Annual Report 2009/10 Premier Corporate Members 2009/10 Patron 2009/10 Highlights His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC, Governor of Western Australia

2010 Advancing Excellence in the Public Sector

4686 Registrations Vice Patron Hon. Colin Barnett MEc MLA, 33 Professional Development Events Premier of Western Australia Vice Patron 79 Learning & Development Courses Hon. Eric Ripper MLA, Leader of the Opposition 34 In-Houses Training Courses

43 Speakers and Facilitators presented our L&D Program Vision Statement The Institute of Public Administration Australia, Western 60 Keynote Speakers, Facilitators and Panel Members Australia is the professional body for the public sector – presented our Events Program our representation primarily comes from the Australian Public Sector, Western Australian Public Service, Local Government, IPAA WA engaged with over 44,000 public servants the University Sector, and Enterprise-based government through online newsletters like Bulletin, News Alerts corporations. and social media sites like twitter We strive to provide innovative professional development opportunities to both our members and supporters so that they can be best informed about the major directions in government and public administration, both locally and internationally. We connect members with the people and ideas that matter. From t year after long and notable service. notable and long after year the during resigned who Stanley, Garrick thank also I President. Vice National as recently most Council, National and Council WA Divisional the on both years many for Institute the served who Clarkson Sandy of contribution the Iacknowledge particular In Institute. the of behalf on work their for year the through resigned who others and terms their completed who councillors those thank I another. of re-election the and councillors new five of election the saw 2008 October in meeting general annual Institute’s The environment. this in relevance our tomaintain stakeholders and members our support to ways reinvent tocontinuously need Institute the Wein hurdles. new with littered is administration public in excellence toachieving route the but waned, has crisis financial global the of threat The sectors. h e President education, and housing housing and education, health, the in especially Government, Australian of agenda extensive the of impacts the tomanage had also has and reforms own its continued has Government State The government. of spheres all in WA continue in sector public the facing challenges the and change of pace The

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1 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 From the President

President – Christopher Williams MIPAA – Regional Adviser, Australian Public Service Commission Vice-President – Sue McCarrey MIPAA – A/Deputy Director General, Policy, Planning and Investments, Department of Transport Vice President – Dr Kim Schofield MIPAA – Deputy Commissioner Capability and Development, Public Sector Commission Secretary – Dr Jim Rhoads MIPAA – Research Manager, National Native Title Tribunal Treasurer – John Griffiths MIPAA – Lecturer, Murdoch University

Councillors Alan Abraham MIPAA, Chief Finance Officer, Corruption & Crime Commission Dr Lynn Allen MIPAA Professor David Gilchrist MIPAA, Assistant Auditor General Standards & Quality, Office of the Auditor General Dr Yvonne Haigh MIPAA – Lecturer, Murdoch University Susan Hunt PSM MIPAA, Director General, Perth Zoo Susan Kurtjak MIPAA, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Public Service Commission Tami Maitre MIPAA – Manager, Royalties for Regions and Corporate Services, Gascoyne Development Commission

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 Richard Sellers MIPAA, Director General, Department of Mines & Petroleum Lesley van Schoubroeck MIPAA – Director, Organisational Reform, Mental Health Commission Willow Warren MIPAA, Science Officer, Department of Health

