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NOTICE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING A meeting of the Shire of Halls Creek will be held on Thursday 17

September 2015, at Frog Hollow Community, commencing at 11am.

AGENDA: 1. DECLARATION OF OPENING / ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS

2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE

(PREVIOUSLY APPROVED)/ LATE ARRIVALS

2.1 Attendance

2.2 Leave of Absence (previously approved)

2.3 Apologies

3. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE

Nil

4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

A requirement of the Local Government Act is that the public are allowed a minimum of 15 minutes to ask any questions of Council.

5. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

6. PETITIONS / DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDING MEMBER WITHOUT DISCUSSION

9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

INDEX - OFFICER / COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1: Chief Executive Officer

9.1.1: Proposed Savannah Way Limited Membership ................................. 3 9.1.2: Takeaway Alcohol Management Funding Approval ............................ 7

9.2: Health and Regulatory Services Manager 9.2.1: Application to Keep Three Dogs at Airport Residence ....................... 10

9.2.2: Application to Keep Three Dogs at 2 Neighbour Street ...................... 13 9.2.3: Nirrumbuk Application for Waiver of Tip Fees for Car Bodies .............. 16

9.2.4: Offloading of Trucks on Great Northern Hwy Side Parking ................. 19 9.3: Infrastructure Assets Manager

9.3.1: Budget Amendment 2015-2016 ..................................................... 23 9.3.2: Tree Pruning ............................................................................... 25

9.4: Corporate Services Manager 9.4.1: Review of Communication and Media Strategy ................................. 27

9.5: Strategic Planning Manager

9.5.1: Cashless Debit Card ..................................................................... 66 9.5.2: Local Planning Strategy ................................................................ 86

9.6: Youth and Community Development Manager 9.6.1: Alcohol Management Strategy ....................................................... 134

9.7: Financial Services Manager

9.7.1: Financial Investments as at July 2015 ............................................ 142 9.7.2: Statement of Financial Activity July 2015 ........................................ 145 9.7.3: Financial Investments as at August 2015 ........................................ 163

9.7.4: Accounts Paid by Authority August 2015 ......................................... 166

9.8 Report of the Cemetery Advisory Committee ..................................... 190 10. Confidential Reports ....................................................................... 191

10.1 Application for Renewal of Lease K851470 Location 72 Bulara 10.2 Lease of 88 Thomas Street

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Agenda for Ordinary Meeting of the Council to be held on 17 September 2015

9.1 Chief Executive Officer

Item Number: 9.1.1 Subject: Proposed Savannah Way Membership

Reporting Officer: Chief Executive Officer – Rodger Kerr-Newell

Meeting Date of Council: 17 September 2015

Declaration of Financial Interest: Nil. Matter for Consideration:

Authorisation for the Kimberley Regional Group to obtain a joint platinum membership of the Savannah Way Limited

Background: At the Kimberley Zone of WALGA Meeting on 3 August 2015 in Perth, the

Zone was presented the agenda item 8.4 ‘Savannah Way Membership’.

At this meeting of the Zone, the following Resolution was made with regard to the subject item.

RESOLUTION:

(REPORT RECOMMENDATION)

That the Kimberley Regional Group;

1. Authorises the four Kimberley Shires to jointly obtain platinum

membership of the Savannah Way Limited subject to each member

Councils endorsement, and

2. Adopt a budget amendment for 2015/16 for income of $5,000-Transfer

from reserve, Expenditure $5,000.

Moved: Cr Moulden Seconded: Cr Archer

Carried Unanimously 4/0

Subsequently, this report now seeks a resolution from Council.

Comments: The Shire of Halls Creek is currently a gold member of Savannah Way

Limited at an annual cost of $1,000. Current branding on the route, road signage, interpretive messages and brochure coverage is limited. It is anticipated that this move to a joint platinum membership would see

improvements in this area.

Savannah Way Limited is a non-profit company formed to market quality visitor experiences along the drive route for the economic and social well-

being of communities in the region. They work to assist small businesses and communities along the route through sustainable tourism and network support including tourism promotion, road signage, brochure and

merchandise distribution, agent and media contact. Savannah Way Limited also links stakeholders with the market (and each other), as well as assisting

regional development through research, projects, training and consultation.

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The promotion of the drive route is undertaken in co-ordination with our partners and members, including:

Tourism and service businesses;

State, Regional and Local tourism organisations; Local, State and Territory Government agencies; and

Community, Environment and Development organisations.

The organisation has Directors from Queensland, The Northern Territory and

Western Australia plus a part-time Manager. The Savannah Way is Australia's Adventure Drive, linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the historic

pearling town of Broome in Western Australia's Kimberley, via the natural wonders of Australia's tropical savannahs and the Northern Territory's Top End. The 3,700 kilometre route links 15 National Parks and five World

Heritage areas.

Savannah Way Limited operate a website to assist travellers plan their journey on the Savannah Way providing maps, brochures, newsletters, safety information, calendar of events and links to other websites.

This themed tourist route, “Australia’s Adventure Drive”, brings visitors to

the north for extended and repeat visits every year. The route was instigated through an agreement between Western Australia, the Northern Territory and

Queensland and is signposted along its 3,699 kilometre length. In The Kimberley the main route is along the Great Northern Highway, with the Gibb River road officially designated as an alternate route.

In Queensland’s Gulf Savannah three shires are each Platinum members of

the route’s promotional body, Savannah Way Limited, along with the Regional Development organisation and around 30 tourism businesses. This provides momentum for a range of activity with Regional and State Tourism

Organisations. In the Northern Territory several key operators are members along with Tourism NT as a Platinum member, again linking activity and

building visitation for areas outside major centres. The Regional Development Australia offices across northern Australia have

supported the route branding by financing last year’s reprint of the Savannah Way brochure along with Australia’s North West.

The Savannah Way Limited recommends a strategy to immediately raise the route’s standing and the associated marketing benefits. The Board of

Savannah Way Limited are offering the opportunity for the combined Kimberley Shires to join under one Platinum membership. This would mean a

combined fee of $5,500 including GST. It would allow all businesses in participating shires to receive membership benefits such as website listing and newsletter inclusion and enable the shires themselves

Statutory Environment: Nil.

Policy Implications: Nil.

Financial Implications: The cost of the membership, at $5,500 including GST, would be taken from

the Council contribution already allocated to the Kimberley Regional Group.

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Strategic Implications: The strategy behind participation in the Kimberley Regional Group was to improve communication amongst the Shire as well as take advantage of cost

saving initiatives such as that being presented here.

Officer’s Recommendation That Council endorse the Kimberley Regional Group’s recommendation to jointly obtain platinum membership of the Savannah Way Limited.

Voting Requirement: Simple majority.

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Item Number: 9.1.2 Subject: Proposed TAMS Funding Approval Reporting Officer: Chief Executive Officer – Rodger Kerr-

Newell


Declaration of Financial Interest: Nil.

Matter for Consideration: Authorisation for the Kimberley Regional Group to provide additional funding

of $15,000 to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) for the engagement of a resource to monitor and prepare an evaluation report on

the Takeaway Alcohol Management System (TAMS) trial. Background:

At the Kimberley Zone of WALGA Meeting on 3 August 2015 in Perth, the Zone was presented the agenda item 8.5 ‘Takeaway Alcohol Management

System request for additional financial assistance’. At this meeting of the Zone, the following Resolution was made with

regard to the subject item.

RESOLUTION:

(REPORT RECOMMENDATION)

That the Kimberley Regional Group;

1. Authorises the additional funding of $15,000.00 be provided to the Shire

of Wyndham East Kimberley for the engagement of a resource to monitor

and prepare an evaluation report on the Takeaway Alcohol Management

System Trial,

2. Seek individual member Council endorsement for the funding, and

3. Authorise the Zone Secretariat to write to Regional Development

Australia to provide an update on the TAMS Trial.

Moved: Cr Archer Seconded: Cr Moulden

Carried Unanimously 4/0

Subsequently, this report now seeks a resolution from Council.

Comments: The Kununurra Wyndham Alcohol Accord is a voluntary co-operative arrangement that aims to reduce the alcohol related harm that is caused by

excessive drinking.

The Kununurra Wyndham Alcohol Accord first proposed a Takeaway Alcohol Management System (TAMS) to the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor for endorsement in February 2012. The Department did not endorse

the proposal with the feedback that the Director was unable to endorse the TAMS method due to ramifications beyond the Liquor Control Act. Therefore

any such initiative would need to be on a voluntary basis.

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While it was clear that the TAMS option would need to be a voluntary initiative the Accord revisited the proposal in 2013. In the course of revisiting

the pro proposal, a multitude of concerns have been raised about the TAMS. These include privacy, procedures if the system fails (power failure etc.) and

people having difficulty obtaining suitable ID. It is the opinion of the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, and some

members of the Accord, that with good policy and procedures, all of these barriers can be overcome.

In addition to the operational barriers however, Licensees stated on 24 July 2014 that they are “supportive of a TAMS trial, subject to no direct costs

being incurred by the individual operators” and “we are not prepared to bear any of the costs associated with the installation or ongoing running costs or

maintenance of the system”. In response, the Accord sought funding for the rental of the equipment

required $13,500. Regional Development Australia has agreed to provide $6,567 and the Kimberley Regional Group the remaining $6,933. The Accord

was made aware of the availability of this funding at the 21 October Accord Meeting.

SWEK Shire President, Cr John Moulden, and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Louise Gee, met with the prominent Kununurra licensees prior to the Alcohol

Accord meeting on 3 February 2015.

It was agreed that The Hoochery Distillery would be exempt from involvement within the trial due to their additional restrictions, however there would need to be confirmation from all remaining licensees within Kununurra

and Wyndham to commence the trial.

The inclusion of additional licensees within the trial would require additional funding for the extra scanning equipment. Additional funding of $13,500 was provided by the Kimberley Regional Group at the Combined Kimberley Zone

of WALGA and Regional Collaborative Group Meeting on Sunday, 3 May 2015.

At the Kimberley Regional Group meeting held in Perth on 5 August 2015, it was noted that funding has not yet been secured by SWEK for the engagement of a resource to monitor and prepare an evaluation report on

the Takeaway Alcohol Management System Trial. Subsequently SWEK asked to have the funds for such a consultant contributed by the Kimberley

Regional Group. The intention of the contributed Council funds to the Kimberley Regional

Group is to support combined initiatives and achieve cost savings wherever possible where Shire’s share interests. It is the Officer’s recommendation

that this project does not meet those guidelines. Statutory Environment:

Restrictions on the Sale and supply of packaged liquor in Kununurra and Wyndham were introduced under section 64 of the Liquor Control Act

1988.

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The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor did not endorse the TAMS proposal with the feedback that the Director was unable to endorse TAMS method due to ramifications beyond the Liquor Control Act.


Financial Implications: The $15,000 of funding would be taken from the Council contribution already

allocated to the Kimberley Regional Group.

Strategic Implications: As a member of the Kimberley Regional Group, SoHC has a responsibility to ensure best use of combined funds to meet the best interest of all four

Shires.

Officer’s Recommendation That Council does not endorse the Kimberley Regional Group’s recommendation to provide additional funding of $15,000.00 to the Shire of

Wyndham East Kimberley for the engagement of a resource to monitor and prepare an evaluation report on the Takeaway Alcohol Management System

Trial.


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9.2 HEALTH AND REGULATORY SERVICES MANAGER

Item Number: 9.2.1

Subject: Application for Permission to Keep Three Dogs at the Airport Manager’s

Residence Proponent: Peter Allerman

Location: Halls Creek Reporting Officer: Health & Regulatory Services Manager -

Musa Mono



An application has been received from Mr Peter Allerman to keep three dogs at the Airport Manager’s Residence, located at Lot 9005, street

address 61 Stan Tremlett Drive. The dogs double as security at the airport and pets.

Applicant’s Submission: Peter Alleman recently adopted a stray dog which was in pup. It had 9

puppies and he gave away all the puppies except one which he intends to keep. Since he already had one dog, this now means that he has 3 dogs on the premises.

Statutory Environment:

Clause 3.2 subclause (2) of the Shire of Halls Creek Dogs Local Law 2015 restricts to two the number of dogs three months and older that can be

kept at a premises. Section 26 (3) of the Dog Act 1976 allows Council to grant an exemption

for a resident to keep more dogs than the Limit under the Local Laws subject to conditions.

“(3) Where by a local law under this Act a local government has placed a limit on the keeping of dogs in any specified area but the local government is satisfied in relation to any particular premises that the provisions of this Act relating to approved kennel

establishments need not be applied in the circumstances, the local government may grant an exemption in respect of those premises

but any such exemption —

(a) may be made subject to conditions, including a condition

that it applies only to the dogs specified therein;

(b) shall not operate to authorise the keeping of more than 6

dogs on those premises; and

(c) may be revoked or varied at any time.

Comments: This application is in respect of the following dogs:

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No Name Breed Size Age Gender Sterilised Registration details

1 Sassy Mixed 4-5 yrs Female Yes 150138

2 Max Mastiff cross Large 5yrs Male No 160048

3 Maxine Mixed Small 3mths Female No 160047

Maxine is fully vaccinated and microchipped by the Kununurra Vet.

The airport manager’s residence is secured with a six foot cyclone fence.

There are no neighbours around the residence and the dogs bark when people, vehicles or other animals approach the residence.

The area where the house is located is zoned public purpose - Aerodrome and there is enough yard for three dogs at the residence.

The ranger has inspected the premises and his report states as follows:

Fencing - fencing height is sufficient; gates in good order, fence is in very good condition.

Property is secure at all times and gate closed.

Shelter suitable for dogs - Yes

Access to food and water - Yes

Noxious odours - No Ranger’s comments - Dogs well looked after; clean and free

from disease.

The applicant appears to be experienced and knowledgeable in the proper management of dogs.

Consultation: Senior Ranger Craig Walker.

Strategic Implications: Nil. Policy Implications:

The application meets the requirements of Policy No. HLT 02 – Applications to keep more than the Prescribed Number of Dogs.

Financial Implications: Nil.

Officer’s Recommendation: That the application by Peter Allerman for an exemption from the Shire of

Halls Creek Dogs Local Law 2015 to allow the keeping of three dogs at the Airport Manager’s residence, Lot 9005, Street Address 61 Stan Tremlett Road be granted, subject to the following conditions:

1. the exemption applies only to the dogs named ‘Sassy’, ‘Max’ and ‘Maxine’, and once any of the dogs is deceased, sold or otherwise

disposed of, the exemption ceases to have effect; 2. the exemption will cease to have effect on the date of any conviction

for an offence relating to the Dog Act 1976 (WA) in respect of either

the dogs or any person in charge of those dogs;

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3. the property must be kept clear of all animal excreta using proper disposal methods;

4. adequate cover and protection is to be available for the dogs at all

times; 5. the dogs are to be adequately confined in accordance with the Dog

Act 1976 (WA); and 6. access is to be given to the Council for an annual inspection of them,

or more regularly if the Council so determines.


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Item Number: 9.2.2 Subject: Application for Permission to Keep

Three dogs - 2 Neighbour Street (Lot

418) Proponent: Bill Bain

Location: Halls Creek Reporting Officer: Health & Regulatory Services Manager

- Musa Mono



Matter for Consideration: An application has been received from Mr Bill Bain to keep three dogs at 2 Neighbour Street.

Applicant’s Submission:

The applicant, who operates Bain Transport service at the address has expressed a need for extra security for his business as he has had numerous break-ins in the past and every time there is a break-in

people’s goods, which will be in his custody at the time, are at risk.

Statutory Environment: Clause 3.2 subclause (2) of the Shire of Halls Creek Dogs Local Law 2015 restricts to two the number of dogs three months and older that can be

kept at a premises.

Section 26 (3) of the Dog Act 1976 allows council to grant an exemption for a resident to keep more dogs than the Limit under the Local Laws

subject to conditions.

“(3) Where by a local law under this Act a local government has placed a limit on the keeping of dogs in any specified area but the local government is satisfied in relation to any particular premises that

the provisions of this Act relating to approved kennel establishments need not be applied in the circumstances, the local

government may grant an exemption in respect of those premises but any such exemption —

(a) may be made subject to conditions, including a condition

that it applies only to the dogs specified therein;

(b) shall not operate to authorise the keeping of more than 6 dogs on those premises; and

(c) may be revoked or varied at any time.

Comments: This application is in respect of the following dogs

No Name Breed Size Age Gender De-sexed Registration details

1 BJ Harlequin Dane Large 1 year M No Registered 160004

2 Dooley Harlequin Dane Large 1 year M No Unregistered

3 Holly Mini Foxy Small 4 years F Yes Registered

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Great Danes are generally gentle giants, mild mannered and unless trained to be aggressive, they are docile friendly animals towards people.

Their sheer size is intimidating and the volume of the bark is enough to announce the presence of visitors or intruders. Great Danes tend to have some aggression towards other animals eg dogs and cats, unless they are

well trained.

The property is zoned mixed and is approximately 3026m2 in area – quite adequate for the number of dogs requested. The dogs are kept in a secured area during the day and are let free to roam the yard after hours.

The Senior Ranger has inspected the premises and his report states as

follows:

Fencing - fencing height is sufficient; gates in good

order, fence is in very good condition. Property is secure at all times and gate

closed. Shelter suitable for dogs - Yes

Access to food and water - Yes

Noxious odours - No

Ranger’s comments - Dogs well looked after; clean and free from disease.

There is no history of the dogs escaping from the yard.

Consultation: Senior Ranger Craig Walker.

Strategic Implications: Nil.

Policy Implications: The application meets the requirements of Policy No. HLT 02 – Applications to keep more than the Prescribed Number of Dogs.

Financial Implications: Nil.

Officer’s Recommendation: That the application by Bill Bain for an exemption from the Shire of Halls

Creek Dogs Local Law 2015 to allow the keeping of three dogs at Lot 418 Neighbour Street be granted, subject to the following conditions:

1. the exemption applies only to the dogs named ‘BJ’, ‘Dooley’ and ‘Holly’, and once any of the dogs is deceased, sold or otherwise disposed of, the exemption ceases to have effect;

2. the exemption will cease to have effect on the date of any conviction for an offence relating to the Dog Act 1976 (WA) in respect of either

the dogs or any person in charge of those dogs; 3. the property must be kept clear of all animal excreta using proper

disposal methods;

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4. adequate cover and protection is to be available for the dogs at all times;

5. the dogs are to be adequately confined in accordance with the Dog

Act 1976 (WA); and 6. access is to be given to the Council for an annual inspection of them,

or more regularly if the Council so determines. Voting Requirement: Simple majority.

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Item Number: 9.2.3 Subject: Application for waiver of Tip fees for

Domestic Waste – Nirrumbuk Aboriginal

Corporation Proponent: Sarah Morris – Nirrumbuk

Location: Halls Creek Reporting Officer: Health & Regulatory Services Manager –

Musa Mono



Matter for Consideration: Application for waiver of tip fees by Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation for domestic waste collected from houses around Halls Creek town site.

Applicant’s Submission:

Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation provides the Department of Housing funded Tenancy Support Programme in Halls Creek Town. Their clients often include a house and yard clean-up in their action plan. Clients who

do not have vehicles then request Nirrumbuk to transport the waste to the waste management site. It is Nirrumbuk’s submission that this is

essentially domestic waste which should not be charged at the waste management site.

Background: Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation is contracted to provide Tenancy

Support in Halls Creek and the communities in the Kutjungka Region.

The Tenancy Support programme is designed to provide information and support through the development of client action plans that address tenancy risks. Nirrumbuk claim that the tenants often include a yard and

house clean-up, and the removal of waste in their action plan.

The Shire of Halls Creek waste management sites accepts waste from residents’ homes without charge, if the waste is brought to the tip by residents themselves using their vehicles with or without trailers. If

residents hire a cleaning contractor to remove their waste, then the contractor is charged a fee before entering the waste management site as

the contractor will be conveying the waste to the tip as a commercial activity.

Last year 2014, Nirrumbuk submitted an application for exemption from tip fees for car bodies collected from people’s residences. Council granted

Nirrumbuk exemption from fees for car bodies from September to the end of December 2014.

The Shire carries out verge side waste collection without charge to residents every November, and in the last 2 years, Nirrumbuk has been

contracted to provide this service.


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Council considers this request under the provision of Section 6.12(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1995 which states:

6.12. Power to defer, grant discounts, waive or write off debts (1) Subject to subsection (2) and any other written law, a local

government may — (a) when adopting the annual budget, grant* a discount or other incentive

for the early payment of any amount of money; or

(b) waive or grant concessions in relation to any amount of money; or (c) write off any amount of money, which is owed to the local

government. * Absolute majority required.

(2) Subsection (1)(a) and (b) do not apply to an amount of money owing

in respect of rates and service charges. (3) The grant of a concession under subsection (1)(b) may be subject to

any conditions determined by the local government.

Comments:

Nirrumbuk claims that the provision of a vehicle and trailer to transport waste to the waste management site is a ‘charitable community service

provided by Nirrumbuk, and not included as a component in any contract for service.’

The benefits of a clean house and a clean yard for any resident are well known and cannot be disputed.

It would seem however that the Tenancy Support Programme components are inadequate. That a client may include the cleaning and disposal of

waste from the house and yard as part of the client action plan should have been foreseen in the planning stages of the programme and it is

curious therefore that the programme does not include waste management fees in its budget. Regardless of how good and beneficial programmes are, it should be noted that the Shire incurs significant costs

in the operations of waste management site and that the Shire needs to recoup the costs from the users. Programmes should therefore include

waste disposal fees in their budgets, especially if waste will be generated during the activities of the programmes.

The Shire will shortly be carrying out the verge side waste collection in November 2015. Waste removed from residences by Nirrumbuk will

reduce the amount of waste that the Shire contractor will need to collect. Normally, we would not recommend a waiver of tip fees in conformity to

Shire Policy No. HLT04-Refuse site operation. However, to ensure that residents get the full benefits of the Tenancy Support Programme, Council

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Policy Implications: The application goes against the grain of Clause 2 of Policy No. HLT 04 – Refuse Site Operation, which reads “The Council does not grant any

discount, waiver or exemption for any refuse site fees and charges.”

Financial Implications: Nirrumbuk could not give us an estimate of the type and amount of waste that they expect to send to the tip under this programme. We estimate

that the waste management site will receive furniture, white goods, car bodies and garbage estimated at a cost of $800.00 in fees.

Officer’s Recommendation: Option 1

That Tip fees for the admission of waste from Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation be waved from 18 September to 31 December 2015 pursuant

to Section 6.12 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act 1995 on condition that the Tenancy Support Programme will include waste management fees thereafter.

Voting Requirement: Absolute majority.

Option 2

That the application be refused because the Tenancy Support Programme should receive the same treatment as other programmes being conducted in town.


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Item Number: 9.2.4 Subject: Road Train Service Offloading at the

Town Centre Parking area along

Great Northern Highway. Reporting Officer: Health & Regulatory Services

Manager – Musa Mono



Matter for Consideration: In the Ordinary Council Meeting of 20 August 2015, Council raised concern

over the offloading of road trains delivering goods to IGA on the Great Northern Highway (GNH) Town Centre side parking. Council to consider the findings and recommendations on the matter.

Background:

Two transport operators, Nexus and Centurion, deliver goods which include groceries to Halls Creek. The IGA manager has indicated that in the near future, only Centurion will be delivering groceries to Halls Creek.

Nexus used to deliver goods on Sundays when the town centre was not that busy. Deliveries now arrive on Wednesdays and Saturdays at

midday. This coincides with the times when there is much traffic in the parking area.


Clause 2.8 of the Shire of Halls Creek Local Government Act Local Laws 2002 deals with behaviour which interferes with others ;

“A person shall not in or on any local government property behave in a manner which—

(a) is likely to interfere with the enjoyment of a person who might use the property; or (b) interferes with the enjoyment of a person using the property.”

Section 22 of the Food Act 2008 requires food meant for sale for human

consumption to be handled in a manner complying with the Food Standards Code. The Food Standards Code required safe and prescribed temperatures to be maintained during the manufacture, transportation, storage,

preparation and sale of food.

Comments: Whilst Council raised concern over the delivery of goods to IGA from the

GNH side car park, it turns out that the road trains actually deliver goods for the majority of businesses on the GNH, which include Poinciana, Halls Creek Butchery, Halls Creek Home, Halls Creek Bakery, Outback Fresh

and IGA. Perishable goods and other groceries for these businesses are offloaded from the GNH side parking area. Larger non-perishable goods,

such as furniture, tyres, car spares, mining equipment etc for other businesses around Halls Creek are offloaded at the Spinifex Yard and then delivered from there in smaller trucks.

