Mr. Hyde asks about the handling of unclaimed bank account monies in WA, specifically if they return to WA consolidated revenue and how much has been received since 2008. The Treasurer responds that these monies are governed by Commonwealth legislation and managed by ASIC, so no funds are returned to WA.

AnsweredQoN 7370Legislative Assembly
Asked
1 March 2012
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Treasurer

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In relation to unclaimed monies from bank accounts in Western Australia, I ask:
(a) are unclaimed monies in bank accounts based in Western Australia returned to consolidated revenue in Western Australia, and
(i) if so, how much money has the Government received from unclaimed monies each financial year since 2008?

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Answered
20 March 2012
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19 days
(a) No. Unclaimed monies from bank accounts are governed by Commonwealth legislation and administered by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
(i) Not applicable
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