Alan Abraham Susan Hunt Susan Kurtjak Willow Warren Dr Yvonne Haigh

Christopher Sue McCarrey Dr Kim Schofield Dr Jim Rhoads John Griffiths Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / Williams 2 Dr Lynn Allen Tami Maitre Lesley van Professor Richard Sellers Schoubroeck David Gilchrist IPAA WA. IPAA for change of one been has year This board at this level. this at board on came that organisations the with delighted we were and initiative anew was This recognition. brand higher as as well development professional in efficiencies cost to offer designed of benefits arange with membership of corporate levels higher two of that. We introduced appreciative and grateful WA we are in and Institute the to support continued have Members Corporate Members. Regional for adiscount introducing including to Membership changes some We initiated successful. was strategy our Report, Financial the read you when see will you As development. career to important was identified members our that events and training delivering of sight losing never whilst All revenue. increasing and expenses reducing on diligently working this; for toallow deliverables job reassigning numbers; staff minimum with working included which strategies reduction cost implementing 2007/08 in meant This 2008/09. and experienced results financial negative the around toturn designed was that to, budget a worked and prepared, Weambitiously revenue. of loss the toarrest strategies implemented and finances our scrutinised Weclosely cause us discomfort, for change is the essence of life. which changes the against complaining in pastor the regretting vainly in time mustlose never One From t h e C h ie f E

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3 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 Membership

• Relevant and important information in the form Individual of the Australian Journal of Public Administration Following on from the financial loss sustained in (AJPA) and Public Administration Today (PAT) 2008/09 the Institute conducted an audit on all income every quarter. streams including Membership. We found that, across • Opportunity to network with your peers and all membership categories, the fee unfortunately those at levels you aspire to at no additional cost Corporate did not cover basic membership benefits. This was • Opportunity to nominate for the IPAA WA Government agencies continue to strongly support particularly so in the case of the Young Professional Council, and if elected, to become part of this the Institute and we have seen an increase in the Membership fee which was being heavily subsidised important and influential group. number of Corporate Members that are attending by the Institute. • Many opportunities throughout the year to meet our PD Events and Training Courses. Many also took advantage of the 10% discount they receive when Unfortunately some hard decisions had to be made some of the most senior members of the booking In-House Training. as the Institute knew its members wanted to stop public sector. the depletion of funds. This meant increasing the • Register for the IPAA National Conference at We introduced two new levels of Corporate membership subscription fees across all categories Individual Member rate. Membership this year, Premier and Gold. We are and reassessing some of the complimentary • For the 2010/11 membership year we have pleased to recognise those organisations that joined membership inclusions. introduced an IPAA WA Membership Card. Show at this inaugural level: your Membership card at these specially selected This did have an impact and we saw a significant partners and gain instant benefit in the form of: Premier reduction in the number of Individual Members. Department of State Development However, many members did renew and we attracted LUNA PALACE CINEMAS

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 new ones. We want to thank the Individual Members $2.50 off every full priced ticket Murdoch University that continue to support the Institute during these BOFFIN BOOKSTORE Public Sector Commission challenging times. We are most appreciative and value 10% discount on all full priced books* Gold your patronage. TRAVEL EYES 20% off travel insurance; Department for Planning For those of you that did not renew we urge you to TRENCH HEALTH & FITNESS Department for Regional Development & Lands take another look at the many benefits of membership: 10% – 20% discount on a range of services* Department of Housing • You always pay the lowest registration fee for *Some terms and conditions apply, see Department of Mines & Petroleum any Professional Development Seminar, Workshop, www.wa.ipaa.org.au for more details. Department of Transport Learning & Development Course or Special Event Office of Energy we run. Public Transport Authority West Coast Institute of Training Institute of Public Administration Australia WA /

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5 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 Advancing excellence in the public sector

Lunch with the Secretaries RightClick IPAA WA provided an opportunity for participants We know the world wide web has changed the way we to join in a conversation with the highest level operate and that technology is constantly changing. commonwealth public servants Right Click 2009, an inaugural IPAA WA event, • Mr Terry Moran, Secretary, Department of the explored the impact of technology on the workplace. Prime Minister & Cabinet Speakers included Michael Malone, the CEO of iiNet; • Mr Mike Mrdak, Secretary, Department of Neil Hymans, Speaker, Writer and Broadcaster; Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Anni Mac, trend forecaster and; Roshan Weddikkara, and Local Government; Marketing and Communications. • Ms Robyn Kruk, Secretary, Department of the Getting the Most Out of Your Team – Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; with Glenn Capelli • Mr John Pierce, Secretary, Department of This was an interactive, dynamic and engaging Breakfast with Ben Wyatt Resources, Energy and Tourism presentation by Glenn Capelli, focused on getting the • Mr Jim Murphy, Undersecretary, Department of most out of your team. This was another event aimed at our Young Treasury and Finance Professionals. Participants had the opportunity to Shaping the Views at the Top hear Ben Wyatt Shadow Treasurer, one of the States Specifically targeted at Young Professionals in the youngest politicians and recognised leaders, speak on sector, the 2009 Shaping the Views at the Top Event his journey as a leader. Ben then generously took the built on the success of 2008. time to answer questions and speak with many of the Under-Treasurer, Tim Marney; Director General of participants personally. Department of Housing, Grahame Searle; Director