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The IGA Manager and Environmental Health Officers raised concern over refrigerated goods. These goods are maintained at different cold temperatures to ensure quality of product. In general, frozen Ice-creams

are maintained at -23oC, frozen meats at -18oC, dairy products and other fresh unfrozen meat products and fruit and vegetable products, below

5oC. This procedure is referred to as the cold-chain and is meant to ensure that foods are kept at recommended temperatures from manufacture to consumption.

Offloading close to destination points presents opportunities for

maintaining the required temperatures. Offloading from the yards in the mixed zone and transporting by smaller trucks at average atmospheric temperatures above 35oC increases chances of the refrigerated or frozen

products loosing temperatures for extended periods, thus compromising on safety and quality.

There are advantages therefore in groceries being offloaded on the GNH side parking area in that the opportunities for maintaining recommended

product temperatures through the offloading activity are higher and on the other hand, the risks of losing recommended temperatures for

extended periods of time when offloading at the Mixed Use Zone yards are also high.

It is recommended that the option of offloading grocery items on the GHN side parking area be maintained. This is a process which takes a

maximum of 2 hours around midday. Offloading will be done twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The truck is usually parked in the

Centre of the 3 lane parking area, leaving just one lane width on the side of the Oval for other traffic. Note that the lanes are not marked. This because when the truck arrives, there is usually cars parked on the right

side. It is recommended that 2 hours before the truck arrives, the right side of the parking area be blocked and reserved for the truck so that

when the truck arrives it parks on the extreme right side, leaving a 2 lane width on the left for cars to pass through. Goods can then be off loaded onto the angle parking area on the right which is adjacent to the IGA

storage entrance. The folk lift then has a shorter distance across the GNH to transport goods to the IGA storage facilities.

Goods other than groceries should be offloaded at the Mixed Use Zone transport yards and then transported to the various businesses using

smaller trucks, or collected from there.

Consultation: Consulted Gary Bradshaw of WA Main Roads Department, Derby. Gary advised that the management of the parking area is vested in the Shire.


Policy Implications: Nil. Financial Implications: Nil.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council directs officers to inform the Manager of IGA that:

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1. Council allows the offloading of perishable items and groceries only at the Great Northern Highway parking area;

2. road trains use the extreme right of the parking area leaving a 2

lane width space on the left side for other traffic in the parking area;

3. they should strive to offload perishable items and groceries within 2 hours of the truck’s arrival; and

4. signage is used on the parking area and on the Great Northern

Highway to inform the public of the offloading activity, thus enhancing safety.


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9.3 INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS MANAGER

Item Number: 9.3.1

Subject: Budget Amendment 2015-16 Reporting Officer: Acting Infrastructure Assets Manager

– Phil Burgess



Matter for Consideration: To amend the budget and draw funds from the Shire housing reserve for

the completion of additional costs not yet capitalised for the nine new properties currently under construction on behalf of the Shire.

Background: In accordance with the Shire’s long term commitment to ensure there is

sufficient housing to support its employed staff; nine houses are currently under construction in Roberta Avenue, Kinivan Street and Bridge Street. These have been built from Country Local Government Funds (CLGF) as

well as a contribution from the Shire’s housing reserve of $741,968.

Approval for the houses to be built was given by the Council at the Ordinary Council Meetings held in November 2014 (7 properties at Roberta, Kinivan and Bridge) and April 2015 (two additional properties at

Roberta Ave). Construction of the seven houses by Housemaster Developers Pty Ltd commenced in January 2015 and the two houses in

May 2015.

Statutory Environment: Local Government Act 1995 Section 6.8 (1)(b) Local Government may incur expenditure not included in its annual budget

if it is authorised by resolution and passed by an absolute majority.

Comments: As with all capital projects such as development and construction of houses there are additional and ancillary costs that are held and attributed

against the project operating budget. Additional and ancillary costs leading up to and during construction are held as operating costs and

include – headworks, demolition costs, architectural, survey, engineering fees, water and electricity design and connection.

Housemaster Construction has now handed over seven of the nine houses (two remain under construction) to the Shire of Hall Creek.

At this point of the project these costs are transferred from the project budget and capitalised and captured so they can be attributed to the

actual houses.

Strategic Implications: This project is of critical importance to assist with on-going recruitment and housing for Shire staff. The Strategic Community Plan specifically

highlights the need staff housing:

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Governance Outcome 4.4 – Quality Staff Strategy 4.4.4 – Build appropriately designed Shire staff housing

and renews existing housing stock subject to funding.

Policy Implications: Nil. Financial Implications:

The total build cost to Housemasters in building the nine houses, including gst, is:

7 houses $3,080,018 2 houses $891,000 $3,971,018

Total cash funding is: CLGF 2011-12 Regional $1,354,808

CLGF 2012-13 Regional $1,714,700 CLGF 2012-13 Individual $323,085 SOHC Housing Reserve 2011-12 $162,034

SOHC Housing Reserve 2012-13 $259,090 SOHC Housing Reserve 2014 $224,844

SOHC Housing Reserve 2015 $96,000 $4,134,561

Therefore, after construction is complete there will be cash deficit, as follows:

Funding $4,134,561 Construction $3,971,018

Front Fencing/Fit-out/Landscaping $140,000 Additional Costs $223,543 Deficit - $200,000

The additional costs referred to above include; the Headwork’s, Demolition

costs, Architect fees, Engineering fees, Horizon, and other ancillary costs. Additional funding required from the Shire housing reserve is therefore:

Completion costs $200,000 Funds available $0.00

Funds required from housing reserve $200,000

Following allocation of the additional $200,000 the balance of the SoHC

housing reserve will be: The balance of the housing reserve after draw down of $741,968

previously approved is approximately $340,000. This will leave $140,000 in the housing reserve.

Officer’s Recommendations: That Council agree to:

1. a budget amendment of $200,000 to the 2015-2016 Budget to include the additional costs of the nine houses currently under construction in Roberta Ave, Kinivan Street and Bridge Street; and

2. that the required $200,000 be transferred from the Shire Housing Reserve.

Voting Requirement: Absolute majority.

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Item Number: 9.3.2 Subject: Electronic Speed Limit Signs (ESLS)

– Tree Pruning

Reporting Officer: Acting Infrastructure Assets Manager – Phil Burgess



Request from Main Roads Western Australia to prune trees affecting the installation of Electronic Speed Limit Signs (ESLS) at the Halls Creek

speed reduced School zones. Background:

Main Roads Western Australia has embarked on a program to install ESLS at all speed reduced School zones in Western Australia.

Each of these signs is powered by a battery that is re-charged from a solar panel that is positioned at the top of the sign. This panel needs to

receive direct sunlight and will not adequately re-charge the battery if shaded.

Main Roads WA will conduct periodic inspections of all ESLS including the effect street trees may be having on their operation. When a street tree

is recognised as adversely affecting the effectiveness of the solar panel, or the visibility of the ESLS to road users, Main Roads will arrange the

required trimming. All trimming will be done in a professional manner complying with AS4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees at MRWA cost and all

trimmings will be removed from the site. Comments:

The Shire of Halls Creek has received a letter from MRWA for the Councils approval for Main Roads to conduct tree trimming within the Shire’s LGA

boundaries as required to ensure ongoing operation of all ESLS and their visibility to road users. Main Roads will carry out all work required and there will be no responsibility or cost of the work to the Shire of halls

Creek.

The new solar powered ESLS in the speed reduced School zones is a modernisation of the standard street sign and will undoubtedly improve road safety in and around the Halls Creek Schools.

Strategic Implications:

The School zone is a heavy traffic area for drop off and pick up of Children and safety is a high priority for the Shire of Halls Creek. By approving MRWA request to prune the trees affecting the ESLS continues to show

support for other Government Agencies as well as ensuring a safe School zone for the community.


Financial Implications:

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There is no cost to the Shire of Halls Creek. Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council approve the trimming of street trees that adversely affect the effectiveness ESLS within the speed reduced school zone.


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9.4 CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER

Item Number: 9.4.1

Subject: Review of Communications & Media Strategy

Reporting Officer: Corporate Services Manager – Lloyd Barton

Proponent



Matter for Consideration: To review and confirm the Shire’s Communications and Media Strategy (last adopted by the Council on 19 April 2012).

Background:

The Council adopted a Communications and Media Strategy at its meeting on 19 April 2012. A copy of the strategy (Resolution No. 2012/58) is attached (attachment 1). It is timely that the strategy be reviewed in

terms of its effectiveness and cost. In addition the editor of the Halls Creek Herald has expressed concern that the Shire has recently “changed

the goal posts” within which the Shire works with the Halls Creek Herald to disseminate information (refer attachment 2 - email of 28 April 2015 from the editor to Halls Creek Herald to the CEO).


Subsection 2.8 (1)(e) of the Local Government Act 1995, provides that the Shire President speaks on behalf of the local government. Subsection

5.41 (f) of the Act also provides that it is the function of the CEO to speak on behalf of the local government if the President agrees.

The effect is that, while communications may be drafted by others, the communication must be approved by either the Shire President or the

Chief Executive Officer. In some instances the media used is determined by legislative

compliance. For example the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires tender notices to be advertised in a state wide distributed

news paper (the West Australian). Comments:

Communications and Media Strategy Adopted in 2012

The adoption of the Communications and Media Strategy in 2012 was driven by a perception at that time that the Council did not do enough communication.

The key aspects of the communications and media strategy are:

the CEO will issue media releases and strategically place media

articles;

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the CEO and Shire President will give radio interviews as appropriate;

the Shire will purchase a full page in each addition of the Halls

Creek Herald; the Shire President will write a regular column to be published on

the Shire’s page of the Halls Creek Herald; other items of interest related to the Shire will be published on the

Shire’s page of the Halls Creek Herald;

some items will be translated into local languages for publication on the Shire’s pages of the Halls Creek Herald;

Where space is available, Shire adverts will be published on the Shire’s page of the Halls Creek Herald as to achieve cost savings;

the Shire’s page in the Halls Creek Herald would also be used in

other medium such as the Halls Creek Herald website or pages of the Shire’s own website;

the cost effectiveness of the Shire’s spend on the Halls Creek Herald would be reviewed from time to time to see if it would be advantageous to increase the space purchased; and

the Shire President will explore having a regular interview on PKR radio.

Current Practice

The implementation of the strategy has been influenced by the following factors:

1. Development of the Shire’s own website with a major upgrade

occurring in 2014. This has made it easy and cost effective to communicate Shire events and information through this channel.

2. Development of alternative channels of communication such as email distribution lists and newsletters maintained and operated by

other organisations to facilitate communication within the community. This includes the Community Planner, a “what, where, when, who” weekly publication run by the Indigenous Affairs

Network, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. The Department is also intends to reinstate the display of the

Community Planner on televisions screens located at the Halls Creek Hospital and IGA. Like the Halls Creek School newsletter, and Halls Creek News and Information, this service is free of

charge.

3. The cost and resources required to maintain a Shire page in the Halls Creek Herald, which is published on a fortnightly basis. The consequent drop in content and /or income to the Halls Creek

Herald appear to be at the nub of the editor’s concern with respect to the “change in the goal posts”.

The then Chief Executive’s report, considered by Council when adopting the Communications and Media Strategy in 2012,

estimated a total annual expenditure of approximately $20,000 on the Halls Creek Herald. This was based on $16,380 plus GST for

purchasing one full Shire page per issue plus additional advertising of approximately $4,000.

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The actual costs of publication in the Halls Creek Herald, since 2009 / 2010 have been as follows:

2009 – 2010 $9,596

2010 – 2011 $10,361 2011 – 2012 $17,582 2012 – 2013 $55,625

2013 – 2014 $66,972 2014 – 2015 $48,297

The cost of the Shire page has remained at $630.00 plus GST per issue (or $16,380 plus GST per year). The editor of the Halls Creek

has advised that this is at a discounted rate of $210.00 plus GST (normal price $840.00 plus GST). Normal advertising rates apply to

ads that cannot fit within the Shire page ($6.00 plus GST per column centimetre for non statutory ads and $7.00 plus GST per column centimetre for statutory advertising).

It is clear that combined costs of the Shire page plus additional

advertising has well exceeded the costs that were anticipated when the Communications and Media policy was first adopted. The

“change in goal posts” coincides with a reduction, but still substantial expenditure in 2014 – 2015.

“The change in goal posts” issue has included debate between Shire staff and the editor of the Halls Creek Herald, as to what material

must be included in the Shire page (or appear as a normal ad) and therefore be paid for as opposed to qualifying as free editorial content (the Halls Creek Herald offers to publish editorial content

free of charge). For example Shire staff have questioned why new Shire staff stories and stories on the town do not qualify as free

editorial content. In the author’s opinion, while the Halls Creek Herald should

continue to play an important role in communicating with the community, the cost effectiveness of the Shire page and the overall

cost of communication through the Halls Creek Herald is questionable, particularly now that alternative channels of communication are available. Further additional channels such as

community notice boards in remote communities or mobile signage could be further developed. It is recommended that the current

strategy’s commitment to the Halls Creek Herald be reduced, in favour of a more flexible approach to what media channel is used for any given issue, with the target audience, cost effectiveness and

compliance with regulatory requirements being key considerations.

To ensure an informed decision is made, the editor of the Halls Creek Herald was invited to make a submission to this review. The editor’s submission is attached (attachment 3) for Council’s

consideration.

4. A regular feature by the Shire president in the Shire page of the Halls Creek Herald has not been implemented.

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4. Translating articles into local languages has been inhibited by costs.

This is done on request, rather than a proactive basis.

5. While free of charge, in relation to Shire news and events (not ads)

PRK Radio has only been utilised to a limited extent by a former Economic Development Manager. The Manager of PRK Radio has confirmed that Shire news and information sessions can be

arranged in either a live or pre-recorded format.

6. There has been an increasing trend of providing food to facilitate dialogue with the community. For example, the use of a free barbeque has proven to be successfully in drawing a crowd and as a

starter for conversation with the community.

7. Community notice boards are confined to one located outside the Shire’s main office and at the IGA store. No Shire notice boards are present in the remote communities.


An effective Communications and Media Strategy is important to support a number outcomes and strategies under the Civic Leadership objective of

the Shire of Halls Creek Strategic Community Plan, 2015. The following is of particular relevance:

Objective 4: Working together to strengthen leadership and effective governance.

Outcome 4.1 A local government that is respected and accountable.

4.1.3 Council decisions are consistent, reliable and transparent.

Outcome 4.2 A customer focussed Council which welcomes inquiries and seeks positive outcomes for all residents and customers.

4.2.2 Acknowledge and act on customer feedback to improve service

levels. 4.2.3 Develop and provide clear information on Shire services for all residents.

4.2.4 Maintain and continue to improve the Shire website and general internet presence

Outcome 4.3 Genuine and culturally appropriate consultation with all residents on

policies and projects affecting their communities

4.3.1 Develop effective culturally appropriate consultation strategies which are targeted to the communities they are addressing 4.3.5 Encourage all residents to initiate discussions on matters of concern

regarding Shire business and to provide feedback to the Shire

Outcome 4.6 A well informed and engaged community that actively participates.

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4.6.1 Promote opportunities to provide input into council plans, policies and proposed projects

4.6.2 Use all forms of media including the local newspaper, community information boards and Shire websites to inform the community.

Policy Implications: The relevant Shire policies are listed above under Strategic Implications. A

change to the current Communications and Media Strategy is sought.

Financial Implications: The budget for media and communications is spread over a number of activities such as regulation, administration and governance. Council

should always strive to make savings and ensure it policies are cost effective.

The expenditure on the Halls Creek Herald over the last 6 years is set out above and the recommendation is intended to create cost savings.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the: 1. Council resolution no 2012/58 be rescinded; and

2. following Communications and Media Strategy be adopted: i) The Chief Executive Officer will continue to issue media releases

and strategically place media articles, as in the past;

ii) That the Chief Executive Officer and Shire President will give radio and television interviews as appropriate;

iii) The Chief Executive Officer and the Shire President are to use a range of media channels to convey information and engage with the community, including the Halls Creek Herald, the Kimberley Echo,

the West Australian, local newsletters and email distribution lists, the Shire’s web site, PRK Radio, community notice boards and

community engagement barbeques; iv) The Chief Executive and the Shire President consider the target

audience, cost effectiveness and regulatory requirements when

determining the media channel(s) to be used; v) The Chief Executive and Shire President instigate a regular

interview / Shire news forum on PRK Radio; and vi) The Chief Executive explore the establishment of community notice

boards in remote communities and the use of mobile signs.


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Halls Creek HeraldCommunity Newspaper & Printers

Locally Owned - Operated

PO Box 370

Halls Creek WA 6770

Tele: (08) 9468 0456

Email: [email protected]

22nd July 2015

Attn: Rodger Kerr‐Newell ‐ Chief Executive OfficerLloyd Barton ‐ Corporate Services ManagerCr Malcolm Edwards ‐ Shire PresidentCr Virginia O'Neil ‐ Deputy Shire PresidentCr Trevor BedfordCr Chris LoesslCr Robyn LongCr Trish McKayCr Tony TaylorShire of Halls CreekPO Box 21, Halls Creek WA 6770

Re: Submission ‐ Media Strategy

Dear Shire President and Councillors,

Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission for your consideration with regards to the media strategyfor the Shire of Halls Creek.

Please find attached our case for continuing to provide media services.

We have put together a complete picture for you, in the hope that we would continue our business and commu‐nity relationship for many years to come.

Kind regards,

Gerard R WillettEditorHalls Creek Herald

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Submission

Communications and Media StrategyShire of Halls Creek

Prepared byHalls Creek Herald

July 2015.

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Table of Contents

1. ....................................................................................Table of Contents

2 ..................................................................................Executive Summary

3 ......................................................Background to Previous Negotiations

4 (4a & 4b) ..................Distribution & Circulation ‐ Media Liaison ‐ Expats

5 ..................................Our Track Record ‐ Involvement in our community

6 ............................................................................Who have we assisted?

7 (7a to 7m)....................................................................Letters of Support

8 ..................................................................................Costing Information

9 (9a) ..................................................Business & Personal Circumstances

10 ......................................................................Current Pricing Structures

11 ............................................Definition and Status of Halls Creek Herald

12............................................................................................Attachments

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Executive Summary

We believe that this submission presents a strong case for continuation of supplying media services for the Shireof Halls Creek.

This document includes information on the following:

Page 3. Background to Previous NegotiationsCommencement of the Halls Creek HeraldOur Early Involvement with the Shire2012 the Official Arrangement

Page 4. Distribution & Circulation ‐ Media Liaison ‐ ExpatsHard CopyElectronic Online Copy ‐ Our SubscribersFortnightly Contact Regime`Media Liaison ‐ Main Stream Media4a Internet Presence ‐ Added Value

Halls Creek Herald website Statistics ‐ Hits & Visits4b. A snapshot of the actual Halls Creek Herald Website

Page 5. Our Track Record ‐ Involvement in our communityA Broader VoiceCo‐Sponsored and Sponsored Figures from May 2004 to July 2015

Page 6. Who have we assisted?A detailed list who the Halls Creek Herald Sponsored and Co‐Sponsored

Page 7. (7a to 7m) List of Letters of Support7a. Girls from Oz7b. Northern Minerals7c. Josie Farrer ‐ MLA ‐ Member for the Kimberley7d. Home and Community Care, Halls Creek7e. Bureau of Meteorology7f. Monica Deblegiers AA7g. Norm Barber ‐ Journalist / Author7h. Kimberley Dental Team (2 pages)7i. KRED Enterprises7j. Boab Health7k. NAIDOC Halls Creek7l. M Sheridan Taxi Service7m. Anglicare

Page 8. Costing Information Our CostsAnalysis of Costs in Graph Table Form

Page 9. (9a & 9b) Personal & Business Circumstances A letter outlining my Personal & Business Circumstances

Page 10. Current Pricing StructureCurrent Arrangement

Page 11. StatusCategoryGeneral DefinitionLegal Definition

Page 12. AttachmentsExtract from Council Minutes April 19 2012

We believe that all of this demonstrates that we provide substantial value for money for the Shire of Halls Creek and the broader community.

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Background to Previous Negotiation

Commencement of the Halls Creek Herald:

The Halls Creek Herald established in May 2004 came about through the real need for the residents of the Shireof Halls Creek to have a way to keep in touch with the local community. Not only to be heard and also to hear!

Effective communication and dissemination of information has been achieved. Over our 11 years we have gainedthe trust of our readers and our advertisers. We have been a constant! Always there every fortnight, always re‐porting on locals issues and events and informing residents of the shire on an ongoing basis. More importantlythe Herald has been there to dissemination accurate information and always ready to help when needed.

Dissemination of information is of paramount importance to the Halls Creek Herald. We strive to get it right thefirst time.

Our early involvement with the Shire:

We first made presentations to the then CEO of the Shire of Halls Creek in 2004, Peter McConnell. Peter wassceptical, in the first instance, as newspapers such as these had come and gone in the past.

We assured Peter that we would be around for many years to come, and although we had no advertising fromthe shire we did invite the shire to furnish the Halls Creek Herald with press releases and general stories for in‐clusion in the publication.

Subsequently the shire started to send press releases and other information for the Herald to publish.

The Halls Creek Herald had a commitment to become the recognised publication of the Shire of Halls Creek.

However, the continuation of service from the Halls Creek Herald had to continue to enable us to finally reachthe stage of being the recognised publication for the Halls Creek Shire. This was achieved through persistenceand we have maintained this status.

We continued our casual relationship with the Shire until Peter McConnell contacted us and wanted to talk abouta formal arrangement. Negotiations began in earnest. Unfortunately Peter resigned and the negotiations cameto a stand still.

The shire subsequently went through quite a few changes with CEO’s. When the dust settled we were contactedagain by Warren Olsen who recommenced negotiations.

2012 the Official Arrangement

Cost benefit analysis was always the main consideration from the Shire prospective. Warren Olsen made it veryclear to us. However, he understood and appreciated the important role that the local shire has to desseminateinformation to residents of the shire, be it statutory, community or general information.

The shire did not have the ability, nor did it want to start publishing it’s own news magazine to desseminatestatutory, community and general information, as the costs to employ a person, purchase the capital equipmentand software was cost inhibitive. So after many months of negotiation, an agreement was made and voted uponand carried at the council meeting on April 19th 2012.

The Halls Creek Herald also ran a Community Calendar, which was a promotional events calendar for the YouthService and Recreation Centre from February 2005 to June 2012. This was fully sponsored by the Halls CreekHerald to assist the Shire in promoting activities for the Youth Service and the Aquatic Recreation Centre.

The Halls Creek Herald has upheld the 2012 agreement.

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Distribution & CirculationMedia Liaison ‐ Main Stream Media

and Expats

Distribution & Circulation

Hard CopyThe Halls Creek Herald has an established network of re‐sellers in Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing.These business resell the Herald at a small profit to their business. Most times selling out or selling over 95% oftheir newspaper stock. We currently produce between 200 to 320 copies of the Halls Creek Herald every fortnight.The numbers fluctuate fortnightly due to the time of year, local economic circumstances, quiet time ‐ wet seasonor tourist time ‐ Dry Season.

Electronic Online Copy ‐ Our SubscribersOver the years there has been quite a shift to electronic copies, our online subscription buyers has steadily in‐creased. These Online Subscribers don’t necessarily buy full subscriptions, as we offer the facility to purchase in‐dividual copies of any of our editions dating back to the first edition in May 2004. As at 22nd July 2015 we currentlyhave 174 Online Subscribers. These subscribers come from:

State and Federal PoliticainsState and Federal DepartmentsLocal Halls Creek ResidentsExpats of Halls CreekPeriodic Service Providers and VisitorsLocal Business PeopleEducation Facilties Persons seeking information about Halls Creek from other parts of the world.

Fortnightly Contact Regime`As regular as clock work, we make contact with an additional 330 opt‐in email contacts. This contact lists receivesa regular update from the Halls Creek Herald letting know any news we have, and also to remind them to sendany stories or place advertisements if they wish. We get fantastic response from these email reminders. Thiscontact list includes, decision makers, community organisations, education facilities, not for profit organisations,national businesses, national organisations, politicians ‐ state and federal, individuals and business people rightthroughout Halls Creek, the Kimberley, the state of Western Australia and Australia.

