Forest Products Commission - Statement of Corporate Intent
1135. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the Minister for Forestry:
I refer to the Western Australian Auditor General’s report, “Audit Results Report 2008-09 Assurance Audits: Report 13 — November 2009” and the failure of the Forest Products Commission to meet its legislative requirements to table a statement of corporate intent for both the 2008-09 and 2009-10 financial years.
(1) Why has the FPC failed to table these reports for two years in a row?
(2) When will the reports be tabled?
(3) What will the minister be doing to rectify this situation?
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied:
I thank the member for the question.
(1)-(3) The responsibility for tabling the 2008-09 statement of corporate intent was with the previous government. Since becoming Minister for Forestry the minister has been reviewing the state’s forestry industry and the operation of the Forest Products Commission within that industry. The minister proposes to finalise this review shortly, which will guide the future strategic direction of the Forest Products Commission. Further SCIs will be tabled in accordance with the timetable.