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 Health Reform and the COAG Agenda General, Department of the Attorney General, IPAA WA showed its ability to respond to topical issues Cheryl Gwilliam,; and Director General, Department by providing a seminar on the proposed federal health of Premier and Cabinet, Peter Conran provided reforms. The speakers were Professor Mike Daube, a framework for the work being undertaken by Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA; Mr Rohan the Economic Audit Committee (EAC). Facilitated Greenland, National Heart Foundation; Professor Gary group discussions provided an opportunity for the Geelhoed, Australian Medical Association WA; Ms participants to input their views and ideas into the EAC Jennifer Solitario HBF and Professor Harry Phillips, and public policy in general. political commentator. Participants were exposed to Secretaries with Chris Williams a range of different perspectives, in a stimulating and thought provoking session. Institute of Public Administration Australia WA /

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7 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 TRAINING COURSES

Core Public Sector Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Appointment: Getting It Right Budget Process, Cycle & Preparation Financial Statements in the Public Sector Inside Government: The Legislative Framework Introduction to Policy Work KPIs & Agency Reporting Policy Evaluation Statistics and Their Uses Governance & Legal Personal & Professional Skills Statistics for Policy Makers Introduction to Conducting Investigations Editing and Proofreading Skills Writing Ministerial Briefings Interviewing Skills for Investigations Effective Email: Taming the Beast Writing Ministerial Letters EEO, Anti-Bullying & Sexual Misconduct – Training for Emotional Intelligence Writing Policy Documents all Employees Executive Writing Skills Writing Skills for Government EEO, Anti-Bullying & Sexual Misconduct – Training for Grammar & Punctuation Essentials Managers and Supervisors Grammar basics for those with English as a second language Management & Leadership How to Produce Better Publications – On Paper and 5 Quick Moves to Improving Your Teams Effectiveness On Line

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 Building & Leading High Performance Teams Presenting to Influence and Persuade Creativity and Visioneering Say It and Show It – How to add Impact to your Change Management for Team Leaders Presentations How to Facilitate Effective Meetings – 7 Easy Steps Speak Up – and Boost your Career Prospects Leadership – What Every New Manager Needs to Know Sustainability – introduction to strategies, tools and Organisational Politics, Interpersonal Mush and all that step-by-step planning for success. Jazz The Essentials of Good Report Writing Strategic Planning 101 Unlocking the Potential: Finding and Keeping a Great Mentor Unlocking the Potential: the Keys to Developing Strong Mentoring Relationships

Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / Writing an Effective Business Case Writing with Style – the Power of Plain English 8 Planning to Engage your Community Online Community your to Engage Planning outcomes the Evaluating Stakeholders: your Engaging Techniques Tools & Facilitation Stakeholders: your Engaging aFramework Developing Stakeholders: your Engaging Workin TRAINING g w it h C ommunities C OURSES Tony Malkovic Rick Cummings Phil Hancock Peter Robinson Brown Paddi Hymans Neil Mark Kelly Portsmouth Karen John Harman Levin Joel Stuart Jan Sclanders Maxine Saggers Jan Lisson Kim Jack Busch Bayne Greg Tenna Sala Franca Lavell Dorothy Crispin Butteriss Huffer Andrew Alan Hancock ABS S P FACILITATORS AND EAKERS