Media Liaison ‐ Main Stream MediaThrough our 30 odd years of experience in the media, I have made contact with, and have maintained contactwith newspaper, radio and television news rooms and personnel. When a story breaks in Halls Creek or close to Halls Creek, we are the first point of contact for the likes of: WestAustralian Newspapers, ABC Radio, ABC Television, Channel 9, Channel 7, Channel 10, Golden West Network,WIN Television, The Australian Newspaper, AAP‐Reuters and on the odd occasion and international publication.These media outlets know that by contacting the Halls Creek Herald, we will give them first hand accurate infor‐mation and they from time to time source photographs and video from us. Of which we oblige freely.Because of these connections, we feel that Halls Creek does not get as much bad press as it did in the past.

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a.

Distribution & CirculationMedia Liaison ‐ Main Stream Media and Expats

Internet Presence ‐ Added ValueThe Halls Creek Herald has a successful Internet or Web Presence. Our main page serves as a portal for informa‐tion on our area.

The Halls Creek Herald Website Contains:

Local Weather Information ‐ Updated HourlyLocal Road Conditions ‐ When AvailableLinks to Shire of Halls Creek ‐ Tourist Visitors Centre

Shire of Halls Creek Main PageSliding Pictorial in and around Halls CreekNational News StreamsSurrounding Shires Links

Website Visits and StatisticsOur visitor numbers or ‘Hits” on our website are quite remarkable.

Listed below is the latest report as at 22nd July 2015 for recent months.

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Distribution & CirculationMedia Liaison ‐ Main Stream Media and Expats

Internet Presence ‐ Added ValueBelow is a snap shot of the Halls Creek Herald Website ‐ Shire of Halls Creek Tourism and Local Government isfeatured on the website. To assist you in the finding the links, see outlined areas.

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Our Track RecordInvolvement in Our community

A Broader Voice

Community Responsibility ‐ in The interest of the publicThe Halls Creek Herald take its responsibility of being there for the local residents of Halls Creek very seriously.We have strived to do the right thing at all times, to lend a hand whenever and where ever we can. The philosophybehind our commitment is simple.

“If we were not here, what would happen to all of these worthwhile local organisations and causes and thepeople who do so much for the community.”

Advertising from the Shire of Halls Creek and other Businesses and Commercial ventures allows the Halls CreekHerald to have the leverage to assist these community groups and organisations with their sponsored or co‐sponsored advertising and promotion.

The Halls Creek Herald quietly assists a very broad spectrum of local community groups, businesses, organisations,not for profit organisations and individuals by supplying free or co‐sponsored advertisements along with editorialand advertorial support whenever we can or when ever we are asked to help.

We have tracked our sponsorships against 10 broad categories, these are listed below.

Of course, one thing we can’t track is what the cost would have been to these groups if this support had notbeen provided by the Halls Creek Herald.

Total Co-Sponsor and Full Sponsorship

May 21st 2004 to July 8th 2015

Halls Creek HeraldCo‐Sponsor & Full SponsorshipMay 21st 2004 to July 8th 2015

1. Small Business & Tourism ‐ $7,026.30

2. Health ‐ $11,581

3. Youth ‐ $36,462.50

4. Community Safety ‐ $13,232

5. Social Wellbeing ‐ $12,412

6. Indigenous Culture ‐ $20,063.75

7. Community Events ‐ $15,437.50

8. Sport & Recreation ‐ $31,567

9. Education ‐ $19,498

10. Environment ‐ $5,140

Total Commitment$172,420.05

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Who have we assisted?

Sponsored and Co‐SponsoredThroughout the 11 years of publication of the Halls Creek Herald we have assisted many and varied organisations,businesses, not for profits, sporting, health, business and government bodies.

Here is a list of just a few:

PRK RADIO ‐ ANGEL FLIGHT ‐ LITTLE NUGGETS ‐ ANZAC DAY

HALLS CREEK RSL ‐ HALLS CREEK GOLF CLUB ‐ KIMBERLEY DENTAL TEAM

CHRISTMAS FLOAT PARADE ‐ HALLS CREEK YOUTH SERVICES

HALLS CREEK AQUATIC CENTRE ‐ WHITE BALLOON DAY

CLEAN GARDEN & BEST GARDEN COMPETITION ‐ NAIDOC ‐ WHITE RIBBON DAY

KIMBERLEY STOLEN GENERATION ‐ CROC FESTIVAL ‐ GARNDUWA SPORT

YURA YUNGI ABORIGINAL MEDICAL CENTRE

HALLS CREEK TELECENTRE ‐ EAST KIMBERLEY ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

BREAST AND PROSTATE CANCER FUND RAISING

HALLS CREEK RODEO AND CAMPDRAFT ‐ HALLS CREEK DISTRICT HOSPITAL

CENTRAL KIMBERLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

HALLS CREEK HUMAN RACE EVENT ‐ DEPT OF COMMERCE CONSUMER INFO

HALLS CREEK COMMUNITY GARDEN

CLONTARF HALLS CREEK ACADEMY ‐ TANAMI ACTION GROUP

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK)

HALLS CREEK PICNIC RACES ‐ CLEAN UP THE KIMBERLEY CAMPAIGN

MADJITAL MOORNA HEALING THROUGH MUSIC

KIMBERLEY SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS ‐ AIDS AWARENESS

HALLS CREEK POLICE ‐ AA ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

YOUNG MENS GROUP ‐ KIMBERLEY LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTRE

RED NOSE DAY ‐ KING OF THE KIMBERLEY ‐ HALLS CREEK HEALING TASKFORCE

KIMBERLEY HALLS CREEK DREAMING PROJECT ‐ ROYAL FLYING DOCTORS SERVICE

SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK ‐ NGUYURU WAARINGARREM MUSIC FESTIVAL

YARLIYIL ART CENTRE ‐ ASTHMA FOUNDATION

AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEA FOR CANCER

HALLS CREEK CHILDREN & FAMILY CENTRE ‐ HALLS CREEK DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

KIMBERLEY TRAINING INSTITUTE ‐ KIMBERLEY POPULATION HEALTH

RED HILL WARLAWURRU SCHOOL ‐ JUNGARNI JUTIYA

HALLS CREEK SPORTS & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Letters of Support

List of Letters of Support

7a ................................................................................Girls from Oz

7b........................................................................Northern Minerals

7c ..........................Josie Farrer ‐ MLA ‐ Member for the Kimberley

7d ....................................Home and Community Care, Halls Creek

7e ................................................................Bureau of Meteorology

7f ..................................................................Monica Deblegiers AA

7g................................................Norm Barber ‐ Journalist / Author

7h ................................................Kimberley Dental Team (2 pages)

7i ..........................................................................KRED Enterprises

7j ..................................................................................Boab Health

7k ......................................................................NAIDOC Halls Creek

7l ................................................................M Sheridan Taxi Service

7m ....................................................................................Anglicare

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Letters of Support ‐ Girls from Oz

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Letters of Support ‐ Northern Minerals

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Letters of Support ‐ Josie Farrer MLA ‐ Member for Kimberley

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Letters of Support ‐ Home and Community Care ‐ Halls Creek

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Letters of Support ‐ Bureau of Meteorology

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Letters of Support ‐ Monica Deblegiers AA

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Letters of Support ‐ Norm Barber ‐ Journalist / Author

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Letters of Support ‐ Kimberley Dental Team Page 1 of 2

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Letters of Support ‐ Kimberley Dental Team Page 2 of 2

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Letters of Support ‐ KRED Enterprises

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Letters of Support ‐ BOAB Health

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Letters of Support ‐ NAIDOC Halls Creek

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Letters of Support ‐ M Sheridan Taxi Service

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Letters of Support ‐ Anglicare

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Costing InformationOur CostsTo simplify the cost structures we ran a report from our Accounting software and transferred it into a table of

costings. This demonstrates basic totals to enable the simple break‐down of total costs.

Since 2011 to now, our business costs have been reduced dramatically, however, Cost of Production (printing

and freight has increased) these increases in production costs are out of our hands as the Herald is now printed

by a third party, however, they reflect the cost increases that have been occurring over the past few years.

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Typical DefinitionsTurnoverGross sales income before costs. Generated from Paper Sales and Advertising

Cost of ProductionCost of Printing ‐ Paper ‐ Ink ‐ 3rd Party PrintingCost of Materials and ArtworkSelling & Promotion Costs ‐ Website and Advertising

Business ExpensesAccounting Fees ‐ Bank and Borrowing Fees ‐ Agency Commissions ‐ Depreciation ‐ Electricity ‐ Insurance ‐Legal Services ‐ Media Memberships & Subscriptions ‐ Machinery Repairs & Maintenance ‐ Telephone, Internet

WagesWhat profits remain ‐ claimed as wages

TABLE OF COSTINGS

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Personal and Business Circumstances Page 1 of 2

Dear Shire President and Councillors,

In recent years it has been hard work to keep the Herald going. This is due to a combination of personal healthissues and the decline of commercial activity in Halls Creek:

2008 ‐ 2015I suffer a debilitating and life threatening condition which has continued to this day. In the beginning I was treated in Australia, the treatment was very expensive. Due to the cost of this treatment I ventured overseas in late 2011 to seek affordable alternative treatment.

2009 ‐ 2012With limited income from advertisers, the Halls Creek Herald suffered from decreasing local small business activity which was accompanied by substantial increases in operating costs.Actual examples below:1. Commercial and Private Accommodation Rental ‐ from 2004 to 2011 increase of 278%2. Telephone & Internet ‐ from 2004 to 2011 increase of 134%3. Electricity ‐ from 2004 to 2011 increase of 140%4. Paper and Ink (Toner) Costs ‐ from 2004 to 2011 increase of 310%5. Print Machine Maintenance and Parts ‐ from 2004 to 2011 increase of 190%6. Freight ‐ from 2004 to 2011 increase of 87%

NOTE: The Halls Creek Herald has cut costs where possible. However, it was not enough!. We closed our office in 2011 and worked from our small accommodation unit. We continued working from the accommodation unit through until December 2012 but it was becoming very difficult to keep the publication viable. Having found affordable medical treatment elsewhere, we sadly departed Halls Creek.impossible to maintain viability. Before leaving we put in place measures to ensure that news in Halls Creek would continue to be comprehensively covered.

2004 ‐ 2012Local Economic Decline started with:1. Closure of Ngoonjuwah CDEP which tore around $3.5 million dollars out of the local economy2. Closure Thomas Supamart3. Closure of Kimberley Supavalue4. Closure of Eziway5. Closure of Kimberley Retravision 6. Closure of United Hardware (old Halls Creek Bakery)7. The change in the community relations direction of Argyle Diamond Mine, which saw the withdrawal

of their sponsorship from the Halls Creek Herald.

NOTE: All of the above businesses were regular advertisers with the Halls Creek Herald. The closure of these enterprises has significantly reduced available advertising revenue.

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Personal and Business Circumstances Page 2 of 2

2008‐2011Through all of this I worked very hard to help to boost local small business economic activity. And was successful in reforming the previous chamber of commerce and start the Central Kimberley Chamber ofCommerce (CKCOC).I was happy to make the The Halls Creek Herald available as a vehicle to help to form and promote the CKCOC. I was also honoured to be it’s founding Chairperson.

2012 ‐ 2015The Halls Creek Herald has continued to be published on a fortnightly basis. The Herald continues to contains topical and current local news and disseminates community information on an ongoing basis. Local organisations, Local Community Events Organisers and Non Profit Organisations continue to rely on the Halls Creek Herald to sponsor and co‐sponsor their advertising and promotion. The strength of my relationship with these community groups is demonstrated by the examples given in the attached ‘Letters of Support’.

2014 ‐ 2015I maintain close personal ties in Halls Creek, both friends, family and business associates and contacts. My daughter now lives with me and is solely supported by me after having to leave Halls Creek in 2014 due to difficult personal circumstances. My daughter assists me with certain aspects of the pre‐production of the Halls Creek Herald.

We currently employ one casual person in Halls Creek who acts as our delivery person and agent.

I trust that this submission answers any questions on my business and personal circumstances that you mayhave.

In closing, our focus and commitment has not changed. Despite many difficulties we have continued to producea topical, relevant local newspaper for the residents of the town and the Shire of Halls Creek, and very muchwish to continue to do so.

Yours faithfully,

Gerard R Willett

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Current Pricing Structure

1. The Shire pays for a Shire News and Information Page in every edition at a Set rate of $630 plus GSTNormal Price $840 plus GST we offer a discount of $210 plus GST

2. Non Statutory Advertisements placed in General News ‐ Charged at $6 per column centimeter plus GST

3. Statutory Advertising ‐ Public Notices, Tenders, Positions Vacant ‐ Charged at $7 per column centimeter GST

4. Full colour advertisements are normally co‐sponsored by the Halls Creek Herald and are charged at a reduced rate or at 50% off depending on the context of the advertisement.

We don’t have a great deal of room to move on our pricing, however, if pricing is an issue, we are open to discussion on alternative proposals.

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Definition and StatusHalls Creek Herald

In it’s current format the Halls Creek Herald satisfies the current recognised official definition of a local newspaper.

We are very proud of this and happy to provide the information below.

Category: Non‐daily general interest newspapers (e.g. local and neighbourhood newspapers)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as adopted by The National Library of Australia hasdefined a newspaper in this category as:

1. Published ‐ fortnightly, monthly.

2. A publication that provide news covering a longer period of time, and also serve their readers as a primarysource of general information due to their local origin

3. A newspaper is a serial publication which contains news on current events of special or general interest. Theindividual parts are listed chronologically or numerically and appear frequently, usually at least once a weekbut sometimes fortnightly or monthly.

General Definition

Printed media usually distributed daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly in the form of a folded book of papers.The publication is typically sectioned off based on subject and content. The most important or interestingnews will be displayed on the front page of the publication. Newspapers may also include advertisements,opinions, entertainment and other general interest news.

Legal Definition ‐ Australia

Newspapers of General Circulation

A "newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper that is:

Issued at least once a month (daily newspapers are included in this description);intended for general distribution and circulation; andsold at fixed prices per copy per week, per fortnight, per month or per year, to subscribers and readers withoutregard to business, trade, profession or class.Basically, any daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly newspaper that is sold to the public in general is a "newspa‐per of general circulation."

A “Newspaper” is defined as:

a printed paper or publication;bearing a title or name;reporting local or general news;printing editorial comment, announcements, miscellaneous reading matter, commercial advertising, classifiedadvertising, legal advertising, and other notices;must be at least four or more pages long per publication;published continuously during a period of at least six (6) months, or as the successor of such a printed paperor publication issued during an immediate prior period of at least six (6) months;is circulated and distributed to subscribers or readers;is sold for a definite price;either entered or entitled to be entered under the Postal Rules and Regulations as periodical matter; andsubscribed for by readers at a fixed price for each copy, or at a price fixed per year.

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Attachments

Attachment 1. Extract from Council Minutes April 19 2012

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9.5 STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

Item Number: 9.5.1

Subject: Cashless Debit Card/Healthy Welfare Card Proposed Trial in Halls Creek

Reporting Officer: Strategic Planning Manager - Bronwyn Little



Matter for Consideration: The Australian Government is looking at undertaking a trial of the

Cashless Debit Card (CDC), also known as the Healthy Welfare

Card, in the Shire of Halls Creek. This report outlines details (as they are known) of the CDC and some of the possible impacts on

the community. It asks the Shire to advise the government whether or not it supports the trial being undertaken in the Shire.

Background:

The Australian Government is looking at the best ways to support people, families and communities in places where a lot of people are

on welfare, and alcohol, gambling and drug use are causing harm. The Government is considering undertaking trials of a Cashless

Debit Card for people receiving income support in a few communities in Australia who they consider to be at risk. Trails

may be undertaken in communities where there is significant welfare fuelled alcohol and drug induced harm and where

community leaders are open to a trail being undertaken.

The Shire of Halls Creek has been identified as a community where

the CDC could be trialled and the Government are consulting community leaders about a trial. Other communities which have

been identified are Ceduna in South Australia and Kununurra. The Shire of Moree in New South Wales had been considered however

the government has decided not to go ahead with the trial there are community consultation.

Ceduna and Kununurra have been in discussions with the

government for some time with both government officials and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. Community leaders

in Ceduna have formally agreed with the government to commence a 12 month trial when the legislation is passed in early 2016.

Kununurra community leaders are still in discussions with the

government however reports in the media indicate that there is support for a trial and it is likely to happen.

Formal contact with the community in Halls Creek first occurred in

August with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Prime Minister and Department of Prime Minister and

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Cabinet (DPMC) holding meetings with various community organisations and groups in the town. The Shire President and

Chief Executive met with the government officials on 13 August 2015. At that meeting an outline of the proposal – the way the CDC

might work, the concept of a trial and the legislation process – was discussed. The background to the decision to consider Halls Creek

(and Kununurra, together as the East Kimberley) was also discussed which included reference to Wunan and in particular Mr Ian Trust

the Wunan CEO.

At that meeting the Shire was told that a visit to the community by the Parliamentary Secretary was to occur within the next few days.

This did not happen and the next contact made was from the

Broome office of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to set up some meeting to progress engagement. A letter was

subsequently sent by the Shire President to the Parliamentary Secretary expressing concern with the process of consultation given

that all the other communities affected had been consulted directly by him. This resulted in a visit being arranged at short notice.

The Parliamentary Secretary visited Halls Creek on 7th September

and held meetings with the Shire, youth leaders, Jungarni-Jutiya, Yura Yungi, various Aboriginal Corporations and the Halls Creek

Healing Taskforce.


The concept of a CDC was a recommendation made in the Forrest

Review into Indigenous Jobs and Training. The new card is intended to help the Government find out if limiting the amount of

money which can be spent on alcohol or drugs will reduce harm in the community.

For trials to commence in any communities legislation must be

passed at a federal level. We are advised that the legislation would identify:

Areas to be affected;

Basic provisions of the CDC; and Specific time periods for the trial

With regard to timing each trial would be for a set period of 12

months from the date of commencement, this could be extended a

further 12 months after evaluation but all trials would end by June 2018. The decision to extend the trial for a second 12 months

would be a matter for the government after evaluation of the outcomes and consideration of community feedback.

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A further extension of the trial after June 2018 would require new legislation which would be considered. The DSS advises that that

such a decision would be made after full consultation with the community.

Comments:

Who will be affected if a CDC trial goes ahead in Halls Creek: The CDC system will apply to the majority of those people who

receive payments from Centrelink including:

Newstart (unemployment benefit) 22 years & up to age pension age

Disability Support Pension –16 years & up to age pension age

Parenting Payment Carer Payment

Youth Allowance (unemployment benefit) 16 to 21 years

At the time of writing this report there was no decision from the government regarding whether or not the CDC trial might be carried

out in the whole Shire or just the town of Halls Creek.

To give some idea of the number of people who may be affected by the trial the following statistics for the whole of the Shire have been

taken from the Department of Social Services data base (DSS Payment Demographic Data for March 2015 Quarter):

Centrelink payment Halls Creek (Shire)

Newstart Allowance 470

Disability Support Pension 399

Parenting Payment Partnered 108

Parenting Payment Single 167

Carers Payment 69

Youth Allowance 87

TOTAL 1,300

In total around 1,300 people in the Shire will be directly affected by

any trial of the CDC if was to be applied across the Shire. In addition to those directly affected there are 136 people on the Age

Pension in the Shire.

Income Support Current and Trial CDC: Table 1 below summarises and compares the existing system and

the proposed trial CDC system for Income Support payments. The

current system has two types of payment programme – General and Income Managed.

Income Management is a programme which is aimed at helping

people manage their welfare payments and ensure they are getting

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the basic essentials they need, such as food, housing, electricity, and clothing. It is combined with other support services, such as

financial counselling, money management, education, and/or health and wellbeing services, income management to encourage more

socially responsible behaviour and to protect vulnerable Australians. Income support recipients can volunteer to be placed in the

programme and in Western Australia Child Protection authorities can place people on the programme.

In the Shire of Halls Creek there are a total of 262 income support

recipients participating in the Income Management programme the vast majority of whom are voluntary (less than 20 are referred by

Child Protection Authorities).

Under the CDC trial there is only one payment programme and all

income support recipients except those on the Age Pension will be in that programme. The details of the CDC are still to be finally

determined by the government however according to the information set out on the DSS website, and confirmed at the

meeting with the Parliamentary Secretary, in the East Kimberley (Kununurra and Halls Creek) trial area:

All Income Support recipients except those on the Age

Pension will be in the trial – it will be compulsory. All CentreLink payments to individuals including benefits will

be included in the CDC calculations CentreLink fortnightly payments will be split as follows – 80%

will be paid onto the CDC and 20% will be paid into the

persons regular bank account There will be no change to the amount of money a person

receives The CDC will be able to be used for the purchase of any

products or services except to buy alcohol or to gamble. The cash component (20% of the payment) will paid into bank

accounts will not be subject to any restrictions The CDC will be able to be used throughout Australia with the

same restrictions applying. Age pension recipients will be able to be part of the CDC trial

however they will have to formally opt-in to the trial as will workers not receiving income support.

Table 1.

Current Income Support

Cashless Debit Card Trial

Payment General 100% income support

and benefits into bank

account

All income support

recipients except Age

Pension:

Voluntary 50% income support

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Income

Management

income managed (bill

payments, rent,

BasicsCard)

50% income support into

bank account

80% paid onto the CDC

20% paid into bank

account

Both income support e.g.

disability support and

benefits e.g. energy

supplement will be

included in the total

calculation then split into

the CDC (80%) and bank

account (20%) portions

Child

Protection

Income

Management

70% income support and

benefits income

managed (bill payments,

rent, BasicsCard)

30% income support into

bank account

What can

be income

support

payments

be used

for?

General All goods and services

Exemptions - none

CDC portion:

All goods and services

Exemptions:

alcohol and gambling

products

Cash Portion:

Exemptions - none

All Income

Management

Income managed

portion:

Essentials including food,

clothing, utilities,

education, fuel, housing

and medical care.

Exemptions:

alcohol, tobacco,

pornography, gambling

goods or activities

Cash Portion:

Exemptions- none

Where can

Income

Support

payments

be spent?

General No restrictions CDC portion:

All retail and services

providers with EFT-POS

facilities unless the

business sells alcohol or

gambling products (as

the main business or as

part of a bigger business)

Those who sell exempt

products may be able to

apply for dispensation if

they guarantee not to

sell these products to

CDC holders.

Cash Portion – no

restrictions

All Income

Management

Bill payments

Rent payments

Using BasicsCard:

Only retail shops which

are registered with the

Federal Government

Cash Portion: no

restrictions

Support

services

Support

Services

cont.

General Centrepay – bill

payments

Rent Deduction Scheme

– rental payments

Both these services are

voluntary.

Financial Wellbeing and

Capability services.

Centrepay

Rent Deduction Scheme

Financial Wellbeing

services

Income

Support

As for General,

BasicsCard percentage

calculated on amount

left after bill payments

and rent deductions if

these are made.

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Financial and well-being

services including

Financial counselling and

money management

skills

Income support payment amounts range widely and differ for single

people and couples, different ages as well as the category of payment such as unemployment (NewStart) or disability support.

The total amount an individual or family might receive is also

influenced by the additional benefits they may be eligible to receive in the form of supplements and benefits. In general basic income

support payments, without supplements and benefits, for adults range from around $500 to over $700 per fortnight. The cash

component of such payments would therefore range between $100 and $140 per fortnight.

In summary the trial of a CDC system will be a major change for

the majority of Income Support recipients in the Shire. Only those on the Age Pension will not be automatically transferred to the CDC

and their payments will continue to be paid directly into their bank accounts unless they ‘opt-in’ to the trial.

Administration and oversight:

Centrelink will continue to administer the payment of Income

Support and benefits.

The government has also proposed the idea of each community in the trial having a local Leadership Panel, with the ability to increase

the percentage of welfare paid as cash to people adhering to community standards. The details around this panel – its

establishment, make-up, administration and power – are not settled. When asked questions regarding these matters the

response from the Department of Social Services was that:

‘The development and mechanism to establish a Local Leadership Panel has not been finalised. DSS and DPMC will work closely with

each of the communities to finalise these details which will be on a site by site basis.’

(email from Debit Card Trial, DSS 4/9/15).

The Parliamentary Secretary noted that the establishment of a local

leadership panel would not be required but up to the individual communities. There were alternatives for the task of considering

applications for changing the proportions of CDC and cash – for example a local Justice of the Peace or CentreLink itself.

