A WA parliamentary question on notice requested information on bad debts written off within the Deputy Premier's portfolio since February 2001. The response details amounts and, where permissible, names of debtors, citing taxpayer secrecy for some.

AnsweredQoN 2014Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 September 2003
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy

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(1) What was the amount of bad debts written off for each department and agency within the Deputy Premier’s portfolio since 19 February 2001?
(2) Were any of these debts above $10,000 and if so, what is the name of the person or company who owed the debt?

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Answered
4 December 2003
Response time
79 days
(1) $1,513,526. (2) Yes. The names of the person or company who owed the debt cannot be revealed as the write-offs relate to taxation debtors and the secrecy provisions of the taxation legislation precludes disclosure of taxpayer information. WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) Yes. The names of the person or company who owed the debt cannot be revealed as the write-offs relate to taxation debtors and the secrecy provisions of the taxation legislation precludes disclosure of taxpayer information. WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
WA Treasury Corporation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
Office of Native Title (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(1) Nil (2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General (1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(1) Nil (2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
Western Power Corporation (1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(1) $9.755 Million – The write off of these debts followed receivership or liquidation of the account holder. (2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) FERMANAGH FISHERIES PTY LTD GERALDTON BRICKWORKS PTY LTD GERALDTON BUILDING CO PTY LTD H B BRADY CO PTY LTD HEALTHLAND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD CENTAUR MINING PTY LTD MERLIN UNIT TRUST RAINBOW FISH FARM PL SWANRIDGE HOLDINGS PTY LTD WILUNA GENERAL STORE BOUNTY (VICTORIA) P/L T/AS BOUNTY GOLD MINE INFERRERA MICHAEL BAYWAVE PTY LTD BOTANIC JOINT VENTURE CUSTOM PLASTICS EASTERN PROSPERITY INVESTMENTS P ESPLANADE HOTEL (PORT HEDLAND) FREMANTLE COMMODITY TRADERS KALLYSTAH PTY LTD MANJIMUP COOL STORES PALMER MICHAEL J PEMPINE PTY LTD PIEMAN AUST PL PIEMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PLANTATION EQUITY SERVICES PTY L RANCHER PTY LTD RANS MANAGEMENT GROUP RK AND CM EGGELING PTY LTD ROSTLEA HOLDINGS PTY LTD SOUTHERN WINE CORPORATION LTD SUPERSORB MINERALS NL THE REGENT CINEMA Office of Energy (1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(1) No bad debts have been written off by the Office of Energy since 19 February 2003. (2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
Office of Gas Access Regulation (1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(1) Nil (2) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable

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