9 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 WS Lonnie Awards

The WS Lonnie Awards were established in 1984 following a bequest from Mrs H.L. Lonnie Winners in memory of her late husband Mr W.S. Lonnie MC CBE MVO. W.S. Lonnie Memorial Trophy: Main Roads Western Australia Mr Lonnie had a long and distinguished career in the The Annual W.S. Lonnie Awards Presentation Margaret Nadebaum Trophy: th State public service, culminating in his final post as celebrated its 25 year in 2010 and as such a special Insurance Commission of Western Australia Under Secretary, Premier’s Department during the logo was developed to signify this milestone. Allan Skinner Trophy: premiership of Sir Charles Court. Dr Wally Cox PSM Chaired the Judging Panel for Main Roads Western Australia The primary vehicle for accountability in the Public the last time as he announced he was stepping down Margaret McAleer Special Commendation: Sector has been the way Public Sector agencies after 5 years in the role. Thank you Wally for your Main Roads Western Australia report their performance. The Awards recognise the commitment and continued support not only of the importance of being accountable and transparent in WS Lonnie Awards but of IPAA WA also. a succinct and independent way. It encourages and Members of the 25th Annual W.S. Lonnie celebrates excellence in annual reporting, which is Judging Panel: central to good corporate governance. Hon. Lisa Baker MLA Member for Maylands IPAA WA organises and hosts these important annual Mr. Ron Kawalilak Department of Environment awards which recognise and highlight excellence and & Conservation improved accountability standards in annual reporting Dr. Jim Rhoads National Native Title Tribunal across the WA State Public Sector. This is a mammoth Mr. Grant Robinson KPMG task as all State Agencies and tertiary education Mr. Alan Abraham Corruption & Crime institutions are eligible and considered as part of the Commission

ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 judging process. An independent panel of leading (Council Representative) figures assesses all entrants against the established Hon Bill Marmion with Chris Williams criteria. Dr Wally Cox, IPAA WA National Fellow and former State Council President has chaired the WS Lonnie Awards Judging Panel for the past five years. He commented on how pleasing it is to see the impact the Awards have had in improving reporting standards across the sector. Institute of Public Administration Australia WA /

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Learning and Development Advisory Group NATIONAL IPAA FELLOW The Learning and Development Advisory Group The following agencies and individuals were involved in The National Council appoints members of the (LADAG) was established to assist the Institute of Public the inaugural LADAG: Institute who have made an outstanding contribution Administration (WA) Division in achieving its service • Department of State Development – Joanna Stuart to the practice and study of public administration to promise “To advance excellence in the public sector” • Murdoch University – Dr Yvonne Haig be a National Fellow of the Institute. through the delivery of high quality, relevant and cutting • Public Sector Commission – Kelly Morgan & National Fellows are nominated by the Division in edge professional development opportunities. Nevenka Krajsek which they have membership. They are reviewed The Group is comprised of representatives from • Department of Mines and Petroleum – Stedman Ellis against pre-determined criteria and winners Premier Corporate Members and Individual Members & Karen Pye are announced each year at the IPAA National and Chaired by Joanne Blayney IPAA WA Program • Lotterywest – Veronique Renel Conference. Development Manager. Members of the LADAG have utilised their networks, WA Recipients knowledge and expertise to provide direction, options Dr. Wally Cox PSM Mr Allan Skinner and ideas for the Learning & Development Program of Ms Maxine Murray Mr Alan Peachment IPAA WA. They have provided an invaluable support to Dr Geoff Gallop Dr Michael Wood our small IPAA WA team and we thank them for their Dr Frank Harman Mr Robert MacKenzie support and commitment. Mr Des Pearson Mr Digby Blight Ms Chris Whitaker Mr Brian Burgess Ms Elizabeth Harman Mr Ronald Robertson Prizes and Scholarships Mr Martin Forrest Dr Gordon Reed IPAA WA 2009 Young Professional Scholarship Winner – Imogene Blair ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 Each year, IPAA WA acknowledges the important and distinctive high achievements of university students studying in IPAA WA Honorary Life Members: the fields of public administration. Acknowledging and valuing excellence is a central part of the Institutes’ mission in Mr Tim Benjamin Ms Marion Seboa advancing excellence within the public sector. Dr. Wally Cox PSM Ms Margaret Stockton Mr Mike Culmsee Ms Jan Stuart Awards were bestowed to a number of individuals from a variety of different areas and in 2009/10 the Institute was Ms Lyn Genoni Dr Mike Wood pleased to award the following students: Dr Barbara Meddin Mr Keith Graham University of Western Australia, Best Graduate in Performance Management and Evaluation – Aislim van der Walt Mr John Persse Mr Brian Burgess Murdoch University, Best Graduand in the BA Public Policy and Management – Carole Rakotonirina Edith Cowan University, Outstanding Student – Graduate Certificate of Business in Management –Derek Carroll John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Best Student in Public Administration – Sheree Edmondson Institute of Public Administration Australia WA /