Support Services:

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According to the DSS and DPMC representatives who met with the Shire it is intended that support services in the trial areas will be

assessed prior to the commencement of the trial. This will include current services and those which may be required as a result of the

introduction of the CDC.

When asked who would determine the support services needed and whether they would be in place prior to the commencement of the

trial the DSS responded as follows to both questions:

‘The Government will work closely with the State Government, community leaders and service providers to determine what support

services are needed to ensure that people are well supported.’

(email from Debit Card Trial, DSS 4/9/15)

The Parliamentary Secretary was very clear that this was an essential part of the trial and that some initial mapping of the

existing services had been undertaken. The key services being considered were around drug and alcohol counselling and support

services and financial management services.

Monitoring effectiveness in trial areas: As noted above the intention is to put the CDC trial in place for 12

months with an option of continuing for a further 12 months if the trial is successful. In order to assess the success or otherwise of

the trial certain indicators of social well-being need to be identified before the trial begins and the current levels of these indicators in

each community need to be established in order to measure the

change over the trial period.

When asked if the indicators had been determined the DSS responded as follows:

‘We are currently planning a trial evaluation and monitoring process

which will explore social and community change, using a variety of sources which historically indicate social harm.’


The DSS also advised that baseline data collection would occur prior to the commencement of the trial. They also said that the success

of the trial will be monitored on an ongoing basis and will inform any future policy decisions including possible programme

extensions.

The Shire asked the DSS if the measurements and factors would be

made available to the public at the beginning of the trial:

‘The evaluation process will be subject to established departmental process, which generally requires ministerial approval before

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release of formal evaluations. The release of evaluation findings will be determined in due course.’


And in response to the question of whether or not the measurements collected at the end of 12 months would be made

available to the public within an appropriate set time frame and what would that timeframe be likely to be, the DSS responded:

‘Our intent would be that the findings would be made public. No

decisions have been made regarding the timing of the release of the evaluation at this stage and will be subject to departmental process

and ministerial approval.’


The Parliamentary Secretary confirmed that there would be a full evaluation of the indicators at each trial site and that data would be

tracked from the start of the trial. The types of data to be used would include statistics on hospitalisations as a result of alcohol,

assaults and other violence offences as well as qualitative data - community opinion and individual interviews.

Discussion:

Intended Purpose: As noted above the Government is looking at the best ways to

support people, families and communities in places where a lot of people are on welfare, and alcohol, gambling and drug use are

causing harm.

The Parliamentary Secretary said that the primary aims of the trial

would be: to reduce alcohol and drug fuelled harm

to reduce welfare money being wasted on gambling

The Shire recognises the current situation regarding welfare dependency and harm from alcohol abuse and gambling in the

shire. Studies such as ‘Dropping off the Edge’ and the PHC (Population Health Commissioning) Atlas show that the shire is near

or at the bottom of rankings for almost every socio economic indicator for the region, state and nation. Submissions by the Shire

to various government standing committees e.g. the Inquiry into the harmful use of alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

communities, and projects such as the White Paper on Developing

Northern Australia outline the issues we are faced with here in the East Kimberley.

The Shire fully supports the intentions of the CDC trial. As noted

below in Strategic Implications, the Strategic Community Plan fully supports empowering the community with a stronger sense of social

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and family responsibility. The Shire also supports getting people off welfare into employment which may be a side benefit of the CDC in

particular if additional employment pathway services were brought into the Shire.

Mechanism:

The way the government will try to achieve their intended purpose and ambitions is by undertaking trials of the CDC in communities

considered particularly at risk and in which community leaders have expressed interest in a trial.

In essence it is assumed that the employment of the CDC scheme,

which manages what income support recipients can spend on the

two identified factors of alcohol and gambling, is intended to:

Reduce the amount of money being spent on alcohol consumption and gambling which should have the effect of

reducing harm (e.g. less violence, less hospital admissions) Encourage people to spend income support and benefits

money, which they may have previously spent on these things, for essentials such as food, clothing, utilities and rent.

There is little background information available from the

Government on the process and analysis which went into the development of the CDC system. A form of CDC was recommended

in the Forrest Review for all income support recipients throughout Australia. The effectiveness of the CDC to achieve these goals is

also at this point unknown and untested which is why the

Government is proposing to undertake trials in communities such as Halls Creek.

However in principle it is considered that in the most simple terms

that an income support payment system which severely limits the amount of money a person has available to spend on alcohol and

gambling has the potential be of benefit to individuals, families and the community of Halls Creek provided that appropriate effective

support services are in place.

Issues:

In considering a trial of the CDC in Halls Creek there are a number of issues which need further consideration should the trial be

undertaken.

Extent of the trial area: The Parliamentary Secretary explained that the extent of the

trial area in the Shire would be a matter for discussion with the community. The trial could be limited to the town of Halls

Creek or extended over the whole shire. Given that the problems the CDC trial is attempting to address are prevalent

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throughout the Shire it would seem appropriate that the whole of the Shire be included in the trial provided that

support services can be provided in all locations or access to these services is made available.

Administration area:

The Parliamentary Secretary noted that there were two options for the administration of the CDC trial area – an East

Kimberley project including the Shire of Halls Creek and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) or two separate

projects.

It is considered that the two Shires have quite distinct

characteristics and therefore needs particularly regarding support services.

The Shire of Halls Creek has a population which is 80%

Aboriginal and almost 50% are under the age of 25 years. It is made up of numerous communities which are extremely

remote and the Shire would be advocating for all these communities to be included in the trial. The town itself is

remote with limited existing services. The Shire has limited economic base focussed in service provision, mining, pastoral

and tourism activities.

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley has a population which is only 34% Aboriginal with around 35% under the age of 25

years. The town of Kununurra has many more services than

Halls Creek and is located in the heart of a thriving horticultural area which provides significant employment

opportunities in addition to mining, pastoral and tourism activities.

The two Shires themselves are administered as two

independent local authorities. Geographically each of the Shires is vast in area and together would be too large to

administer as one unit particularly for the delivery of support services. Taking all these matters into account it is considered

that the two Shires should be administered as two separate trial projects.

Local Leadership Panel

At this point in time the details of the local leadership panels

are unclear. Issues which are yet to be addressed include selection of members, parameters for decision making,

community standards to be applied, accountability, administration, cost and review of performance and fairness.

The Parliamentary Secretary noted that panels would not to be required by the legislation and the function of reviewing

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applications for changes to levels of income support placed on the CDC could be undertaken by an independent third party

such as a local justice of the peace or CentreLink itself. It was also noted that the number of applications was expected

to be quite low.

It is considered that for the 12 month trial period it would not be necessary to establish a Local Leadership Panel in Halls

Creek given the work needed to establish such a body and the issues around its governance and administration. This is a

matter which could be reviewed after 12 months if the trial was to be rolled over for a further year.

Trial and monitoring: As noted above the legislation will provide for a 12 month trial

of the CDC in each of the identified communities. There will be provision to roll the trial over for another 12 months based

on the results of the monitoring of set identified factors related to alcohol and drug induced harm.

It is considered that the data used to monitor the

effectiveness of the trial to reduce alcohol and drug related harm must be made available to the community. This

includes which factors/indicators are used, baseline data taken at the beginning of the trial and the outcome. Effective

and timely consultation with the community and the Shire regarding any rollover of the trial for another year is also

important and a commitment from the government to

undertake such consultation is required.

Support Services As noted above the provision of support services to deal with

the impact of severely reducing cash available to spend on alcohol and gambling is an integral part of the CDC trial.

Support services related to drug and alcohol abuse and addiction need to be evaluated well before the trial begins and

appropriate new or expanded support services established at the start of the trial. In addition financial management

services will be needed to assist income support recipients deal with the new way benefits and support will be

distributed.

It is considered that the effectiveness of these services should

also be evaluated as part of the trial. The review of Human Services in the Kimberley currently being undertaken by the

State Government should also be taken into account to avoid duplication and increase the likelihood of these of support

services being effective.

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Further to these support services it is considered that services related to employment pathways should be provided as part

of the trial. Whilst the focus of the government is clearly on reducing harm caused by alcohol and gambling by those

receiving income support the trial may also encourage those on welfare to look for employment. Getting off welfare

assistance and into employment would provide a way for people to regain full control of the way they spend their

income. This may prove to be an incentive for some individuals to move towards employment and they should

have access to services which increase their basic skills in literacy and numeracy as well as job readiness training.

One issue which will need more input and consideration is the effect the trial may have on the elderly in the community who

are receiving the Age Pension. This pension will not be part of the trial which means all payments will still be made directly

into the individuals bank account. This may make the recipient particularly vulnerable to humbugging as they will be

the only beneficiaries with all their benefit in the form of cash. Support for these already vulnerable members of the

community needs to be developed and implemented in some form.

The elderly also need to be aware that they can opt into the

CDC trial, which may help to safeguard them. The trial may seem complex and confusing to the elderly and this support

and guidance will need to be tailored to their particular needs.

Implementation

The implementation of the trial CDC is a huge logistical task which will require considerable manpower, time and financial

commitment by the government. The Parliamentary Secretary noted that each individual beneficiary would need to

be set up with a new debit card which would require a one on one meeting. This may be undertaken by CentreLink or

contracted out to an NGO contractor. It will also need to be undertaken in partnership with the debit card provider.

Communication about any CDC trial is a vital part of the trial

and needs to be undertaken in a timely and culturally appropriate way. The implications of the new payment

system needs to be clear and communicated to all income

support recipients including those excluded from the trial i.e. those on Age Pensions.

Age Pension recipients will need to have the trial details

explained to them clearly and made aware that they can choose to be part of the trial if they want to be at any time.

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They will also need to be taken through the paperwork if they decide to engage in the trial.

It is considered that a communication strategy needs to be in

place as soon as possible if a decision is made to go ahead with the trial.

Oversight:

There was discussion with the Parliamentary Secretary regarding each area perhaps having some kind of

leadership/oversight group. The role of this group was somewhat unclear however it would be different to the Local

Leadership Panel and have more of a role in giving advice to

government and monitoring the effectiveness of the trial.

It is considered that such an oversight group is a vital part of the project to ensure the safe and effective implementation of

the trial. It is also essential that such a group be as close to the ground as possible while still being able to be

administered effectively.

The various matters which need to be referenced back to the oversight group include:

Implementation and roll-out Communication

Monitoring set up, implementation and feedback Support service evaluation, proposals and roll out

The evaluation and delivery of support services should be a particular focus of the oversight group. Support services are

provided at both Federal and State level which can mean coordination is difficult and effectiveness limited. There is

opportunity for duplicated and wasted resources as well as gaps being left unfilled because each agency assumes the

delivery of a service is being undertaken by another.

It is considered that the Shire is the appropriate organisation to undertake the role of oversight of the trial if it goes ahead.

The Shire is an elected body representing the local community. In itself it is also representative of the local

population with over half the current councillors being Aboriginal. The Shire is a natural focus for the community on

matters related to social and economic well-being as

evidenced in the consultation undertaken for the review of the Strategic Community Plan and the resulting plan itself. In

addition it is in contact with the whole of the Shire including the remote communities through our own service delivery and

regular consultation.

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Summary: The Shire has the opportunity to advise the Parliamentary Secretary

of its opinion regarding the trial of the CDC in Halls Creek. It is understood that a final decision by the Federal Government, taking

into account results of the recent consultation, will be made within the next few weeks.

The CDC is not the whole solution to the problems of alcohol abuse

and gambling in the Shire of Halls Creek or any other community. The Government have proposed that a trial be undertaken to assess

just how much of the problem can be addressed by restricting the amount of cash income support recipients get every fortnight. They

are also proposing and committing to an evaluation of exiting

services and the delivery of improved social and financial management services to further assist in the reduction of these

problems.

The Shire has two basic options regarding the CDC trial: Advise that whilst the intentions of the Government to reduce

alcohol harm and gambling in the Shire of Halls Creek are strongly supported the trial itself is not supported; OR

Advise that the intentions of the Government are strongly supported and a trial in the Shire of Halls Creek is supported

subject to a number of conditions related to the issues identified above.

The issues identified above in relation to concerns around the effect

on those on the Age Pension, monitoring and support services may be considered by the Council to be difficult to overcome by the

Government in the Shire. If that is the case then the Shire would not support the trial.

Alternatively the Shire may consider that the concept of a CDC has

the potential to make an improvement in the Shire of Halls Creek and the Shire could benefit from the trial for 12 months provided

that a number of conditions are met as outlined in the issues above.

The Shire needs to advise the Parliamentary Secretary in the very near future of its decision and two draft letters are included in

Appendix 1 for council to consider for this purpose.


1. Social Objective:

Vibrant and connected communities. We support cultural and language diversity

Desired Outcomes:

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1.1 The quality of education and training opportunities (including early Childhood) are improved.

1.2 Our people are empowered with a stronger sense of social responsibility and our communities are encouraged to work

together. 1.6 To encourage and promote family responsibility

1.10 The capacity and range of comprehensive, culturally relevant and

quality community services are improved including services related

to alcohol

2. Economic

Objective: Our town and remote communities are prosperous and viable.

Desired Outcomes: 2.3 Promote and encourage the employment of local people in

pastoral, mining and tourist activities.

2.4 To increase the number, quality and variety of employment and on-the-job training opportunities for local residents and

skilled staff.

Policy Implications: There are no policy implications related to a trial of the CDC in Halls

Creek.


There are no particular financial implications on the Shire should a trial go ahead. As the Shire uses a standard EFT-POS system for

the payment of fees and charges the new CDC will be able to be used for the payment of such things as facility hire, dog registration

and library membership.

Officer’s Recommendation: That Council:

1. note the Federal Governments proposal to trial the Cashless Debit Card in a number of communities in Australia;

2. Notes that the intention of the trial is to reduce alcohol and drug induced harm and to reduce welfare money being wasted on

gambling; 3. Supports the intentions of the Federal Government;

4. Advises the Federal Government that it:

a. Supports the intentions of the Government in relation to reducing harm from alcohol and gambling however it does

not consider that a trial of the Cashless Debit Card should be undertaken in the Shire of Halls Creek; or

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b. Supports in principle a trial of the Cashless Debit Card being undertaken in the Shire of Halls Creek subject to

conditions related to: Monitoring

Implementation Support services

Trial Area extent Oversight by the Shire of Halls Creek

Local Leadership panel not required Coordination with WA state government human

services review 5. Agrees that a letter outlining the Shire’s views (attached as

Appendix 1 either (a) or (b) ) be sent, by the Shire President,

to the Hon. Alan Tudge MP, Parliamentary Secretary with responsibility for the Cashless Debit Card trial.


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a) Draft letter to Parliamentary Secretary from the Shire of Halls Creek - not supporting the

trial of a CDC in the Shire of Halls Creek.

The Shire of Halls Creek fully supports the stated intention of the Australian Government in relation

to the introduction of a trial for the Cashless Debit Card:

‘The Australian Government is looking at the best ways to support people, families and communities

in places where a lot of people are on welfare, and alcohol, gambling and drug use are causing

harm.’

The Shire strongly supports the intention to move people in the Shire from welfare to employment

and to reduce any harm being caused by alcohol and gambling such as violence, child neglect and

abuse.

The introduction of the Cashless Debit Card on a trial basis has been proposed in three communities

and the Shire has considered the proposal for a trial to be undertaken in Halls Creek. The Shire has

considered information received during discussions with the Parliamentary Secretary responsible for

the proposed trial, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Prime Minister and

Cabinet.

The Shire has considered the details as they are known of the proposed Trial and concluded that a

trial should not be carried out in the Shire of Halls Creek.

It is considered that the effects of the trial would have a detrimental effect on the elderly who are

some of the most vulnerable members of this community. It would make them targets for those

who would seek to take advantage of the elderly being outside the trial provisions with all their

pension still available in cash.

Current support services are inadequate in the Shire and it is considered that despite the intention

to provide increased targeted services to deal with the outcomes of the trial this is unlikely to be

successful. Previous experience has proven that the resources needed to provide such services have

not been forthcoming and the distribution of these services across the Shire has not been able to be

coordinated effectively between the various service providers. It is also considered that the current

review of human services provision by the State of Western Australia could be in conflict with the

roll out of any improved services as a result of the trial.

It is understood that the roll out for the trial is 6 months. There is currently a lack of clarity around

basic issues such as administration of the trial, local leadership panels, oversight and

implementation. The Shire does not consider there is sufficient time or resources to deal with these

matters effectively and the trial will not therefore provide the benefits it is intended to provide for

the community.

For these reasons the Shire cannot support the trial of the Cashless Debit Card in the Shire of Halls

Creek.

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(b) Draft letter to Parliamentary Secretary from the Shire of Halls Creek outlining the Shire’s

conditional support of the introduction of a trial for the Cashless Debit Card in the Shire.

The Shire of Halls Creek fully supports the stated intention of the Australian Government in relation

to the introduction of a trial for the Cashless Debit Card:

‘The Australian Government is looking at the best ways to support people, families and communities

in places where a lot of people are on welfare, and alcohol, gambling and drug use are causing

harm.’

The Shire strongly supports the intention to move people in the Shire from welfare to employment

and to reduce any harm being caused by alcohol and gambling such as violence, child neglect and

abuse.

The introduction of the Cashless Debit Card on a trial basis has been proposed in three communities

and the Shire has considered the proposal for a trial to be undertaken in Halls Creek. The Shire has

considered information received during discussions with the Parliamentary Secretary responsible for

the proposed trial, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Prime Minister and

Cabinet.

The Cashless Debit Card system for delivering income support aims to:

Reduce the harm caused by alcohol and gambling

The Cashless Debit Card will restrict the amount of income support payment which can be used on

alcohol and gambling. At this point in time the effectiveness of this system to achieve the stated

ambitions is unknown and that is the purpose of the trial. On balance the Shire considers that it

supports the trial subject to conditions. Those conditions are related to monitoring, set-up

procedures and support services as follows:

Monitoring:

The trial be carefully and effectively monitored over the 12 month period

The factors to be monitored and the sources of this data be clearly identified and made

available to the community in a timely manner

The initial baseline data collected to be made available to the Shire and the community

The outcome of that monitoring be made available to the Shire and the community prior to

any decision by the Government to roll the programme over for another 12 months.

Effective and timely consultation with the Shire and the community is undertaken prior to

any roll over of the trial after 12 months and/or for any longer period.

Implementation

Communication regarding the trial and how it will affect those on income support, including

those on the Age Pension, be undertaken in a timely and culturally appropriate way

Transfer of beneficiaries from current payment systems, including Income Management,

should be undertaken in a timely and culturally appropriate way

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Age Pension recipients should be well informed about the CDC system, its possible impacts

on them, the option for them to be part of the trial and how they can get support once the

trial begins.

Support Services

Identification of support services required by the community prior to the commencement of

the trial in conjunction with a review of current social service provision in consultation with

the community, the Shire and service providers

Support services identified as being required to be in place at the commencement of the

trial and monitored as to their effectiveness throughout the trial

Support services to include:

social services e.g responsible alcohol education, counselling for both alcohol and

gambling addition

Financial management services e.g. budgeting and money management skills

Employment pathway services – literacy and numeracy skills, job readiness skills and

job training

Particular support for those on Age Pensions to safeguard them from any harmful

consequences

Trial Area

The trial area should cover the whole Shire and include all those receiving income support in

the town of Halls Creek and throughout the Shire in the remote communities

The trial area should be based on the Shire alone in order to address the particular socio-

economic issues of this community and the resulting support services required.

Local Oversight

The Shire of Halls Creek formally provide oversight of the project as the elected

representatives of the community in relation to ( but not limited to)

Implementation and roll-out

Communication

Monitoring set up, implementation and feedback

Support service evaluation, proposals and roll out

The Shire has considerable concerns about the operation and role of the proposed Local Leadership

Panels. Based on the information we have received we do not consider that such a panel should be

set up in the 12 month trial as the matters related to its administration, operation, composition,

parameters and responsibilities are not resolved and it is unlikely that effective consultation with the

community prior to the commencement of the trial could be undertaken and these matters

resolved. A further issue which needs to be considered further is the way that those on the Age

Pension will be protected from being taken advantage of by others.

The Shire would also note that currently the Western Australian Government is undertaking a review

of the delivery of Human Services in the Kimberley. It is recommended that this review be taken

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into account when considering social service requirements for the trial however it should not delay

in any way the provision of those services identified for the trial itself.

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Item Number: 9.5.2

Subject: Local Planning Strategy submissions and recommended amendments

Reporting Officer: Strategic Planning Manager – Bronwyn Little



Matter for Consideration:

This report outlines the submissions and feedback received to the draft Local Planning Strategy (LPS) and requests agreement of the Shire to the proposed responses and modifications to the document prior to submitting

these changes to the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).

Background: The Local Planning Strategy was reviewed earlier this year after consultation, workshops and final approval of the draft by Council. This

draft was then submitted to the WAPC which approved it for advertising for 60 days from 30th May to 31st July 2015. Public Notices were placed in

The West Australian, Kimberley Echo and Halls Creek Herald. Letters were sent out to over 45 government departments, Aboriginal Corporations and

other stakeholders. A total of 22 written submissions were received to the draft Local Planning Strategy.

The Shire President, Chief Executive and Strategic Planning Manager together with the Shire’s planning consultant and a representative from

the Department of Planning held community meetings in mid-July in: Billiluna Mulan

Balgo Ringer Soak

Yiyili Warmun advised that it was not a suitable time to visit the community. In addition three public meetings were held in Halls Creek. A summary of

this consultation is attached as Appendix 1.

Statutory Environment: All Western Australian local governments are required by Regulation 12A of the Town Planning Regulations 1967 to prepare a Local Planning

Strategy and regularly review it to ensure it remains relevant and up to date. The draft LPS was prepared in consultation with the Department of

Planning and adopted by the Shire in March 2015. The WAPC subsequently endorsed the draft for advertisement which the Shire did in accordance with the Town Planning Regulations 1967.

Under the newly gazetted Planning and Development (Local Planning

Schemes) Regulations 2015 (as under the previous legislation) the submissions received must be considered as follows:

Section 14: Consideration of submissions

(1) After the expiry of the period within which submissions may be made in relation to a local planning strategy, the local

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government must review the strategy having regard to any

submissions made.

(2) The local government may — (a) support the local planning strategy without modification; or

(b) support the local planning strategy with proposed modifications to address issues raised in the

submissions.

(3) After the completion of the review of the local planning strategy

the local government must submit to the Commission — (a) a copy of the advertised local planning strategy; and

(b) a schedule of the submissions received; and (c) particulars of any modifications to the advertised local

planning strategy proposed by the local government.

Each submission must be considered by the Shire and a decision made as

to whether or not any changes requested by the submitter should be accepted or rejected. If the change is accepted then the LPS needs to be

amended to reflect the change. The final amended document must then be forwarded to the WAPC for their consideration and endorsement (with or without further changes) or refusal.

15. Endorsement by Commission

(1) Within 60 days of the receipt of the documents referred to in regulation 14(3) the Commission may —

(a) endorse the strategy without modification; or (b)endorse the strategy with some or all of the

modifications proposed by the local government; or (c)require the local government to modify the strategy in

the manner specified by the Commission before the

strategy is resubmitted to the Commission for endorsement; or

(d)refuse to endorse the strategy. Comments:

As noted above a total of 22 written submissions were received to the draft LPS with almost all coming from government departments. A

summary of the submissions is attached for council consideration as Appendix 2. The summary includes for each submission:

Department/organisation/individual name

Points raised in the submission Comment on each point

Proposed council recommendation – submission noted/accepted with modification to the LPS or rejected

There was significant support expressed by all the government departments for the overall LPS and its objectives. The Department of

Aboriginal Affairs commended the Shire particularly on the focus of the document especially as one of the overarching objectives of the plan is that Traditional Owners maintain a cultural and strategic interest in the

lands of the Shire and their economic, cultural and land use aspirations have been used to inform the strategy.

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There was also particular support from various departments for the inclusion of the whole Shire in the LPS. The Department of Lands

supported the LPS and had no modifications to suggest. The Department of Agriculture and Food expressed overall support for the LPS and in particular the proposed Pastoral and General Agriculture zones, Irrigation

Investigation Areas and the encouragement of economic diversification.

Other Departments supported the LPS and also had some specific comments to make on the parts of the LPS that they had an interest in. For example:

Department of Parks and Wildlife – recommended more detail on a

Conservation Management Plan for the Shire and also involvement by the Department in commenting on development applications.

Tourism Western Australia WA – wanted to strengthen tourism objective related to major transport routes and diversification on pastoral leases

and indigenous lands. They also suggested identifying the ‘Camping with Custodians’ programme on Aboriginal land.

