(2)(c) $9 430 per annum.
(2)(d) $10 370 per annum.
(2)(e) $808 per annum.
(2)(f) Increase was necessary due to a significant increase in residential college domestic and food costs.
(2)(g) $10 680 per annum.
Public Education Endowment Trust
(1) The Public Education Endowment Trust does not set any tariffs, fees or charges. Consequently the question is not applicable.
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Not applicable.
Department of Education Services
(1) Yes.
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Refer to Attachment 2 [see tabled paper no.]
Curriculum Council
(1) Yes
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Refer to Attachment 3 [see tabled paper no.]
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Department of Education
(1) Yes.
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Refer to Attachment 1 [see tabled paper no.]
In relation to Note 1 of Attachment 1, the fees charged, between 2008 and 2010, were subsequently found to be in excess of the regulated fee limit of $7 500. Refunds were provided to affected students. The final fees, net of refunds, were $7 500 per student in accordance with the regulated fee limit.
In relation to Note 2 of Attachment 1, the fees charged, between 2008 and 2010 were subsequently found to be in excess of the regulated fee limit of $12 000. Refunds were provided to affected students. The final fees, net of refunds, were $12 000 per student in accordance with the regulated fee limit.
Country High School Hostels Authority
(1) Yes.
(2)(a) CHSHA Residential College Boarding Fee.
(2)(b) February 2010.
(2)(c) $9 430 per annum.
(2)(d) $10 370 per annum.
(2)(e) $808 per annum.
(2)(f) Increase was necessary due to a significant increase in residential college domestic and food costs.
(2)(g) $10 680 per annum.
Public Education Endowment Trust
(1) The Public Education Endowment Trust does not set any tariffs, fees or charges. Consequently the question is not applicable.
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Not applicable.
Department of Education Services
(1) Yes.
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Refer to Attachment 2 [see tabled paper no.]
Curriculum Council
(1) Yes
(2)(a)-(2)(g) Refer to Attachment 3 [see tabled paper no.]
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