Treasurer’s Financial

The financial outcomefrom the 2009/10 Income andExpenditure Statement showed 2009/10

Accrued sales recorded in the Events Managements System included de a Provision for Doubtful Debts was valued and taken up in this 2009/10 This in

The Income and Expenditure Statement also included an adjustment of $14,99 in

Whilst the trading outcome for the year was a small accrual deficit of $23,329, IPAA increased from $464,621 to $491,430.

For the next financial year ending 30 June 2011 a small surplus of $12,000 i conservative.

The 2009/10 result contrasts sharply with deficits of $111,725 for 2007/8 and

This remarkable turnaround is largely attributable to the focussed management budgeted revenue in a very competitive environment.

Ms Petrie was appointed in March 2009 and was able to reduce and carefully ma an overall deficit of $38,324. also increase revenue by 48% - with strong leadership, innovative strategies and hard

Ms Petrie comprehensively reviewed all programs and operations in developing a robust incorporated some significant changes in how IPAA WA goes aboutits bus

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l statements. l c as at at as c 13 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 independenT to the Members of Institute of Public AdministrationaudiT Australiaor’s WA Inc Tor’s reporT reporT independenT audi to the Members of Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Inc auditoR’s opinion In our opinion, the financial report of Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Inc presents fairly, Rt respects the financial position of Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Inc as of 3 se financial report, of Institute of Public RepoRt on the Financial Repo financial performance for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting policies describ in all material We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpo ets and liabilities statement as at 30 June financial statements, and the Associations Incorporation Act (WA). 0 June 2010 and of its Administration Australia WA Inc (the association), which comprises the ass summary of significant accounting ed in Note 1 to the 2010, and the income and expenditure statement for the year then ended,Council. a policies, other explanatory notes and the statement by members of the Rt R the finanCial Repo CounCil’s Responsibility fo ion of the financial report and ments, which form part of The Council of the association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentat Graeme T Lean he Associations Incorporation Act has determined that the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial state GT Lean & Associates the financial report, are consistent with the financial reporting requirements of t onsibilities also include designing, Registered Auditor No 13943 (WA) and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. The Council's resp fair presentation of the financial implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and lecting and applying appropriate Dated this 5th day of October 2010 the circumstances. report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; se 1st Floor accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in 424 Fitzgerald St pinion is expressed as to auditoR’s Responsibility NORTH PERTH WA 6006 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on ourte toaudit. meet No the o needs of the members. whether the accounting policies used, as described in Note 1, are appropria hese Auditing Standards require that and perform the audit to We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. T we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagementsaterial and misstatement. plan obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from m amounts and disclosures in the An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the including the assessment of the risks financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, aking those risk assessments, ation of the financial report of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In m the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation andnces, fair butpresent not for the purpose of expressing in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumsta udes evaluating the appropriateness the Council, as well as an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also incl of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. purpose of fulfilling the Council’s financial The financial report has been prepared for distribution to members for the mption of responsibility for any er than the members, or for any reporting under the Associations Incorporation Act (WA). We disclaim any assu reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any person oth ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 purpose other than that for which it was prepared. riate to provide a basis for our We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and approp audit opinion. lian professional ethical independenCe In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Austra pronouncements.