State Heritage Office – noted some confusion regarding the Municipal Heritage Inventory and List and recommended this be clarified in the LPS.

Department of Water – included recommendations for further details

regarding the water source protection areas and inclusion of reference to their policies on Water Quality.

The feedback from the community meetings in both the communities and the town is also set out in Appendix 2 with associated recommendations

for modifications/amendments to the LPS. The community feedback was also highly favourable overall especially in relation to the uses permitted in the new Cultural and Natural Resources Zone and the new Pastoral

Zone. Provision for roadhouses along the Tanami, in particular near Billiluna, and the inclusion of Lake Stretch in the Conservation

Investigation Area were discussed and have been addressed in the recommendations.

The full list of modifications requested/recommendations by submitters and feedback from the community is set out in Appendix 2. The Shire

Planning Consultant working with Shire officers has made a recommendation on each part of each submission. Some of these recommendations result in modifications/amendments to the draft LPS

and these are also set out in Appendix 2.

Overall the modifications are minor and do not change the direction or intention of the LPS. The overall strategic Vision of the LPS including the introduction of the new zones for pastoral activities and cultural and

natural resources have been endorsed.

It is considered that the amendments or modifications recommended in Appendix 2 be accepted by Council and forwarded to the WAPC for their consideration and endorsement or further modification.


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The Vision from the Strategic Community Plan has been adopted for the

LPS - that the Shire of Halls Creek towns and remote communities are economically diverse, caring and proactive with a strong sense of

responsibility and pride. The LPS is one of the key ways that the Shire can move towards that

vision by providing the strategic direction for land use, development and spatial planning in the Shire. It is the mechanism for ensuring that

development in the Shire respects the culture and history of this place and its people as it builds liveability for those living here now and in the future. It provides for and encourages economic development and

employment opportunities, adequate quality housing for all and services and facilities to meet the needs of the residents.

Policy Implications: There are no policy implications.


The Shire received a grant from the Department of Planning to undertake the review of the LPS which will cover the next consultation stage of the

review and the finalisation of the document following the receipt of submissions. The assistance of the Department in undertaking the review in partnership with the Shire is acknowledged and has ensured that the

project will be undertaken within the funding provided.

Officer’s Recommendation: That Council: 1. notes the overall support of the Local Planning Strategy from the

submitters and the feedback received at the community meetings; 2. Notes the summary of submissions and feedback set out in Appendix

2; 3. Adopts the recommendations in Appendix 2 and any amendments or

modifications resulting from these recommendations;

4. Supports the local planning strategy with proposed modifications to address issues in the submissions are set out in Appendix 2; and

5. Instructs the Strategic Planning Manager to submit the following to the Western Australian Planning Commission: (a) a copy of the advertised local planning strategy;

(b) a schedule of the submissions received; and (c) particulars of any modifications to the advertised local planning

strategy proposed by the Council as set out in Appendix 2. Voting Requirement: Simple majority.

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Appendix 1 – consultation report LPS

Shire of Halls Creek Local Planning Strategy Consultation – July 2015

Schedule

Billiluna 10am Monday 13th July 2015

Mulan 3pm Monday 13th July 2015

Balgo 10am Tuesday 14th July 2015

Halls Creek Business 5pm Tuesday 14th July 2015

Halls Creek Community 5pm Wednesday 15th July 2015

Ringer Soak 10am Wednesday 15th July 2015

Yiyili 3pm Monday 27th July 2015

Halls Creek Community 10am Tuesday 28th July 2015

Shire Attendees:

President

CEO

Strategic Planning Manager

Peter Driscoll Landvision

Cate Gustavsson Department of Planning

Youth and Community Development Manager

Billiluna:

Attendance: 8 community members

Comments and Issues:

Tourism potential of Canning Stock route and sealing Tanami

Support sealing Tanami Road for improved social, economic and health benefits;

Would a roadhouse be permitted?

Roadhouse and fuel stop out on the Tanami or within community (layout plan)

What is the range and scale of economic activities in Cultural and Natural Resource Use areas?

Supportive of Cultural and Natural Resources provisions

The plan should permit tourism development;

Need Roadhouse and Art Gallery, Police Station;

Community Layout Plan should address flooding; and

Sealing of internal roads to be a priority

Can you run cattle in Conservation Areas?

SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK

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Mulan

Attendance: 3 community members including Deputy CEO


Looking at tourism ventures around Lake Gregory and Lake Stretch, eco-tourism, cultural tourism to

generate income

Tie in with the IPA – how does it work?

Need to distinguish between IPA and LPS;

Sealing the Tanami – priority. Possible Greyhound bus service from Alice to Broome to assist with

children going to and from School, hospital visits etc. and better access to fresh foods

Need better connections to services in Halls Creek;

Aim to develop and improve opportunities for tourism and other economic opportunities;

Maintain and improve mechanical repair business servicing users of the Canning Stock Route

Balgo

Attendance: approx. 20 community members including CEO


Tourism potential with sealing of the Tanami

Roadhouse a possibility on the Tanami

Need for a roadhouse on the State border or Rabbit Flats;

Need a vehicle licensing facility;

Should seal from Tanami Road turn-off into Balgo (30 km);

Need to look at the way Lake Gregory and Lake Stretch are treated in the LPS – extend future

investigation area to include Lake Stretch

Conservation areas to assist in creating jobs such as improved fencing and removal of wild horses

and camels.

Looking at opportunities for tourism around the lakes with the IPA and rangers

Need place in Halls Creek town for transient accommodation when Balgo mob go into town and

stay overnight

Halls Creek Business:

Attendance: 3


Moola Bulla excisions discussed and way the LPS fits into the eventual outcomes for the land with

Cultural and Natural Resources classification providing basis for future Structure Plans.

IPA status raised throughout the Shire – noted that they will be recognised and referenced for the

first time with this LPS.

General agreement regarding additional industrial land and separating industrial and transport uses

from residential.

Question raised about dealing with conflicting submissions (in relation to Moola Bulla) – council to

deal with each on its merits and in line with the overall direction of the State/Regional and Local

Planning Strategies.

Ringer Soak

Attendance: 15

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General agreement with what can be done on surrounding pastoral leases

Support for provision for traditional practices in Cultural and Natural Resource area over the

Tjurabalen Native Title settlement area as this is where the young people are taken to learn about

the old practices – bush tucker etc

Make Lots 76-79 part of the School reserve, as these lots are a part of the School’s open space and

recreation areas. This could also include Lot 75.

Halls Creek community meeting

Attendance: 8


Issue raised by hospital representative re. future needs for possible hospital expansion with rise in

mining activity, sealing the Tanami and other developments bringing more people into the Shire.

General agreement regarding the town site classifications including additional industrial land

Yiyili

Attendance: 15


Very supportive of provision for low impact tourism activities (within diversification process) on

surrounding pastoral lease Louisa Downs.

Envisaging using existing art centre as a stepping stone for further tourist activities in the

surrounding area such as bush tucker tours.

Halls Creek Community meeting

Attendance: 0

Also presented to Halls Creek Interagency meeting 21st July 2015 – attended by 30 representatives from service providers in the Shire. No issues raised.

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Report to the Shire of Halls Creek

Draft Local Planning Strategy

Public Consultation

September 2015

Prepared by

Landvision

Land Planning and Mapping Consultants

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Shire of Halls Creek has undertaken public consultation on the

draft Local Planning Strategy from 30th May to 31st July, 2015, to

receive submissions from, and provide the opportunity for comment

from those who have an interest in the long-term strategic land use

planning of the lands within the whole of the Shire.

The draft Local Planning Strategy has been prepared over the past 2

years taking into account: the current Halls Creek Horizons – Local

Planning Strategy 2006 (which addressed only the townsite and

surrounds of Halls Creek); the draft Kimberley Planning and

Infrastructure Framework; and Native Title claims and determinations;

and was endorsed by the Shire Council in March 2015 and the Western

Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) in April 2015.

While the public were invited to make written submissions, it was

agreed to also take into account verbal comments gathered through a

series of community meetings. The Council undertook to address

verbal comments in view of the difficulty many residents would

experience in attempting to make written submissions.

The submissions are reviewed in the attached Schedule of

Submissions which provides a summary of the submission, the

Officer’s comments on the submission and finally Council’s

recommendations for modifying or updating the Strategy as required

before being presented to the Shire Council for final endorsement. The

recommendations will then be forwarded to the WAPC for

endorsement.

2.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

In addition to inviting submissions through the media, the Shire Council

arranged community meetings to explain the LPS and to answer

questions and gather verbal submissions to be addressed.

The Shire representatives undertaking these series of meetings

included the following:

the Shire President;

the Shire’s CEO;

the Shire’s Strategic Planning Manager;

the Principal Planning Officer – Kimberley from the Department

of Planning;

the Shire’s Youth and Community Development Manager; and

an independent Planning Consultant.

Public meetings were held at the following Aboriginal Communities:

- Billiluna;

- Mulan;

- Balgo;

- Ringer Soak; and

- Yiyili.

Meetings were also conducted for Commercial/Business stakeholders

in Halls Creek. Two further meetings open to the general public were

also conducted in Halls Creek.

In addition an Interagency meeting attended by service providers in the

Shire was also held in Halls Creek and agencies were contacted

directly to encourage them to make submissions.

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Shire of Halls Creek Draft Local Planning Strategy

Schedule of Submissions – List of Submitters

Author Submission from Author Submission from

1. Tim Hillyard Western Australian Planning Commission

15. David McLoughlin Department of Housing

2. Daryl Moncrieff Department of Parks and Wildlife

16. Gill Stassen Kalyeeda Station

3. Stephanie Buckland

Tourism WA

17. Kevin Ridge Department of Mines and Petroleum

4. Callum Crofton State Heritage Office

18. Martin Peirson-Jones Kimberley Accommodation

5. Cesar Rodriguez Department of Aboriginal Affairs

19. Siobahn Casson Private

6. Neil Thomson Department of Aboriginal Affairs

20. Mark Willson Water Corporation

7. Bec Smith Department of Health

21. Teena Shervington Department of Regional Development

8. Liesl Rohl Environmental Protection Authority

22. Simon Proud LandCorp

9. Noel Myers Shire of Derby / West Kimberley 23. Issues from Community

Consultation

10. Michael Hickling Main Roads WA

Note: The Kimberley Land Council notified the Department of Planning (in an email dated 4 August 2015) that they would not be making a submission due to a lack of time and capacity. 11. Carmen O’Hehir Department of Lands

12. John Ruprecht Department of Agriculture and Food

13. Peter Foley Western Australian Police

14. Susie Williams Department of Water

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Shire of Halls Creek Draft Local Planning Strategy Schedule of Submissions

No. Name and Address

Submission Council Comment Council Recommendation WAPC Comment

1. Western Australian Planning Commission 140 William Street, Perth WA 6000

WAPC endorsed LPS for advertising and advised it is consistent with Town Planning Regulations. Consider inclusion of additions addressing:

a) bushfire prone areas; b) water resources; and c) tourism.

a) Bushfire Prone Areas. Noted

and agreed that a new section following 6.8 be added to address bushfire prone areas.

a) Uphold and add the following to the

LPS after 6.8 as follows: Bushfire The risk to people, property infrastructure and native flora and fauna is an ongoing threat within the Shire. The very hot, dry conditions within the Shire during the dry season in particular make the risk of bushfire a real possibility, evidenced by several serious bushfires which have occurred throughout the Kimberley in recent years. Bushfires can occur as a result of natural causes such as lightning strikes or as a result of careless land management or human activity. As tourism increases and access expands, the likelihood of accidental wildfire increases as does the threat to lives and property. To complement State Planning Policy 3.7 – Planning for Bushfire Risk Management (SPP 3.7) and the associated Planning for Bushfire Risk Management Guidelines, the WAPC has developed the Planning and Development (Bushfire Risk Management) Regulations 2014 (Regulations).

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The aim of the Regulations is to apply consistent requirements to development throughout Western Australia to reduce the risk of bushfire damage in bushfire-prone areas. The Regulations are intended to:

clarify whether a property is within a bushfire-prone area for the purposes of building and planning regulation;

ensure that a bushfire risk assessment is undertaken before a new habitable building is constructed in a bushfire-prone area;

require development approval for habitable buildings on sites of extreme bushfire risk to ensure appropriate bushfire risk management measures are undertaken.

The Regulations include Schedule 1 which aims to, among other things, ensure that bushfire risk is addressed in planning and development decisions. For individual subdivision and development proposals, the Shire will require the assessment of bushfire risk. The development of any building or structure on land assessed as having a high risk of bushfire attack will be subject to development approval requirements even if the class of development may ordinarily be exempt from those requirements.

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On a Shire wide scale there needs to be an assessment of all lands to produce a Bushfire Prone Area Map endorsed by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner. To assist in this process, the Office of Bushfire Risk Management (OBRM) was established. One function will be the development of the Western Australian Bushfire-Prone Area Map which is likely to be released in late 2015, together with an associated handbook about the preparation of Bushfire Risk Management Plans by local governments. In the absence of the Western Australian Bushfire-Prone Area Map, it can be assumed that much of the Shire would be identified in this category. Objective To enhance the efficient and effective management and reduction of bushfire risk in the Shire in order to protect people, assets, the environment and other things valuable to the community. Strategy To ensure the undertaking of the assessment of bushfire risk is undertaken and where necessary, management is implemented to reduce the risk.

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Actions (1) Local planning scheme t comply with

the SPP 3.7 and the Regulations and include Schedule 1 in the Regulations in the Scheme.

(2) Seek to prepare Bushfire Risk Management Plans for high risk areas in collaboration with all stakeholders subject to the identification of Bushfire-Prone Areas

b) Water Resources. The Department of Water provided a detailed submission (See No. 14) which has resulted in a number of recommendations which address and clarify the issues and responses to Water Resources generally drawing in the need to follow Water Quality Protection Notes, State Planning Policies, the need for comprehensive water resource investigations, Water Source Protection, management of Public Open Space, tourism, Irrigation Investigation Areas, etc. The Water Corporation (No. 20) also provided a comprehensive submission which has resulted in recommendations which significantly enhance the discussion and issues on water resources. In view of the recommended response to these 2 submissions, the

b) Water Resources – Dismiss. Subject to the adoption of recommendations for Submission Numbers 14 and 20, there is no need for further modifications.

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concerns of the WAPC have been satisfied.

c) Tourism. The response to the submission from Tourism WA (No. 3) expands the section on Tourism by highlighting issues such as introducing “Camping with Custodians”, the need for feasibility and demand assessments to support investment and sustainability, staff accommodation and diversification permits. In addition to the above it is agreed that the section on 5.2.16 Tourism should be expanded to better and in more detail describe the type of tourism to be encouraged and to provide a hierarchy and framework for guiding tourism development.

c) In 5.2.16 Tourism – Replace Paragraph 2 and the description of the hierarchy of sites with the following: “It is recognised that to simultaneously maintain the unique environmental and cultural attributes of the Halls Creek area while growing the tourism sector, will require a planned approach to tourism development (both location and product) to protect the isolated, low-key, small-scale, minimal footprint nature based sites and facilities.

The range of sites must provide for all visitors including and very importantly for the travelling public. To support this approach, the LPS proposes that tourism nodes provide a range of tourist experiences at locations with different attributes as proposed in the following: Major tourism nodes These areas cater for up to a total of 500 overnight guests in the node and may offer a range of accommodation types (fully serviced, self-contained, backpacker, cabins, demountable tents, eco tourist style accommodation, caravan bays, formal camp sites), services (restaurant, bar, tour booking, equipment rental) and supplies (fuel, food and groceries). Day visitors are usually able to access the facilities and services and purchase supplies. Sites in the Purnululu National Park are proposed as a combined major

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tourism node catering to a maximum of 500 people whether at one site or a number of smaller sites. Minor tourism nodes Areas that cater for up to 200 overnight guests and offer a limited choice of accommodation types including cabins, demountable tents and formal camp and caravan sites. Staff accommodation should be incorporated on site. Eco tourism style accommodation and nature based camping are appropriate. This may include farm-stay accommodation within a pastoral diversification lease area. Services and supplies are available to overnight guests and day-visitors if permitted by the operator. Minor tourism nodes are identified at: Lake Gregory, Warmun, and Wolfe Creek (to a maximum of 60 sites). Eco tourism sites These sites focus on providing accommodation for up to 100 overnight guests who are specifically seeking a low-impact, cultural, environmentally and socially responsible experience. The eco-tourism nodes would be located in relatively undisturbed areas (away from settlements and other development) that have high scenic, heritage or environmental values. The facilities would be constructed and operated to minimise the impact on these values and would have a small ecological footprint. Structures would integrate with the landscape and would be climate sensitive. The

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development would be energy efficient, minimise water use and follow towards a zero waste philosophy. The eco-tourist node would be founded on the active and substantially beneficial involvement of local people. The node would provide an opportunity for guests and local people to be informed and educated about the importance of protecting cultural and natural resources. It is proposed that eco-tourism nodes be identified - in the vicinity of Lake Stretch, Mimbi Caves and Mt Pierre Station. Small-scale community based tourism sites These sites are generally connected to minor settlements or settlements and accommodate up to 50 overnight guests. Guests may be seeking a cultural exchange with the host community and an insight into their way of life. Accommodation offered would be small-lscale (bed and breakfast, guesthouse, cabin, demountable tents and formal camp sites) and services would be limited (e.g. local guides for walks, fishing, birdwatching, equipment hire). Day visitors may also utilise the available services. Small-scale community based tourism nodes are already situated in Balgo and could be developed in any of the existing settlements if the communities want this.

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Nature based camping Areas where small clusters of camping sites are provided in a natural setting and with minimal built support structures. These nodes provide an opportunity to provide a bush camping experience. Structures may be limited to toilets and information boards. Camp site boundaries and access paths would be defined to avoid damage to surrounding areas. Water and power may be provided and waste could be disposed of offsite in consultation with and licence requirement from the local government. Nature based camping nodes would be managed by either the local community for their own benefit, DPAW, Main Roads WA or the local government. Some sites already exist to cater for the travelling public where a maximum stay of 1-3 days would be permitted. The planning and ongoing management of, and responsibility for these sites would be determined on a case by case basis in consultation with relevant Government agencies. There are existing sites along the GNH at: Mary Pool, Larawa Farm Stay, Ngumban Cliff, Little Panton, Leycester and Spring Creek. Sites also exist or could be established along the Tanami and Duncan Roads, at Sturt Creek, Caroline Pool, Sawpit Gorge and Palm Springs. In 6.9.2 add the following Strategy to replace Strategy 5 and 6: “Support the ongoing use of and where appropriate facilitate the following tourism nodes:

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Major node (Up to a combined maximum of 500 people at one or a number of sites)

– Purnululu Minor node (Up to 200 people)

– Lake Gregory – Warmun – Wolfe Creek (Max 60 sites)

Eco-tourism (Up to 100 people) – Lake Stretch – Mimbi Caves – Mt Pierre

Nature-based camping – Existing sites on Tanami and

Duncan Roads – Caroline Pool – Sawpit Gorge – Palm Springs – Sites on GNH at Mary Pool,

Larawa Farm Stay, Ngumban Cliff, Little Panton, Leycester Spring Creek”

Roadhouses – Locating and

supporting the development of roadhouses will have economic and social benefits.

The establishment of roadhouses is a significant contribution to outline settlements, tourists and general road users.

Roadhouses – In 6.9.2 Tourism and 6.11.1 Road Transport, add the following Action: “Support the investigation of opportunities for the development of roadhouses in appropriate locations along the major transport routes to provide services for all road users in consultation with MRWA and other stakeholders.”

2. David Chemello Department of Parks and Wildlife – East Kimberley District Lot 248 Ivanhoe Rd, Kununurra WA 6743

a) To protect biodiversity DPAW wish to comment on:

land use changes;

expansion of agricultural areas;

urban development; and

mining activities.

a) Noted. It is appropriate that DPAW comment on development as they have proposed. This is a matter of process related to the administration of the Local Planning Scheme and will be addressed as part of that review.

a) Noted – no modifications required.

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b) Supports need for conservation management plan for Shire with the retention target of 30% of vegetation types found in the area being maintained where clearing is proposed, in particular for areas identified with potential broadscale agriculture and horticulture.

b) DPAW agree there is a need to prepare a conservation management plan for the Shire to enable the long term conservation of high value areas. The establishment of appropriate thresholds for vegetation type retention and other matters should be addressed in the management plan.

b) Add the following text to 6.4 Environment following Paragraph 3: The preparation of a Conservation Management Plan would identify areas for development and for environmental protection and would also provide a framework for coordinated management. This would enable the long term conservation of areas identified as having biodiversity values that may otherwise be developed in an ad hoc manner with due regard for the cumulative impact of such activities.

Add a new Action 6 as follows: “6. Prepare a Conservation

Management Plan in consultation with DPAW subject to receiving appropriate resources.

c) Support need for subject land requiring a detailed investigation and assessment to determine suitability for a use in respect to maintaining biodiversity values.

c) Noted. This has been addressed in 2 b) above.

c) Uphold – as this has been addressed in 2 b) above.

d) Need to further discuss with DPAW the recommendation that Purnululu National Park supports a visitor node of 500 people. DPAW and Shire should discuss further when a management plan is prepared/redrafted.

d) As a visitor node supporting 500 people is significant, the Shire should work with DPAW when a management plan is prepared.

d) Uphold – Liaise with DPAW to establish the scale of the tourism node. Add the following to Strategy 5 in 6.9.2 Tourism: “Facilitate, subject to consultation with DPAW, the …” See also 1 c) above.

e) Council input through representative of Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee.

e) Noted.

e) Noted – No modifications required.

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f) Does not support minor visitor node (up to 200 people) at Wolfe Creek, prefer maximum of 60 people to retain visitor experience.

f) It is important to keep development at a scale which is compatible with the setting and retention of the visitor experience.

f) Uphold – See 1 c) above.

3. Mr Campbell Fletcher Tourism WA 2 Mill Street Perth WA 6000

General: Notes and supports identified tourism hierarchy as appropriate to the needs of the Shire. a) Strategic Plan – Section 5.2.16

Tourism Page 19 – In respect to the statement that ‘staff accommodation could be incorporated as part of the permanent residential component of these sites’ should be re-worded to state… ‘should incorporate associated staff accommodation’.

Noted. a) Given seasonability issues

and the potential difficulties of attracting and retaining staff in these remote locations, the suggested more definitive wording should be adopted.

Support noted– No modifications required. See 1 c) above. a) Change the wording under Tourism in

Section 5.2.16, last sentence in Paragraph 1 to say: ‘some permanent residential accommodation for staff should be included to a maximum of 40% of the total number of units or the site area as determined by Council.

b) Economic Development – Section 6.9.2 Tourism Strengthen tourism objectives that relate to:

improving access and the role of key tourism corridors (Tanami Road, Great Northern Highway)

See next page

b) It is a positive recommendation and should be supported by expanding on the benefits of sealing Tanami Road in 6:11 and adding an objective to enhance this.

b) Uphold – Add the following after Paragraph 2 Tanami Road and Duncan Road, under 6.11 Road Transport: “Aboriginal communities, mining, tourism and pastoral businesses along with a number of Government agencies identified the sealing of Tanami Road in particular as having more benefits than those listed above. A summary of the potential benefits are as follows: Enhanced Accessibility and Connectivity for Aboriginal Communities, delivering on Closing the Gap in:

Health

Economic development – both employment and enterprise opportunities

Community

Culture

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Improved economic development opportunities for growth and diversification by enhancing Accessibility for the following sectors:

Mining – Improved access and reduction in costs

Agriculture – support growth, diversification and sustainability

Tourism – Increase tourist numbers and diversity

Improved Liveability in the Shire, Region and Northern Australia:

Reducing cost of living

Improving access Improved accessibility for Defence Purposes:

Decrease response times to deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief particularly in Timor Leste

Enhance border security and protection of resources

Participate in joint defence exercises with neighbours and allies.”

Add a new Objective 3: “Engage with the State and Commonwealth governments to seek funding for the sealing of the Tanami Road in view of the wide range of benefits to local, regional and Northern Australia.”

The role of the GNH for tourism has been addressed in 1 c).

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supporting economic diversification for tourism on pastoral leases and indigenous lands

Action 10 under 6.9.2 adequately addresses tourism on pastoral leases and the recommendation in 1 c) and 3 d) add to the support for tourism on indigenous lands.

