A parliamentary question regarding creditor payment times is met with a response indicating the information is not readily available due to system limitations, but willingness to investigate specific concerns is offered.

AnsweredQoN 801Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 February 2003
Portfolio
Consumer and Employment Protection

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(b) the number of creditors paid within 30 days, 45 days, 60 days and 90 days or more of the receipt of the invoice; (c) for invoices paid after 60 days, what was the value of each invoice; and (d) for invoices paid after 90 days or more, what was the value of each invoice?
(c) for invoices paid after 60 days, what was the value of each invoice; and (d) for invoices paid after 90 days or more, what was the value of each invoice?
(d) for invoices paid after 90 days or more, what was the value of each invoice?
I would advise that information systems used in agencies are designed to address operational and statutory requirements and don't necessarily facilitate the ready provision of information being sought by the member. However, if the member has a particular issue of concern, I would be pleased to consider arranging for the agency to provide information on that specific issue.
However, if the member has a particular issue of concern, I would be pleased to consider arranging for the agency to provide information on that specific issue.

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Answered
3 April 2003
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
37 days
The information being sought by the member is not readily available.
I would advise that information systems used in agencies are designed to address operational and statutory requirements and don't necessarily facilitate the ready provision of information being sought by the member.
However, if the member has a particular issue of concern, I would be pleased to consider arranging for the agency to provide information on that specific issue.

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