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i For the Year ended 30 June 2010

Income Members Subscriptions Young Professionals’ Network ncome and Professional Development Program Sponsorship

Less Direct Expenses Professional Development Program National Conference Expenses Youth Professional Network Expenses Journals and Capitation Fees IT Expenses Other Expenses Marketing, Promotion & Advertising Expenses

Gross Income from Professional Activity

Expenditure Accounting & Consultancy Fees Auditor’s Remuneration Bank Charges Doubtful Debts Depreciation Insurance Costs Interest Paid – Other Persons/Corporations OfficeExpenses Printing & Stationery Rent Repairs & Maintenance Salaries Staff Amenities and Welfare Subscriptions Superannuation Contributions Telephone Travelling Expenses

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1,225,412

245,246 935,032

448,509

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. financial these of part form notes accompanying The

Accumulated Surplus at the end of the year the of end the at Surplus Accumulated

Adjustments Income Sundry

Expenses Year Prior

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Prior Year Transactions Year Prior

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15 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA / ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 audiTors independence Under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 declaraT balance sheeT ion

As at 30 June 2010 To Members of Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Inc 2009 2010 I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Institute of Public Note $ $ Australia WA Inc for the year ended 30 June 2010 there have been;

a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relationAdministration to the

audit; and 464,621 491,429 Current Assets 2 b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 14 ,12 9 Cash and Cash Equivalents 3 63,646 Trade and Other Receivables 478,750 555,075 Total Current Assets 3 7, 0 2 1 Non-Current Assets 4 33,204 Graeme T Lean Property, Plant and Equipment 3 7, 0 2 1 33,204 GT Lean & Associates Total Non-Current Assets 515,771 1st Floor. 424 Fitzgerald St, North Perth WA 6006 588,279 Total Assets Dated this 5th day of October 2010

9 7, 7 2 3 Current Liabilities 5 83,313 96,915 Trade and Other Payables 6 2 17, 4 7 2 13,377 Short-Term Financial Liabilities 7 18,062 Provisions 208,015 318,847 Total Current Liabilities 208,015 318,847 Total Liabilities 307,756 269,432 Net Assets 307,756 Equity 269,432 Retained Surplus 307,756 269,432 Total Equity ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10

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n For the Year ended 30 June 2010

1. 1. The financial statements are special purpose financial statements prepared requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (WA). The Council has d reporting entity.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based o take into account changing money values or, except where specifically stated, curren assets.

The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period u have been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements.

(a) Cash and Cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdra borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

(b) Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive ob state which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outfl

Provisions are measured using the best estimate of the amounts required to settle t reporting period.

( o Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arisingfrom the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits have been measu the liability is settled. C) (d) Property Plant and equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accum

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the asset commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

(e) Revenue and Revenue from the provision of membership subscriptions is recognised on a straight l

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(f) Goods and Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except pR incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances, the GST is rec acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in t statement are shown inclusive of GST.

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sTaTemenTs noTes To The Financial For the Year ended 30 June 2010

2009 2010 $ $

payables 5. tRade and otheR – Current 11, 2 2 3 65,678 Sundry Creditors 60,854 17, 8 9 3 Accounts Payable 8,007 14 ,15 2 Payroll Liabilities 3,229 9 7, 7 2 3 Provision for GST 83,313 9 7, 7 2 3 83,313 Total Trade and Other Payables

6. Financial liabilities 11,956 Current 8,276 84,959 Superannuation Payable 2 0 9 ,19 6 96,915 Income in Advance 2 17, 4 7 2 96,915 2 17, 4 7 2 Total Financial Liabilities

7. pRovisions 13,377 Current 18,062 13,377 Employee Entitlements 18,062

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