Uphold in part by the addition of 3 d) below.

c) Support intent to expand the range and mix of tourism accommodation but a feasibility and demand assessment should be undertaken to support investment and sustainability.

c) Noted support. It is reasonable that proposals to establish a new tourism venture should be supported by a feasibility and demand assessment to support its investment and sustainability however, this would normally be part of a business plan, not part of a Planning Application.

c) Add to 6.9.2 Action 12: “Support the range and mix of tourism accommodation and other tourism ventures”.

d) There is an initiative by Tourism WA called a “Camping with Custodians” program to create commercial camping grounds on Aboriginal land. 3 of the sites considered are Mimbi Caves, Violet Valley and Yiyili. This could be included as an action.

d) As this is an important initiative supporting Aboriginal tourism, there should be a new Action included to reflect this Strategy.

d) Add a new Strategy No. 7 Encourage and support the Traditional Owners to utilize the Tourism WA initiative called the Camping with Custodians program to create commercial camping grounds where suitable and sustainable on Aboriginal Lands. Add a new Action 12 as follows: “Support the introduction of the program “Camping with Custodians” on Aboriginal lands and assist in the investigation of the potential for this program at Mimbi Caves, Violet Valley and Yiyili.”

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4. Lauren Taylor State Heritage Office 491 Wellington St Perth WA 6000

a) Support for strong consideration of Heritage in LPS.

a) Noted. a) Support noted – No modifications required.

b) Section 7.3 Municipal Heritage List confuses the municipal heritage inventory with the heritage list.

b) Clarify the current status of the Municipal Heritage Inventory and the need for a municipal heritage list to be developed in section 6.3 and section 7.3.

b) Uphold – Add to 6.3 Heritage – Actions: “2. Prepare and adopt a municipal heritage list in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.5 – Historical Heritage Conservation (SPP 3.5) with standard provisions relating to heritage ensuring that the heritage provisions in the Scheme are consistent with part 7 of the Model Scheme Text. Add to 7.3 as follows: 7.3 Municipal Heritage Inventory and Proposed Heritage List The Shire of Halls Creek has a Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI) which was endorsed in 1995 as required under the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990. State Planning Policy 3.5 – Historical Heritage Conservation (SPP 3.5) outlines the requirement of a heritage list established pursuant to a local planning scheme. The local government is to establish and maintain a Heritage List to identify those places within the Scheme which are of cultural heritage significance and worthy of conservation under the Scheme. The heritage list should be compiled having regard to the places identified in the inventory. A local government may elect to include all of those places. The standard procedures for the compilation of a heritage list are set out in the Model Scheme Text.

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The inclusion or exclusion of places from a heritage list should be based on their degree of historic heritage significance, supported by the findings in the inventory, irrespective of whether they are privately or publically owned. Local government has a role in support of the policy through: • ensuring that heritage provisions in

local planning schemes are consistent with the Model Scheme Text

• ensuring that both a Municipal Heritage Inventory and Municipal Heritage List are prepared and adopted with standard provisions relating to heritage ensuring that the heritage provisions in the Scheme are consistent with part 7 of the Model Scheme Text.

• ensuring that heritage places and areas are carefully identified consistent with the common standards provided by the Heritage Council

• ensuring that due regard is given to heritage significance in development assessment, planning schemes and planning strategies

• adopting local planning policies affecting places entered in heritage lists.

The Shire of Halls Creek will be undertaking a review of the Municipal Heritage Inventory and will be compiling and adopting a Municipal Heritage List

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c) The existing TPS 1 does not contain any of the standard provisions relating to heritage.

c) Noted that the current Scheme lacks heritage provisions and that the heritage provisions of Part 7 of the Model Scheme Text should be included in the Scheme.

c) Noted – covered by b) above for future review of the Local Planning Scheme.

5. Cesar Rodrigues Department of Aboriginal Affairs 151 Royal St East Perth WA 6004

a) Commends the focus of the LPS on the appropriate management of the Aboriginal cultural heritage.


b) Notes support for various references and Actions in the LPS to protect and manage cultural heritage.

b) Noted. b) Support noted – No modifications required.

6. Neil Thompson Department of Aboriginal Affairs 151 Royal St East Perth WA 6004

a) Notes increased attention given to the ALT estate in planning considerations.


b) Supports classification of towns and settlements bringing these communities into the planning process.


c) Supports “Future urban development” zone for Halls Creek Town Based Reserves and the required “Structure Planning”.

c) Noted. c) Support noted – No modification required.

d) ALT keen to work with the Shire to progress initiatives outlined in the Strategy.

d) Noted and support initiative to work with the ALT and Aboriginal community to progress initiatives in this Strategy.

d) Uphold and add the following to Action to 6.2 Land Tenure, as follows: “Work in partnership with ALT Board undertaking targeted detailed planning within AAPA reserves to identify potential areas for development, registered heritage sites and conservation areas to be retained in reserve status and to inform future land tenure reform through a native title determination of ILUA.”

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7. Donna Hindmarsh Department of Health WA Country Health Service Unit 4 Napier Tce Broome WA 6725

a) Notes plan to increase tourist numbers and increased overnight accommodation. Seeks clarification that there is provision to increase accommodation to meet demand including for government agencies currently using facilities.

a) Noted. Additional land has been zoned for Tourism in Halls Creek to allow for further development of accommodation, however it is not the Shire Council’s role to provide the accommodation.

a) Dismiss – No modifications required.

b) Notes that sealing Tanami Road will increase traffic through Halls Creek and will increase demand for health and ambulance services.

b) Noted. This demand is provided for in 6.5.1 Halls Creek townsite – Actions, and 6.12.1 Public Services – Strategies and Actions.

b) Support noted – No modifications required.

c) Supports provision of short term hostel accommodation for the transient population.

c) Noted. c) Support noted – No modifications required.

8. Stephen Pavey Office of Environmental Protection Authority Level 8, 168 St Georges Tce, Perth WA 6000

a) Supports inclusion of all land within Shire boundaries.


b) Section 2. Supports preparation of a conservation management plans.

b) Noted. b) Support noted – No modifications required. See 2 b).

c) Section 3.2. The OEPA suggests a change in wording of Section 3.2 Enhance Environmental Values, to better reflect the principle of enhancing these values.

c) The suggested rewording should be accepted and 3.2 changed to the proposed re-written paragraph.

c) Uphold – Replace the existing text for Section 3.2 Principle 5, with the following: “Land use and development should consider the natural environmental values unique to the Shire of Halls Creek and incorporate best practice to ensure that impacts from development on the environment are avoided or minimised, that development complements its setting as far as possible, and the environmental values of the land are enhanced where feasible.”

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d) Section 4.1 Overarching Objectives. The OEPA suggested wording to give a greater emphasis on protection of the environment.

d) Support the OEPA recommended modification which will provide a greater emphasis on protection of the environment.

d) Uphold – Replace the existing third dot point under 4.1 Overarching Objectives, as follows: “Provide a rationale for the zoning and reservation of land and for provisions of the local planning scheme relating to development, the control of development, and protection of the environment;” and add an additional dot point as follows: “Set out a strategic direction for the protection of the environment;” after dot point 3.

e) Supports reserving Lake Gregory (Paruku) as Conservation in the new Scheme.

e) Noted. At the community meeting at Mulan it was proposed that the Lake Gregory Conservation Investigation Area be extended to Billiluna, to include Lake Stretch, as shown on Attachment 1.

e) Uphold – Recommend extension of the CIA as shown on Attachment 1.

f) Proposes including Lake Willson, the Gardner Range and Southesk as Conservation Investigation Areas.

f) Noted. Gardner Range and Southesk Tablelands are already included as CIA so no change is required.

Lake Willson should be shown as CIA once suitable boundaries are agreed.

f) Support noted – No modifications required.

Uphold – Establish proposed boundaries in consultation with the OEPA and relevant TOs to include Lake Willson as a Conservation Investigation Area.

9. Noel Myers Shire of Derby/West Kimberley PO Box 94 Derby WA 6728

No matters raised and acknowledges consistency between current and future land uses, strategies and actions along the common municipal boundaries. Will comment further as the Local Planning Scheme progresses.

Noted. Support for LPS – no modifications required.

Support noted – No modifications required.

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10. Michael Hickling Main Roads WA, PO Box 959, Derby WA 6728

a) 5.2.17 Town Centre. The Shire should consult with Main Roads in respect to improving and enhancing the safety, amenity and streetscape of GNH within the town centre.

a) Noted. Paragraph 2 in Section 5.2.17 already covers this point and does not require modification.

a) Noted and dismiss – no change is recommended as the existing text accommodates the submission.

b) 6.4 Environment – Action 3 The Shire should consult MRWA in respect to establishing a 100m wide vegetated visual buffer between GNH and the proposed new Industrial area.

b) It is reasonable and appropriate to consult MRWA when planning and establishing the proposed visual buffer.

b) Uphold – Recommend adding the following text to 6.4 Action 3, after “industrial zoned land”, “in consultation with Main Roads WA.”

c) 6.9.5 Industry. MRWA request that they be consulted to consider any required access points and allowable proximity to the highway for any proposed general industrial areas.

c) MRWA should be involved with and offer advice on planning of the proposed General Industry area.

c) Uphold – Add the following text to 6.9.5 Strategy 1 and 2 and Action 1: “in consultation with Main Roads WA with regard to access points and proximity to the Great Northern Highway.”

d) 6.11.1 Road Transport. MRWA propose that they be consulted regarding planning, locating, traffic volumes adjacent roadside development, side street junctions and crossovers for investigations into ‘heavy haulage breakdown facilities’ or ‘road train assembly areas’.

d) MRWA should be consulted and involved with any investigations into heavy haulage breakdown facilities or road train assembly areas.

d) Uphold – Replace the existing Action No. 5 in Section 6.11.1 with the following: “plan for and locate heavy haulage breakdown facilities and road train assembly areas adjacent to GNH in consultation with MRWA.”

11. Carmen O’Hehir Department of Lands-Kimberley PO Box 630 Kununurra WA 6743

The Department supports the LPS and does not request any modifications.

Noted the support of the Department.


12. John Ruprecht Department of Agriculture and Food Locked Bag 4 Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983

DAFWA expressed support for the LPS, in particular in respect to proposed Pastoral and General Agriculture zones, Irrigation Investigation Areas and economic diversification generally.

Noted the support of the Department.


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13. Peter Foley Kimberley District Office WA Police Hammersley St, Broome WA 6725

The WA Police note that there is sufficient land for their needs in Halls Creek, Warmun and Balgo and they have not identified the need for additional policing facilities.

Noted the support of the WA Police.


14. Susie Williams Department of Water Kimberley Region PO Box 625 Kununurra WA 6743

i) General The Department supports strategic planning, commends integration of previous advice and looks forward to preparation of a District Water Management Strategy. The Department provided the following advice:

i) Noted support for Strategy. i) Support noted – No modifications required.

ii) General Support for strong integration of water source protection areas and water supply planning in Halls Creek.

ii) Noted. ii) Support noted – No modifications required.

iii) General Careful planning of, and appropriate zoning of development areas to limit intensification of land use in public drinking water source areas (PDWSA’s).

iii) Noted. This is addressed by Action 2 in 6.10.1.

iii) Support noted – No modifications required.

iv) General Planning within various priority areas to be consistent with Water Quality Protection Note No. 25 and for land use State Planning Policies 2.7 and 2.9.

iv) Noted. To make this clear add an Action to Action 2 to reflect State policies and Water Quality Protection Notes.

iv) Uphold – Add a further dot point to Action 2 in 6.10.1 as follows: “Within PDWSA’s determine land uses and activities, lot sizes and zoning in the Scheme consistent with Department of Water’s Water Quality Protection Note No. 25 and SPP 2.7 and 2.9.”

v) Maps The mapping should cover the whole of the Shire but it does not do so. This should be corrected.

v) The mapping in the LPS does cover the whole shire but upon further discussion it is concluded that issues relate to showing the whole Water Reserve area in more detail around Halls Creek Townsite. A suitable plan should be included as an Appendix in the LPS.

v) Uphold – Add the plan shown as Attachment 2 to the LPS as an Appendix.

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vi) Section 1.4 The following drivers for the Shire’s growth are residential and industrial development; agricultural expansion and mining which all have water supply demands.

vi) Noted and agreed that these have water supply demands.

vi) Support noted – No modifications required.

vii) Potential expansion of agricultural activity throughout the Shire and in particular the Margaret River area and savannah plains east of Halls Creek. This will have water supply demands and should therefore include a reference to comprehensive water resource investigation work to identify water supplies if required.

vii) It is reasonable to expect that water resource investigation work would be required.

vii) Uphold – Add to 6.10.1 introduction as final paragraph: “Potential expansion of agricultural activity throughout the Shire and in particular the Margaret River area and savannah plains east of Halls Creek will need to be subject to comprehensive water resource investigation work to identify divertible water supply capacity.”

viii) Page 9 Paragraph 3 Water Source Protection DoW strongly supports the statement “the protection of community drinking water sources is a key consideration in the preparation of Layout Plans” but suggests it would be clearer with the following addition: “as these are not covered by State Government water source protection planning.”

viii) The addition of the words proposed by DoW should be included to confirm and clarify the need to protect community drinking water sources in Layout Plans.

viii) Uphold – Recommend amendment to Water Source Protection in Section 2 Key Issues to state in the last sentence: “The protection of community drinking water sources is a key consideration in the preparation of Layout Plans for Aboriginal Settlement as these are not covered by State Government water source protection planning.”

ix) Section 2 Key Issues (Page 9) Conservation Planning. DoW suggests including Sturt Creek in discussing conservation values as it is a Wild River.

ix) Part of Sturt Creek is currently shown as a corridor from the Canning Stock Route near Tanami Road to Old Halls Creek classified as Cultural and Natural Resource Use. This long, narrow corridor partly following Sturt Creek passed through pastoral leases, Conservation Areas and Conservation Investigation Areas.

ix) Dismiss as Sturt Creek is partly included in a Cultural and Natural Resource Use area which will aim to conserve such areas as shown in .Attachment 1.

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x) Section 2 Key Issues – Waste Management (Page 9). DoW states that “rigorous investigation and planning for alternative waste disposal facility sites is critical in the Halls Creek area due to the susceptibility of the drinking water supply to surface contamination.”

x) Support. The additional comments proposed provides clarification of this key issue and should be added to this part.

x) Uphold – Add the following to the paragraph under Waste Management in Section 2 Key Issues, after the final sentence: “Rigorous investigation, and planning for alternative waste disposal facility sites is critical in the Halls Creek area due to the susceptibility of the drinking water supply to surface contamination.”

xi) Section 2 Key Issues – Reticulated Sewer. DoW supports the expansion of reticulated sewer services as it provides greater protection against groundwater contamination.”

xi) Note this support. xi) Support noted – No modifications required.

xii) Part 4.1 Overarching Objectives, Dot Point 8 (Page 13). DoW strongly supports this objective to plan to provide direction for the appropriate use of water.

xii) Noted. xii) Support noted – No modifications required.

xiii) 5.2.3 Urban Development Give early consideration to water supply for residential expansion and apply the Better Urban Water Management framework.

xiii) While this is consistent with proper and orderly planning, consideration of water supply is standard planning practice and is adequately covered by State Policies and the wording in a number of sections in the LPS, eg. 2 Key Issues – Water Source Protection; and 6.6 Residential (Existing and Future).

xiii) Dismiss as this is adequately addressed in State Policies and which are referred to in the Local Planning Strategy.

xiv) 5.2.9 Public Open Space (Page 17) and 6.4.1 Public Open Space (Page 35) It is critical to consider an appropriate water supply for Public Open Space at an early stage in the planning.

xiv) In 6.4.1 Public Open Space, a new Action could be added to require planning for an appropriate water supply for POS in the first stages of the planning process.

xiv) Uphold in part. Add a new Action No. 1 in 6.4.1 which states that: “Ensure that an appropriate, economical and sustainable water supply is available when planning for the location, use and management of public open space.”

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xv) 5.2.13 Rural Residential DoW supports early consideration of water availability and sewer options for Rural Residential developments.

xv) Noted. xv) Support noted – No modifications required.

xvi) 5.2.14 Rural Small holdings DoW supports possible need for monitoring of water quantity and quality.

xvi) Noted. xvi) Support noted – No modifications required.

xvii) 5.2.16 Tourism – Nature-based camping (Page 20) Consider waterway management when establishing nature based camping by:

establishing buffers to protect foreshore and riparian zones;

utilise water quality protection notes to assist with best management practice being: - Tracks and trails near

sensitive water resources (WQPN81);

- Vegetation buffers to sensitive water resources (WQPN6)

xvii) Noted. Any proposal for Nature-based camping should be required to consider the water quality protection notes highlighted by DoW.

xvii) Uphold – Recommend amendment Section 5.2.16 Tourism Nature-based tourism (Page 20) by adding a new sentence following the final sentence to this paragraph: “When planning and establishing nature based camping areas consideration should be given to establishing buffers to protect foreshore and riparian zones and utilising water quality protection notes WQPN81 Tracks and trails near sensitive water resources and WQPN6 Vegetation buffers to sensitive water resources.”

xviii) 5.3.2 Conservation Investigation Areas (Page 19) Consider including Sturt Creek as a Wild River with Lake Stretch and Lake Gregory as a conservation investigation area.

xviii) Noted. This has been addressed in 8 e) and 14. ix)

xviii) Noted – See 8 e) and 14. ix)

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xix) 5.3.3 Irrigation Investigation Areas (Page 22) DoW questions what sort of investigations are proposed to identify irrigation investigation areas and advises it should include a groundwater investigation program.

xix) The range of studies required would be determined on a case by case basis relevant to each study or proposal, however it could be noted that any investigation should include a groundwater investigation program.

xix) Uphold in part – Recommend adding the following to the last sentence to Paragraph 1 in 5.3.3 Irrigation Investigation Areas (Page 22): “and should include a groundwater investigation program.”

xx) 6.4 Environment Action 4 (Page 34) Strong support for District Water Management Plan and advice that DoW could assist.

xx) Noted support for District Water Management Plan and potential assistance from DoW to provide advice.

xx) Support noted – No modifications required.

xxi) 6.5.1 Halls Creek Townsite Strategy 2 (Page 38) Suggest minor addition to Strategy to insert “Identify sufficient and appropriate land supply for residential, tourism and industrial zoned land.”

xxi) Support and add the proposed text as it serves to further clarify the land supply considerations.

xxi) Uphold and modify 6.5.1, Strategy 2, to state: “Identify sufficient and appropriate land supply for residential, tourism and industrial zoned land.”

xxii) 6.5.2 Towns Action 1 (Page 40) Could mention water supply protection and waste water management as specific actions in community layout planning.

xxii) Note and dismiss. The State Planning Policy 3.2 provides guidance for the orderly and proper planning of Aboriginal Settlements and both water supply and waste water management are key considerations for layout planning under SPP 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. See also 14. viii)

xxii) Dismiss as this is adequately covered in the LPS and State Policies. See also 14. viii)

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xxiii) 6.6 Residential (Existing and Future) (Page 43) Actions Could include reference to the Land Use Compatibility Table which provides guidance on compatible and incompatible uses within water source protection areas.

xxiii) Noted. This is addressed in 14 iii), 14 iv) and 14 xxx).

xxiii) Noted – No modifications required as addressed in 14 iii), 14 iv) and 14) xxx).

xxiv) 6.7 Rural Living – Objective 2 (Page 44) DoW supports planning for Rural Subdivision to ensure adequate services are available to support subdivision.

xxiv) Noted. xxiv) Support noted – No modifications required.

xxv) 6.8 Cultural and Natural Resource Use Areas – Strategy 1 Refer to DoW’s WQPN25 for guidance as to compatible activities within water source protection areas.

xxv) Support this submission by adding appropriate Action.

xxv) Uphold – In 6.8 add a new Action 5 as follows: “Ensure that the future planning and use of Cultural and Natural Resource Use areas follows the guidance provided by, and is consistent, with WQPN25.

xxvi) 6.9 Economic Development Strategy 1 (Page 49) Consideration of irrigation activities would require comprehensive water resource investigation.

xxvi) Noted. This has been addressed in 14 xix).

xxvi) Uphold in accordance with 14 xix).

xxvii) 6.9.2 Tourism Action 10 (Page 10) When assessing the sustainability of tourism based pastoral diversification activities the DoW assesses the impact on waterways, water supply and protection and waste water issues.

xxvii) Noted. Diversification activities are supported and pastoral based tourist activities must be only supplementary to the pastoral use. The key issue would be impact on water resources and waste water, therefore DoW does assess these impacts.

xxvii) Support noted – No modifications required.

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xxviii) 6.9.4 Oil, Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources (Page 55) DoW notes that there are Water Quality Protection Notes applicable to extractive and mining industry activities for protection of water resources.

xxviii) Noted. The Actions could draw attention to the WQPN relevant to Extractive Industries.

xxviii) Uphold – Add a new Action 5: “Ensure that when materials are extracted that these activities are carried out in compliance with all relevant WQPN’s including WQPN 15.

xxix) 6.9.5 Industry – Strategy 5 (Page 57) Relocate industries that are within water source protection areas (as sensitive water resources).

xxix) Noted. It would be most unusual for a Scheme to require the relocation of industries which have been lawfully approved and operating. The Strategy could identify incentives and initiatives to overcome this problem if it is identified.

xxix) Uphold and add a new Action 8: “Work with landowners and the Department of Water to identify land uses which are or could cause environmental issues for water quality and contamination in water source protection areas and develop policies and other initiatives to rectify the environmental concerns.”

xxx) 6.10.1 Groundwater and Water Supply (Page 61)

DoW suggest it may be useful to include a brief summary of the groundwater resource in Halls Creek that influences many planning decisions. Should place more emphasis on type of aquifer and the need to protect groundwater.

xxx) Water resources are generally covered in 12.7.1 and other sections in the draft LPS, however the LPS would benefit from the addition of the expanded summary proposed by DoW.

xxx) Uphold – In 12.7.1 Groundwater add the following after the first paragraph: “The existing Halls Creek Water Reserve was proclaimed in 2004 under the Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947 following completion of the Halls Creek Water Reserve water source protection plan (Water and Rivers Commission 2002).

The Halls Creek town water supply is obtained from Water Corporation wellfields in two fractured rock aquifers; the King Leopold Sandstone and the Carson Volcanics (Department of Water 2006 and Water Corporation 2004).

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Fractured rock aquifers are vulnerable to contamination from overlying land uses. Therefore, management of land use and development in the Halls Creek Water Reserve is necessary to protect water quality and to help protect public health.

12.7.1 Groundwater after Paragraph 9 starting “Groundwater aquifers…” add the following: “No changes to the existing water reserve boundary are proposed but the addition of any new bores will require new wellhead protection zones (WHPZ). It should be noted that subject to further consultation, a priority 3 (P3) area may be assigned around the Burks Park Station homestead to reflect some existing buildings including the homestead.” Add a final paragraph as follows: “Future planning and development must ensure support for protection of public drinking water source areas (PDWSAs), and should refer to DoW water quality protection note (WQPN) No. 36: Protecting public drinking water source areas.”

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xxxi) 6.10.1 Groundwater and Water Supply (Pages 60-61) The DoW suggests there are possibly several activities being undertaken in PDWSA’s which should be relocated (eg. McBeath Special Rural Zone). Undertake a review using the land use compatibility table (WQPN25) to determine priorities for actions.

xxxi) Noted. See 14. xxix) above.

xxxi) Uphold – See 14. xxix) above.

xxxii) 6.10.1 Groundwater and Water Supply (Page 61) DoW supports the Strategies and Actions including statutory protection of PDWSA’s through planning provisions in the Scheme. Also support development of a District Water Management Plan (Refer to Guidelines 2013).

xxxii) Noted. xxxii) Support noted – No modifications required.

xxxiii) 7.1 Halls Creek Tourism Strategy (Page 73) Correct the spelling error in title.

xxxiii) Noted. Agree to correct the spelling error in the title “Halls Creek Tourism Strategy”.

xxxiii) Uphold – Modify text to correct spelling of tourism in title of 7.1 Halls Creek Tourism Strategy.

xxxiv) 12.4.2 Rural Living (Page 120) Paragraph 4 states that the Rural living precincts of Mardiwah Loop and McBeath have limited agricultural or horticultural potential due to restrictions on groundwater usage by the DoW.

DoW has not imposed restrictions, rather there are natural restrictions because of the existing hydrogeology.

xxxiv) Noted. The text should be modified to state the correct reasons for agricultural and horticultural being limited in Mardiwah Loop and McBeath..

xxxiv) Uphold – Modify sentence 1 in Paragraph 4 to be re-worded as follows: “The precincts of Mardiwah Loop and McBeath provide limited potential for expanding agricultural and horticultural activities due to the existing hydrogeology which restricts available water supply.”

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xxxv) 12.7.1 Groundwater and Water Supply (Page 136) Rename this section “Water Resources” to better reflect this Section.

xxxv) Agree to rename 12.7.1 to “Water Resources”.

xxxv) Uphold and rename 12.7.1 as “Water Resources”.

xxxvi) 12.7.1 Groundwater and Water Supply – Groundwater (Page 137) Editorial changes from DoW: Move the third sentence in Paragraph 1 under Groundwater (on page 137) subject to minor re-wording to be the final paragraph under Surface Water, and insert “proclaimed surface water areas under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act.”

xxxvi) Uphold. xxxvi) Uphold – Delete sentence 3 under Paragraph 1 “Groundwater” and insert a new final paragraph in Surface Water as follows: “The Fitzroy River and its Tributaries Catchment Area and the north east area is part of the Ord River and Tributaries Catchment Area being proclaimed surface water areas under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act.”

xxxvii) 12.7.1 Groundwater and Water Supply – Groundwater (Page 137) Change the final sentence in Paragraph 1 to read: “These Areas are proclaimed surface water areas under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act” and move to be the final sentence in the paragraph above, ie. final paragraph under Surface Water.

xxxvii) Uphold. xxxvii) Uphold – In Paragraph 1 under Groundwater, remove sentences 2, 3 and 4, and replace with the following: “The whole Shire falls within the Canning Kimberley proclaimed groundwater area.”

xxxviii) 12.7.1 Groundwater and Water Supply under Groundwater in Paragraph 7, replace DER with DoW.

xxxviii) Uphold. xxxviii) Uphold – In 12.7.1 Groundwater and Water Supplies in Paragraph 3 on page 138 delete “DER” and add “DoW’.

xxxix) 12.7.1 Page 138, Para 4 Include Billiluna and Mulan as communities which also have water source protection areas.

xxxix) Uphold. xxxix) Uphold – Under 12.7.1 Groundwater, Para 8 (on Page 138 it is Para 4), add the following after Wirrimanu (Balgo): “Billiluna and Mulan”.

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xl) 12.7.1 Page 138 Para 6 The sentence: “Future investigations into water source opportunities for irrigation in the Shire, and in particular the regions surrounding the Margaret River and Flora Valley” does not indicate at what stages the investigations are, or if they are just required.

xl) Uphold. Change the sentence to show that no work has yet been done.

xl) Uphold – One page 138 in Paragraph 6, modify to read: “Future investigations will be required into water source opportunities for irrigation in the Shire, and in particular regions surrounding Margaret River and Flora Valley.”

xli) 12.7.2 Wastewater Management (Page 139, Paragraph 5) DoW have indicated that the wastewater treatment plant will need to “be relocated outside the water catchment area”.

xli) Uphold and make text change.

xli) Uphold – Under 12.7.2 Wastewater Management page 139, delete the final sentence in Paragraph 4 and replace with the following: “In the long term it is preferable that the wastewater treatment plant be relocated outside the PDWSA.”

15. David McLoughlin Department of Housing 90 Plain St, East Perth WA 6004

General Comments a) Congratulations on preparation of the

draft LPS as the Department has a key interest to promote and deliver housing that is available, affordable and appropriate. The Department expresses a willingness to contribute to future stakeholder meetings and engagement with the Shire on more detailed planning.

a) Noted. No change to

Strategy required however the Shire should act on the offer of the Department to be involved in future detailed planning. Council should thank the Department and take up its offer of future support and investment with future planning for housing.

a) Support noted – No modifications

required.

b) Sees the need for a workable solution to address the provision of short term visitor accommodation for Aboriginal people who visit Halls Creek for a variety of reasons.

b) Noted. Short Stay accommodation will be considered as a use in various zones in the review of the Local Planning Scheme – it is currently provided for in the town centre, residential, mixed use and tourist zones.


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c) Climate sensitive development Supports the encouragement of building design that includes climatic protection elements detailed in the draft LPS.

The Department recognises that in addressing climatic factors, densification and the optimal use of land must not be compromised and would like to contribute to the formulation of appropriate Scheme provisions.

c) Note support for the Strategies and agree to involve the Department when preparing the Scheme provisions for housing and conditions to vary R-code provisions to achieve high standards of climate sensitive design. Note request to be involved and take up the offer when preparing the Scheme provisions.

c) Support noted – No modifications required.

d) Lot 125 Welman Road, Halls Creek The Department supports proposed rezoning of this lot from Industrial to Residential zone is supported. The lot is owned by the Department.

d) Note support for this strategy. The rezoning is part of Amendment 21 which is in the final stages of likely approval.

d) Support noted – No modifications required.

16. Gill Stasson Kalyeeda Station

Expressed interest is in Section 6, in particular 6.9.1 Pastoral in view of them operating the Pastoral Station called Kalyeeda. Request to be kept informed on this matter, and to explain the role of the KCA and its objectives. Note: KCA=Kimberley Cattlemens Association.

Noted and ensure that further discussions are held with the submitter in his role with the KCA and as a pastoralist. Invite further discussions with the submitter.


17. Kevin Ridge Department of Mines and Petroleum

a) Pleased to note that the importance of mining to the Shire is recognised and acknowledged and that previous information provided by DMP has been taken into account.


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b) The Department requests it is consulted with respect to investigation and assessment processes for Conservation Investigation Areas.

b) 5.3.2 and 6.8 The Conservation Investigation Areas will be subject to detailed planning and assessment and rezoning or reservation therefore if/when proposed the Department would be a key stakeholder and be consulted and have the opportunity to comment.

b) Noted – No modifications required.

18. Martin Pearson-Jones Kimberley Accommodation PO Box 198 Broome WA 6725

a) Tourism 5.2.16 As owner of Tourism zoned land on the corner of Stan Tremlett Drive and Bridge Street, he is concerned that the “definition” of Tourism relates to land use in conjunction with accommodation. Requirements for services and facilities extends beyond provision of tourist accommodation.

a) Noted. This misinterprets the text. This is not a definition of tourism and provides the opportunity for additional uses (retail and service facilities). It does not require these uses to be developed, it just identifies associated uses of benefit to, and usually compatible with tourism.


b) For the medium term tourist accommodation is well catered for in Halls Creek.


19. Siobhan Casson PO Box 207 Halls Creek WA 6770

Suggests the acronym HCLHAB – Halls Creek Land and Heritage Advisory Board, should be the Land, Housing and Heritage Advisory Board – LHHAB.

The acronym list on page ix) and anywhere else it appears in the LPS, the acronym HCLHAB should be changed to LHHAB. On page ix change HCLHAB to LHHAB – Land, Housing and Heritage Advisory Board.

Uphold – Change HCLHAB to LHHAB wherever it appears in the LPS including on Page ix change HCLHAB to LHHAB – Land, Housing and Heritage Advisory Board.

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20. Mark Willson Water Corporation PO Box 100 Leederville WA 6902

a) Water Corporation provide a table commenting on proposed new development areas. The table identifies areas where current water or wastewater infrastructure planning has occurred or has not been commenced.

a) Note the information provided and utilise this information in future planning of Future Urban Development Areas and Development Investigation Areas.

a) Note advice – No modifications required.

These areas will require Structure Planning which is when infrastructure planning will occur. The information does not need to be included in the draft LPS but should be retained and utilised in future structure planning.

b) The WC advise that the current borefield operating strategy is able to service an additional 300 residences in Halls Creek.

b) Noted. The spare capacity will provide for future residential demand in the short to medium future.


c) The WC provides links to an overview of wastewater scheme projects for information and future expansion.

c) Noted. c) Noted – No modifications required.

d) 6.4.1 Public Open Space DIA 4 The WC questions the relocation of the Golf Course to DIA 4 if the course is to be irrigated with treated wastewater in a Priority Public Drinking Water Source Area. Treated wastewater use is incompatible as a land use in Priority 1 and 2 areas.

d) Acknowledged that the WC do not support the proposal, therefore the method of the irrigation of the golf course should be resolved before the land is purchased.

d) Uphold in part – Modify Section 6.4.1 Action 3 to state the following: “Engage with the Department of Lands to acquire land for the Golf Course subject to first resolving the potential environmental impact of watering and maintaining the facility. If the identified site is unsuitable, alternative sites should be investigated.”

e) 6.10.1 Groundwater and Water Supply The WC recommends that the whole of the water reserve area and Well Head Protection Zone (WHPZ) be included and identified in the draft LPS consistent with the plan provided.

e) Accept the advice from the Water Corporation that the water reserve area and WHPZ should be shown in full on Map 2 in the draft LPS.

e) Uphold – That Figure 2 be amended to show the whole of the water reserve area and WHPZ in consultation with the Water Corporation. See also 14. v)

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f) Section 12.7.2 Wastewater Management (Page 139) The second paragraph requires some minor re-wording as follows: “The Water Corporation requires an odour buffer of 500 metres around the treatment plant in order to minimise the potential for land use conflict, especially in terms of odour, noise and visual impacts.

f) Noted. The revised wording should be included in 12.7.2 to replace Sentence 2 in Paragraph 2.

f) Uphold – Amend Paragraph 2 in 12.7.2 as follows: “The Water Corporation requires an odour buffer of 500 metres around the treatment plant in order to minimise the potential for land use conflict, especially in terms of odour, noise and visual impacts.”

g) Urban Water Management The WC highlights the need for the efficient use of drinking water and identifying alternative water sources for irrigating POS.

g) Accommodate the matters raised by the WC – efficient use of water and watering of POS – in the draft LPS.

g) Uphold. Add the following paragraph as Paragraph 4 under Section 6.10.1 Groundwater and Water Supply: “Water efficiency is an extremely high priority in all development proposals. In particular items that should be addressed include appliance labelling standards, incentives for occupants to be water efficient, garden and irrigation design, leak detection and maintenance, and opportunities explored for recycling.

Alternatives for irrigating POS areas rather than using scheme water should be considered.”

Add a new Action 3 to state: “Work with the Water Corporation on initiatives to improve water use efficiency and find alternatives to using scheme water to irrigate POS.”

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21. Martin Clifford Department of Regional Development 140 William St Perth WA 6000

Notes that the Department is well represented on various committees associated with statutory land use planning and strategy in this State and therefore does not need to provide comment. They wish the Shire well with the draft LPS.

Noted that the Department has input through its representation on the WAPC and the Infrastructure Coordinating Committee.

Noted – No modifications required.

22. Simon Proud LandCorp PO Box 3295 Broome WA 6725

Advised that LandCorp is happy with the draft LPS and has no other comments.

Noted support for the draft LPS. Support noted – No modifications required.

23/1 Billiluna Community Meeting

a) Support and encourage the tourism potential of the Canning Stock Route.

a) Billiluna is located at the end or start of the Canning Stock Route and already has fuel and mechanical repairs to assist travellers on the Canning Stock Route.

a) Uphold – Add in 6.5.3 Action 3: “Support the development of mechanical repair facilities and fuel to service tourists using the Canning Stock Route.”

b) Support and encourage the benefits from sealing the Tanami Road.

b) This has been addressed in 3 b).

b) Uphold – see 3 b).

c) Support for a fuel stop or roadhouse, either within the community or at the turn-off on Tanami Road.

c) As part of diversifying and developing economic opportunities, support investigation of a fuel stop/or roadhouse at the Tanami Road turn-off or at the Billiluna settlement.

c) In 6.5.3 add a new Action 2 as follows: “Support investigation for the opportunity for the community at Billiluna to develop a fuel stop or roadhouse at the settlement or at the turn-off from Tanami Road.”

d) Support the establishment of and provisions for the Cultural and Natural Resource zones.

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23/2 Mulan Community Meeting

a) Support potential for low-key tourism and cultural tourism around Lake Gregory and Lake Stretch.

a) This is supported in recommendations for 1 c).

a) Uphold – No modifications required.

b) Need to identify the difference between IPA’s and proposed land uses in the draft LPS.

b) The role of the LPS and IPA’s was explained at meetings. It does not need to be included in LPS.


c) Place a high priority on sealing the Tanami Road.

c) This has been supported in 3 b).

c) Noted – No modifications required.

23/3 Balgo Community Meeting

a) Place a high priority on sealing the Tanami Road and see it supporting tourism.

a) See 3 b). a) Noted – No modifications required. See 3 b).

b) Encourage locating a Roadhouse on Tanami Road.

b) Serving the travelling public/tourists is an opportunity for settlements to develop economic opportunities and the community see a Roadhouse on the Tanami Road as a potential benefit. There needs to be a rational approach to determine the cost and benefits and to ensure communities work together to ensure they do not make each other’s plans for this unviable. See 23/1 a) and c).

b) In 6.5.3 add a new Action 4 as follows: “Support investigations into developing a roadhouse on Tanami Road and coordinate planning of similar facilities to ensure they are well located and viable.” See 23/1 a) and c).

c) Potential for CIA’s over Lake Gregory and Lake Stretch with tourism opportunities, development of IPA’s with indigenous and other employment opportunities, eg. fencing, control of feral animals.

c) This has been addressed in 8 e).

c) Noted – No modifications required. See 8 e).

d) Expressed the need for transient accommodation for Balgo people when visiting Halls Creek.

d) Noted See also comment 15 b)

d) Noted – No modifications required. See 15 b).

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23/4 Ringer Soak Community Meeting

a) General support for uses permitted on surrounding Pastoral leases.

a) Support noted. a) Support noted – No modifications required.

b) Support for provision for traditional practices in Cultural and Natural Resource areas.

b) Support noted. b) Support noted – No modifications required.

23/5 Yiyili Community Meeting

a) Support use of existing art centre to encourage and support further tourist activities.

a) Support noted. a) Support noted – No modifications required.

b) Support use of existing art centre to encourage and support further tourist activities.

b) This use would be permissible under LPS.


23/6 Halls Creek Business Community Meeting

a) Discussion explaining LPS position for Moola Bulla excisions, the requirement for Structure Plans and how the Cultural and Natural Resource area provides for this process.

a) Noted outcome that no modifications required.

a) Noted – No modifications required.

b) Support for recognition of IPA’s. b) Support noted. b) Support noted – No modifications required.

c) Support for additional Industrial land and the separation of industrial and transport uses from residential uses.

c) Support noted. c) Support noted – No modifications required.

d) Method of resolving conflicting views on planning issues.

d) Explanation accepted that each would be addressed on merits and consistency with State/Regional and Local Planning Strategies.

d) Noted – No modifications required.

23/7 Halls Creek Community Meeting

a) The need for hospital expansion with expansion of mining activity and sealing of Tanami Road.

a) There is sufficient area for the hospital to expand.


b) General support for town site classifications.

b) Support noted. b) Support noted – No modifications required.

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24. Editing Changes a) In 5.3.3 Irrigation Investigation Areas in Paragraph 1 it states that the Irrigation Investigation Areas are shown on an overlay on the Strategy Maps. This is incorrect.

b) Document layout and photographs: Propose a change to front cover (photo to be changed to show Purnululu World Heritage Park) and add further photos into the document to break up the text and improve presentation

a) In 5.3.3 Paragraph 1 should be modified to correct this statement.

b) Document cover is not readily identifiable as the Purnululu World Heritage Park and the document itself needs more photos to improve the presentation

a) In 5.3.3 Paragraph 1 delete the first sentence and replace with the following: “Irrigation Investigation Areas, once identified will be shown on an overlay on the Strategy maps. They will identify areas which may be potential irrigation areas suitable for broadscale agriculture or horticulture.”

b) Agree – re-format the document to improve document flow with more photos and improve cover design.

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Item Number: 9.6.1

Subject: Alcohol Harm Minimisation Reporting Officer: Youth & Community Development

Manager - Margaret Glass



Matter for Consideration: The purpose of this report is to review the Alcohol Harm Management

consultation findings and agree on an approach that the Shire of Halls Creek (SoHC) may seek to reduce alcohol related harm.

Background: Following the resolution 2015/021 on the 24 April 2015, the SoHC

President and Officers consulted with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies, businesses and community members to gather information on the causes and possible responses to alcohol-related harm

matters in the Shire. Communities visited were; Billiluna – Monday 13 July

Mulan – Monday 13 July Balgo – Tuesday 14 July

Yiyili – Wednesday 15 July Ringer Soak – Thursday 16 July Halls Creek – Wednesday 15 July. Thursday 16 July & Wednesday

12 August

Unfortunately, due to women law and VIP visitors the SoHC was unable to enter Warmun. Feedback back from Warmun stated “Warmun Community Inc is the preferred service provider for drug and alcohol service delivery

within Warmun. We run the Lirrkarn Kerrem intervention program – a thrice annual culturally appropriate residential program, some small-scale

prevention projects, on-going DAO training for all our Gija staff, plus an inadequate amount of the funds goes towards one FTE. We do a lot for very little!”

As the level of government closest to local communities, the SoHC plays a

pivotal role in advocating for the minimisation of alcohol-related harm using a range of mechanisms, including local regulation and enforcement, social marketing, adequate service provision, advocacy and planning.

This consultation process is to inform the SoHC so we can advocate

effectively to state government. Statutory Environment:

Liquor Control Act 1988 (Section 64) Decision of Director of Liquor Licensing (A 193245)

Comments: The consultation was initiated by a Council resolution of the 2015/021 to

provide a comprehensive response to unanswered questions about ‘what is/not working and where’ in relation to minimising alcohol related harm

throughout the Shire area.

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Key Issues Identified

Liquor Restrictions

Every community visited by the SoHC expressed concerns about the restrictions in Halls Creek and the unintended social consequence suffered throughout the Shire since 2009 (e.g. financial impact of black market

alcohol and poor social outcomes).

“All welfare money is now going to black market sales our remote communities are suffering because of the Halls Creek restrictions and

being taken advantage of by black market entrepreneurs”. Source: Balgo

All communities discussed the value of altering the restrictions in Halls

Creek to minimise the harm that black market sales have created throughout the Shire. Amongst the ways identified to do this included

allowing people in Halls Creek to purchase alcohol in a restricted capacity. Community members wanted authorised liquor outlet to operate restricted trading hours to sell take-away alcohol in Halls Creek. Some requested

access seven days per week while others suggested restricted trading to occur on a Friday and Saturday only.

Limitations on quantity and types of alcoholic beverages to be sold were also discussed. Halls Creek community suggested that a restriction – as in

Kununurra – should be applied in Halls Creek as the social and welfare issues for Aboriginal people are comparable. However, some felt that

Kununurra daily allowance was too high and suggested 1 slab of beer per day or 3 bottles of wine or 500ml of Spirits would be more suitable.

Furthermore, Balgo, Halls Creek, Ringer Soak and Billiluna were supportive of implementing the Takeaway Alcohol Management System.

“Inflation in alcohol prices in Halls Creek since 2009 is criminal; something

has to be done to stop the liquor outlets making excessive profits”. Source: Halls Creek

“why wouldn’t I buy from the sly grogger it’s cheaper than the pub”.

Source: Halls Creek

Overall the communities supported restrictions being in place but not in the current form. The unintended consequences to the restrictions

imposed in 2009 are now well-defined and communities felt that restrictions needed to address the:

1. economic availability of alcohol which refers to the price of alcoholic

beverages in relation to the disposable income of drinkers; and 2. the physical availability of alcohol which relates to how individuals

may obtain or come into contact with alcohol in their local

environment.

The 2009 liquor restrictions imposed on the town of Halls Creek were to address the effects alcohol harm was having on the community at the time. In their various forms, the imposition of regulations and restrictions

is a common means by which authorities have attempted to address alcohol related harm in communities.

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“We have been asking for 5 year that restriction in Halls Creek need to be

properly reviewed including the communities concerns, and no one is listening to us – alcohol is causing us a lot of pain and suffering even

more so today than in 2009”. Source: Halls Creek

Black Market Sales

All communities were very clear about black market sales of alcohol needing to be stopped (also referred to in the communities as sly

grogging, trafficking, bootlegging).

“our people are suffering because of the sly groggers - too many have

died since they took over” Source: Halls Creek

All communities expressed deep concerns about the increase in illegal sales of alcohol. The increase in black market sales were in all instances

directly linked by communities to the restrictions imposed on the town of Halls Creek in 2009.

Local restrictions (that is, town-specific as opposed to Kimberley-wide bans) were identified – by Balgo, Halls Creek and Billiluna - as not

effective in reducing alcohol and other drug related harm and have simply facilitated the expansion of black market supply for alcohol and drugs to other areas, often where there is greater risk of harm. However

community members in Yiyili thought the restrictions should be limited to Shire boundaries.

Western Australian Police noted that the potential for profit from trafficking alcohol can be significant, citing a case from Fitzroy Crossing in

late 2013 where the initial outlay of $4,700 resulted in a profit of $30,000 (Sergeant Shayne Knox, Liquor Enforcement Supervisor, Western

Australian Police, Committee Hansard, Broome, 1 July 2014, p. 2). All communities agreed that something had to be done to combat the current volume of overpriced alcohol being purchased.

“We want a better life for our children and to do that we need to get rid of

sly grogging and put in real controls”. Source: Halls Creek

It should also be noted that the sale of alcohol on the black market has no

controls on who the liquor is sold to, either by age or levels of intoxication.

Drugs

All communities visited said that since 2009 there has been an increase in drugs entering communities occurred (specifically marijuana) due to the sly grogger.

“drugs are everywhere in this community”

Source: Mulan

Communities want action to be taken to address the level of drugs entering communities and stronger educational programs targeted at

youth.

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“the black market sale of marijuana, ice and alcohol is a huge issue” Source: Halls Creek

Support Services

All communities identified gaps in the current level and quality of services delivered to people experiencing alcohol and drug issues. Gaps often identified were for better localised crisis support and educational services

throughout the Shire to effectively support those identified as being vulnerable.

It was perceived by all communities that responsible drinking messages to reduce alcohol/drug related harm aren’t being delivered. It was requested

that services should undertake initiatives that are shown to have an impact in promoting harm reduction while promoting responsible drinking

behaviours.

“We want our children to learn how to live with alcohol, how to make better choices and not let it destroy them - we need better education

around drinking responsibly” Source: Balgo

Often mentioned throughout the consultation process was that prior to the

restrictions being imposed, the town of Halls Creek received many promises from State and Federal governments in regard to resourcing organisations to address addiction of alcohol. Halls Creek residents say

these promises were never fulfilled and alcohol harm occurring today can be contributed to the failed promises.

“We were promised by the Government of Western Australia Drug and

Alcohol Office to have five drug and alcohol councillors in Halls Creek back

in 2009 – this promise has never been fulfilled.” Source: Halls Creek

Patterns of use and related harm The communities of Balgo, Billiluna and Halls Creek noted that binge drinking is a problem.

“Our people are buying light beer sitting it in the sun for a period of time

and then consuming it as quickly as possible” Source: Halls Creek

“I have seen people put aspirin in beer to enhance the alcohol’s effect and then skull it”

Source: Halls Creek

It is difficult to estimate levels of risky drinking occurring in the Shire. However, the Australian and New Zealand Journal for Public Health

suggests that the pattern of heavy binge drinking is more marked among Aboriginal people, and that the prevalence of consumption that poses both short and long-term risks to health is about double that of the non-

Indigenous population (Gray D, Saggers S, Atkinson D, Sputoré B & Bourbon D 2000. Beating the grog: an evaluation of the Tennant Creek

liquor licensing restrictions. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 24(1):39–44.)

Health

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Alcohol was noted by the Health sector as a commodity being sold in high

quantities in Halls Creek and accepted in the community, it was recognised by all the communities that alcohol has toxic properties and is

an addictive substance that can have serious adverse effects on those who consume it as well as those around them (youth).

“Our youth are going to follow in the footsteps of our families and friends and right now the future health for our children is not looking good”

Source: Halls Creek

The World Health Organisations noted the view that alcohol plays a role in more than 200 different chronic health problems, including cardiovascular

disease, cancers, diabetes, nutrition-related conditions, cirrhosis, overweight and obesity and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

(World Health Organisation (WHO) Global status report on alcohol and health, 2014 Edition. Geneva: WHO 2014.)

Youth All communities noted they are seeing a growing and younger group of

young people engaging in harmful levels of alcohol and drug misuse, the youngest drug user so far being 10 years old (Halls Creek). The main drug

we noted that youth are using was, alcohol followed by marijuana and then other drugs including Volatile Substances.

“Our kids are consuming alcohol and drugs at frightening levels in Halls Creek and the government has no idea what is happening in people’s

homes because it’s behind closed doors and not reported” Source: Halls Creek

Concerns about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) were spoken

about in Balgo and Halls Creek. The Australian Human Rights Commission believes the damage to children with FASD potentially represents one of

the worst intergenerational impacts of alcohol misuse. Based on FASD data collated in the Fitzroy Valley by Dr James Fitzpatrick

(Dr James Fitzpatrick, McCusker Clinical Research Fellow in Aboriginal Health, Prevalence and patters of alcohol use in pregnancy in remote WA

– Lililwan Project), it is believed that there is a high chance that weakening alcohol restrictions in Halls Creek may result in an increase in alcohol use in pregnancy.

The communities of Halls Creek, Balgo and Billiluna noted that the

Department of Child Protection and Family support are unable to address the neglect occurring in their communities – due to the volume of alcohol being consumed. Research conducted by the Institute of Family studies

note the actual incidence of harmful alcohol use related to substantiated child protection notifications is unclear, but it has been estimated that

85% of Aboriginal children don’t live in households where their parents consume alcohol at harmful levels, however sadly 15% do (V Meredith

and R Price-Roberston, Alcohol Misuse and child maltreatment (2011) Australian Institute of Family Studies.)

Population displacement

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As a result of restrictions in 2009, community members in Balgo, Billiluna,

Mulan, Ringer Soak and Halls Creek expressed ongoing concerns that families/individuals have left the community to access alcohol freely.

“Those alcoholics that left the community in 2009 are often living rough so they can get booze. They need help, they need their families, culture and

services to support them with the drink” Source: Halls Creek

Balgo, Billiluna and Halls Creek were concerned for family members who are currently homeless and choosing to reside in Broome. It was estimated that around 150-200 people from the Shire are living in poverty

and suffering from alcohol harm without any support services to address the mental health, unemployment and alienation issues.

“The only time my family will come home now is when someone returns

them in a coffin” Source: Balgo

Social & Emotional Concerns

All communities visited noted that alcohol had repercussions across many areas, including health, education, community safety and children's rights.

It was identified as a major contributor to many different social and health problems, ranging from social disorder, family breakdown and violence, through to child neglect, loss and diversion of income and high levels of

imprisonment.

“There is no simple answer to these issues. Certainly a combined approach including Community leadership and responsibility for health and safety; a policy environment that empowers local decision making; and a

reasonable balance of drug and alcohol supply and demand reduction, is required.” Source: Perth

Halls Creek, Billiluna, Mulan, Yiyili and Balgo said that there is a strong association between alcohol consumption and violence, crime and injury.

The Government review on overcoming indigenous disadvantage noted that Aboriginal men and women, respectively, experience assaults at 33

times the rate of their non-Indigenous counterparts. Over the ten year period of 1999 to 2009, 71.4 per cent of Aboriginal homicides involved both the victim and offender having consumed alcohol at the time of the

offence, compared with 24.7 per cent of non-Indigenous homicides (Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision,

Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2011, Canberra: Productivity Commission, (2011).

It was commonly noted in the communities that harmful alcohol use impacts an entire community but often women, children and older people

are more vulnerable to the negative consequences such as family violence.

Economic Impact All business who attended the meeting on Wednesday 15 July noted a

decline in revenue since the restrictions were imposed in 2009. Not only has the tourist sector commercial viability been impacted by the

restrictions but also an increasingly large number of locals choosing to

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travel outside of the Shire to purchase alcohol - also purchasing

commodities that can be found locally.

It is believed that targeting supply will never work on its own to reduce alcohol related harm in Halls Creek – if anything it has created a very lucrative black market and has pushed problem drinker to alcohol based

products not intended for drinking or other dangerous substances e.g. mouth wash, vanilla essence, petrol, marijuana and illicit drugs.

Cashless Debit Card Trial Consultation is currently underway by the Federal Government in the East

Kimberley region to consider the value of trialling the cashless debit card which will be targeted at people receiving welfare payments. It is assumed

that this trial will prevent those receiving welfare payments from purchasing alcohol from liquor outlets by denying access to cash and limiting the types of transactions permissible. This will have a more

significant impact than liquor restrictions.

The trial is targeted at communities where many people are receiving welfare payments, and alcohol, gambling and drug use are causing harm.

Conclusion To summarise the key points the community would like SoHC to

represent are: advocate for a variation to allow takeaway alcohol sales in Halls

Creek; advocate for services to deliver responsible drinking campaigns; advocate for more localised drug and alcohol services; and

advocate for more educational and support services for drug users.

Strategic Implications: Strategic Community Plan Understanding the issues around alcohol harm, effective management and

the various services we need in the Shire will help us to better advocate for appropriate services and identify what we as a Council can do. This is

in line with a number of strategies set out in the Strategic Community Plan.

Social Objective outcomes and strategies Outcome 1.2

The capacity and range of comprehensive, culturally relevant and quality community services are improved.

Strategy 1.2.1 Advocate for the provision of appropriate community services,

subject to funding. 1.2.4 Participate in interagency groups and committees, as appropriate to lobby for improved services.

1.2.5 Advocate for improved coordination, promotion and access to appropriate counselling services.

1.2.7 Promote awareness of healthy personal lifestyles. 1.2.8 Consider partnerships with other agencies, to promote healthy personal lifestyles.


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Financial Implications: For the SoHC the only cost incurred will be for advocacy for which budget

has already been allocated this financial year. Should liquor restrictions be revised in the manner suggested it is

expected that local businesses will benefit from people no longer making trips to larger centres to purchase alcohol and improving the viability of

our local retailers. Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council: 1. note the Federal Government proposed a Cashless Debit Card trial

for the East Kimberley region to assist in minimising drug and alcohol harm by denying cash to those on benefits;

2. approve the communities request to include drugs in the Shire’s

Harm Management Strategy; 3. instruct the Chief Executive Officer to write to the Minister

responsible for Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor, the Hon Colin Holt MLC. requesting an alteration to the takeaway liquor

restrictions in Halls Creek to; a. Allow (approved) liquor outlets in Halls Creek to sell

takeaway alcohol on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and

Saturdays between the hours of 3pm to 8pm. b. Restrict the quantity of alcohol purchased to:

i. 1 x slab of beer per day; or ii. 2 x bottles of wine per day; or iii. 1 x 500ml of spirits.

c. The Takeaway Alcohol Management System to be implemented and used by liquor outlets selling (takeaway)

alcohol. 4. instruct the CEO to write to the Minister responsible for the Western

Australia Drug and Alcohol Office, the Hon Helen Morton MLC. To:

a. deliver a stronger responsible drinking message; b. more drug and alcohol education programs; and

c. review the number of localised drug and alcohol councillors required. ; and

5. note the development of the SoHC Alcohol and Other Drug Harm

Minimisation Strategy will be completed after the outcomes on restrictions in Halls Creek have concluded.


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9.7 FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER

Item Number: 9.7.1

Subject: Financial Investment Report – July 2015

Reporting Officer: Financial Services Manager – Teresa Foster


Declaration of Financial Interest:

Reporting Officer: Nil. Councillors:

Matter for Consideration: Information report regarding current investments for the month of July

2015. Background:

The current investment information is required to be presented to Council, in accordance with Policy FIN06 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS.

This report contains the current investment information for both reserve

and municipal funds. Statutory Environment: Nil.

Policy Implications:

Complies with Policy FIN06 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS. Financial Implications:

Interest earned on investments is income for the Shire.

Strategic Implications: Broadly speaking, this is part of the overall approach to effective financial management of the Shire’s cash resources and ensuring best use of those

funds. Any extra interest earned (over the budget allowance) is surplus cash to the Shire that can be used in a number of ways.

Comments: Municipal funds

There are no municipal funds invested at the moment, although funds have been transferred to the higher interest bearing operating account.

The 2015-2016 budget has allowed $80,000 of interest income from municipal investments. As at July 2015, interest earned was $5,538 year

to date.

Reserve funds: $3,200,000 has been invested for a period of 90 days, due to mature 09 September 2015. Interest earned at maturity will be $22,987.

The 2015-2016 budget has allowed $120,000 of interest income from

reserve investments.

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All investments are ‘trustee grade’ investments with practically no default

risk involved. They are short-term face value investments with major Australian banks. All investments are done in compliance with Policy FIN6

– FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS. Officer’s Recommendation

That the Officer’s Report be accepted.


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RESERVE FUNDS INVESTMENT REGISTER

AS AT 31/07/2015

Fund Source Account # Product InstitutionS&P

RatingInvestment Date

Maturity

DateTerm % pa Investment Amount

Projected Interest

to be earned

Reserve 74-197-5059 National Australia Bank NAB A1+/AA- 9/06/2015 9/09/2015 90 days 2.85 3,200,000.00$ 22,987.40$

Total Investments 3,200,000.00$



Maturity


Projected Interest

to be earned

Total Investments -$



Maturity


Projected Interest

to be earned


MASTER REGISTER - CURRENT RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS

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Item Number: 9.7.2

Subject: STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY – July 2015



Declaration of Financial Interest: Reporting Officer: Nil.

Matter for Consideration: Acceptance of Monthly Statement of Financial Activity for July 2015.

Background:

Regulation 34 of the Financial Management (Local Government) Regulations 1996 provides that a monthly statement of financial activity must be presented to Council.

The report must be presented at an Ordinary meeting of Council within two

months after the end of the month to which the statement relates. Regulations prescribe the information that must be contained in the report.

The Statement of Financial Activity for July 2015 is hereby presented to Council.

Statutory Environment

Regulation 34 - Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996. Policy Implications: Nil.


The first group of reports headed Management Report provides a graphical view of income and expenditure, a high level summary table on income and expenditure for each schedule with a commentary on the key variances

followed by a table on capital expenditure detailing year to date spend. The first page is a summary of the whole of Council.

The reports that follow on from the Management reports are the historical reports that are also included to ensure statutory requirements are met.

Details on these reports follow.

The Statement of Cash Position details the cash at bank on the Shire’s balance sheet (Shires assets and liabilities both current and non-current) comprised of:

1. Cash on hand – petty cash and floats.

2. Municipal funds general/unrestricted cash – utilised for Shire’s expenditure on general activities. Some of these funds are invested (as per investment report in same agenda) and the balance remains in

the municipal account. 3. Municipal funds restricted cash - grant monies received but not spent

30 June previous year, and to be spent on specific purposes.

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4. Reserve funds – money held in reserves which must be utilised for

specific purposes as per the reserve fund. This money can be, and is, invested in accordance with Council policy.

Revenues and Expenditure at a Glance includes a number of graphs comparing budget to actual providing a visual representation of how the Shire

Council is tracking to Budget.

The Statement of Financial Activity (SFA) details the income and expenditure (both cash and non-cash) for the year to date, which is also shown in the graphs. You will note that the surplus on the Statement of

Financial Activity is that same as the surplus shown on the Net Current Assets Report.

These are always in balance - the SFA details financial activity at program level (eg Law and Order, Youth Services) whilst the Net Current Asset

Position details the same activity but at balance sheet level (ie movements in cash, debtors, creditors etc).

The Net Current Asset Position report details the items that make up the

net current asset position. This opening balance from 1 July 2015 does not change during the year.

Rates The current rates outstanding are $ 356,901

The balance outstanding includes current year rates $ 356,901. Employee Entitlements

Employee entitlements for annual leave are now being accrued for on a monthly basis rather than an end of year adjustment. This is to avoid

any large adjustments at the end of the year. Comments:

The Management Reports provide a commentary on key variances, including forecasted year end results from the mid-year review, with explanations on

the adjustments. The reports following the Management report have been kept here to provide

consistency of information provided and to ensure legislative requirements are met.

The Net Current Assets as at 31 July 2015 is $ 3,212,018. The Statement of Financial Activity and Net Current Asset reports that follows details the

composition of this surplus.

Officer’s Recommendation: That the “Statement of Financial Activity for July 2015” be received.


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Management Report Jul-15

Halls Creek Shire Council Consolidated Result

Operating Statements F = Favourable U = Unfavourable

Council Consolidated YTD Actual

Adopeted

YTD Budget Variance

Original

Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance

Income

General Purpose Funding 294 21,637 (21,343) U 4,661,423 4,661,423 - F

Governance - 416 (416) U 5,000 5,000 - F

Law, Order & Public Safety 3,517 4,374 (857) U 52,500 52,500 - F

Health 60,445 15,731 44,714 F 188,804 188,804 - F

Education & Welfare 34,503 107,159 (72,656) U 1,285,937 1,285,937 - F

Housing 14,679 14,724 (46) U 176,701 176,701 - F

Community Amenities 15,774 40,279 (24,505) U 483,400 483,400 - F

Recreation & Culture 13,675 24,300 (10,625) U 291,664 291,664 - F

Transport - 286,174 (286,174) U 3,434,123 3,434,123 - F

Economic Services 57,945 47,223 10,722 F 566,700 566,700 - F

Other Property Services 103,942 43,308 60,634 F 519,775 519,775 - F

Total Income 304,773 605,325 (300,552) U 11,666,026 11,666,026 - F

Expenditure

General Purpose Funding 17,658 44,164 26,506 F 530,029 530,029 - FGovernance 59,741 58,155 (1,586) U 697,943 697,943 - F

Law, Order & Public Safety 37,587 37,069 (518) U 444,994 444,994 - F

Health 73,571 51,539 (22,032) U 618,681 618,681 - F

Education & Welfare 102,069 102,980 911 F 1,236,023 1,236,023 - F

Housing 1,158 14,681 13,523 F 176,701 176,701 - F

Community Amenities 145,239 119,806 (25,433) U 1,437,912 1,437,912 - F

Recreation & Culture 263,526 203,947 (59,579) U 2,447,870 2,447,870 - F

Transport 171,400 435,483 264,083 F 5,225,888 5,225,888 - F

Economic Services 91,791 103,086 11,296 F 1,237,290 1,237,290 - FOther Property Services 102,295 73,241 (29,054) U 879,469 879,469 - F

Total Expenditure 1,066,035 1,244,151 178,116 F 14,932,800 14,932,800 - F

Council Consolidated Total (761,262) (638,826) (122,436) U (3,266,773) (3,266,773) - F

Capital Expenditure F = Favourable U = Unfavourable

Cost Centre Capital Project YTD Actual

Original

Budget YE Forecast Variance

General Purpose Funding - - - - F

Governance - 10,000 10,000 - F

Law, Order & Public Safety 3 - - - F

Health - - - - F

Education & Welfare - 77,000 77,000 - F

Housing 728,735 1,986,012 1,986,012 - F

Community Amenities 24,900 87,500 87,500 - F

Recreation & Culture - 111,972 111,972 - F

Transport 304 3,229,013 3,229,013 - F

Economic Services - 80,000 80,000 - F

Other Property ServicesWorks Utility - 290,000 290,000 - F

753,942 5,871,497 5,871,497 - F

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General Purpose Funding Management Report for July 2015


General Purpose Funding YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

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Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance

Income

Rates Levied - - - F 2,328,407 2,328,407 - F

Rates Other 120 4,914 (4,794) U 59,000 59,000 - F

General Purpose Funding - 41 (41) U 2,073,816 2,073,816 - F

Interest Income 174 16,682 (16,508) U 200,200 200,200 - F

Total Income 294 21,637 (21,343) U 4,661,423 4,661,423 - F

Expenditure

Rates Expenses 14,054 33,020 18,966 F 396,275 396,275 - F

General Purpose Funding 3,604 11,144 7,540 F 133,754 133,754 - F

Total Expenditure 17,658 44,164 26,506 F 530,029 530,029 - F

General Purpose Funding Total 17,364- 22,527- 5,163 F 4,131,394 4,131,394 - F

Commentary

Revenue: Interest income has been phased evenly

over the year, however this will be earned as term

deposits mature. Rates other is also a timing

difference.

Revenue: At this point in the year forecast is equal

budget

Expenditure: Rates expenses variance is timing as

the budget is spread on a one twelth basis, but the

costs will be lumpy. Expenditure: At this point in the year forcast is

equal to budget

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Governance Management Report for July 2015


Governance YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

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Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance

Expenditure

Members Of Council 59,741 58,155 (1,586) U 697,943 697,943 - F

Total Expenditure 59,741 58,155 (1,586) U 697,943 697,943 - F

Governance Total (59,741) (58,155) (1,586) F (697,943) (697,943) - F

Commentary



Original


Animal Control Chairs for Chamber - 10,000 10,000 - F

- - - - F

- 10,000 10,000 - F

Expenditure: Annual costs are spread evenly over the

year, however many costs are not incurred that way,

but it is difficult to predict which month the spend

will happen eg training, travel & accommodation etc.

Local Government week expenses in July.

Expenditure: At this point in the year forcast is

equal to budget

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Law, Order & Public Safety Management Report for July 2015


Law, Order & Public Safety YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

Original

Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Fire Prevention 12 - 12 F - - - F

Animal Control 375 2,874 (2,499) U 34,500 34,500 - F

Other Law, Order, Public Safety 3,130 1,500 1,630 F 18,000 18,000 - F

Total Income 3,517 4,374 (857) U 52,500 52,500 - F

Expenditure

Fire Prevention 2,415 2,208 (207) U 26,533 26,533 - F

Animal Control 30,510 30,811 301 F 369,832 369,832 - F

Other Law, Order, Public Safety 4,662 4,050 (612) U 48,629 48,629 - F

Total Expenditure 37,587 37,069 (518) U 444,994 444,994 - F

Law, Order & Public Safety Total (34,070) (32,695) (1,375) F (392,494) (392,494) - F

Commentary Revenue: Minimum variances that are timing at this

early stage of the financial year.


budget


equal to budget Expenditure: Minimum variances that are timing

differences.

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Health Management Report for July 2015


Health YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

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Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Health Administration & Inspections 859 1,073 (214) U 12,900 12,900 - F

Aboriginal Health 59,586 14,658 44,928 F 175,904 175,904 - F

Trachoma Prevention Programme - - - F - - - F

Pest Control - - - F - - - F

Total Income 60,445 15,731 44,714 F 188,804 188,804 - F

Expenditure

Health Administration & Inspections 26,227 9,591 (16,636) U 115,155 115,155 - F

Aboriginal Health 25,996 23,558 (2,438) U 282,772 282,772 - F

Trachoma Prevention Programme 21,348 17,308 (4,040) U 207,742 207,742 - F

Pest Control - 1,082 1,082 F 13,012 13,012 - F


Health Total (13,126) (35,808) 22,682 F (429,877) (429,877) - F

Commentary

Expenditure: Variance in Health Administration

partly relates to a backpay to a staff member that

was not receiving superannuation. Also Insurance

has been paid in advanced.


equal to budget

Revenue: Aboriginal Health first quarter payment

received in July


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Education & Welfare Management Report for July 2015


Education & Welfare YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

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Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Youth Workers 34,503 107,159 (72,656) U 1,285,937 1,285,937 - F

Total Income 34,503 107,159 (72,656) U 1,285,937 1,285,937 - F

Expenditure

Youth Workers 102,069 102,980 911 F 1,236,023 1,236,023 - F

Total Expenditure 102,069 102,980 911 F 1,236,023 1,236,023 - F

Education & Welfare Total (67,566) 4,179 (71,745) U 49,914 49,914 - F

Commentary



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Youth Services ETO Impact Solutions Software Youth Services - 27,000 27,000 -

Youth Services Youth Services Vehicle - 50,000 50,000 - F

- 50,000 50,000 - F

Revenue:Variance is a timing difference with $223k

in August 15

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budget


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Housing Management Report for July 2015


Housing YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

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Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Housing Staff 14,679 14,308 371 F 171,701 171,701 - F

Housing Other - 416 (416) U 5,000 5,000 - F

Total Income 14,679 14,724 (46) U 176,701 176,701 - F

Expenditure

Housing Staff 1,158 14,681 13,523 F 176,701 176,701 - F

Total Expenditure 1,158 14,681 13,523 F 176,701 176,701 - F

Housing Total 13,521 43 13,478 F - - - F

Commentary



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Housing Staff 120 Roberta Ave Construction 215,765 66,130 66,130 - F

120 Roberta Ave Fit out 18,065 41,000 41,000 - F

190 Bridge Str Construction 215,765 273,122 273,122 - F

190 Bridge Str Fit out 18,065 41,000 41,000 - F

Relocation of Donga's to Racecourse 147 50,000 50,000 - F

Group Dwelling 215,765 528,957 528,957 - F

Construction 4 Roberta St 18,065 842,803 842,803 - F

172 Kinivan Fitout 27,098 62,000 62,000 - F

Fence Quilty - 40,000 40,000 - F

Fitout 4 Roberta - 41,000 41,000 - F

728,735 1,986,012 1,986,012 - F

Expenditure: Variance is timing, with very l ittle

spend incurred on housing in first month.


equal to budget

Revenue: Minimum variances that are timing at this

early stage of the financial year.


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Community Amenities Management Report for July 2015


Community Amenities YTD Actual

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Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Refuse Collection 2,836 6,666 (3,830) U 277,600 277,600 - F

Refuse Disposal Sites 8,816 8,166 650 F 98,000 98,000 - F

Town Planning, Regional Development 4,121 1,666 2,455 F 20,000 20,000 - F

Community Engagement - - - F - - - F

Other Community Amenities - 7,315 (7,315) U 87,800 87,800 - F

Total Income 15,774 23,813 (8,039) U 483,400 483,400 - F

Expenditure F

Refuse Collection Expenses 49,520 44,880 (4,640) U 538,646 538,646 - F

Refuse Disposal Sites 59,336 35,257 (24,079) U 423,135 423,135 - F

Town Planning, Regional Development 10,460 12,257 1,797 F 147,131 147,131 - F

Community Engagement 14,515 13,567 (948) U 162,846 162,846 - F

Other Community 11,408 13,845 2,437 F 166,154 166,154 - F

Total Expenditure 145,239 119,806 (25,433) U 1,437,912 1,437,912 - F

Community Amenities Total (129,465) (95,993) (33,472) F (954,512) (954,512) - F

Commentary



Original


Refuse Disposal Sites Cemetary Imporvements - 7,500 7,500 - F

Refuse Disposal Sites Monitoring Bores - 50,000 50,000 - F

Other Community Amenities Public Toilets Cemetery 24,900 30,000 30,000 - F

24,900 87,500 87,500 - F

Revenue: Bil l ing of non domestic rubish bins yet to

be done for July.


budget

Expenditure: Refuse Disposal Site variance due to

insurance for the year paid in July 15. Also change of

staff codeing needs adjusting


equal to budget

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200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

Community Amenities - Income


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Recreation & Culture Management Report for July 2015


Recreation & Culture YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

Original

Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Civic Hall 430 3,083 (2,653) U 37,000 37,000 - F

Aquatic & Recreation Centre 2,220 8,706 (6,486) U 104,500 104,500 - F

Parks & Gardens 1,046 3,373 (2,327) U 40,486 40,486 - F

Other Recreation & Sport - - - F - - - F

Libraries, Licencing & Telecentre 4,032 3,888 144 F 46,668 46,668 - F

Other Cultural Matters - - - F - - - F

Television & Radio Re-Broadcast - 1,562 (1,562) U 18,750 18,750 - F

Community Resource Centre 5,947 3,688 2,259 F 44,260 44,260 - F

Total Income 13,675 24,300 (10,625) U 291,664 291,664 - F

Expenditure

Civic Hall 22,657 16,828 (5,829) U 202,007 202,007 - F

Aquatic & Recreation Centre 131,676 97,643 (34,033) U 1,171,903 1,171,903 - F

Parks & Gardens 77,564 57,216 (20,348) U 686,661 686,661 - F

Other Recreation & Sport 4,011 1,023 (2,988) U 12,310 12,310 - F

Libraries, Licencing & Telecentre 14,920 15,125 205 F 181,539 181,539 - F

Other Cultural Matters 610 1,200 590 F 14,449 14,449 - F

Television & Radio Re-Broadcast 1,103 1,186 83 F 14,238 14,238 - F

Community Resource Centre 10,985 13,726 2,741 F 164,763 164,763 - F

Total Expenditure 263,526 203,947 (59,579) U 2,447,870 2,447,870 - F

Recreation & Culture Total (249,851) (179,647) (70,204) F (2,156,206) (2,156,206) - F

Commentary



Original


Civic Hall Civic Hall - Upgrade - 15,000 15,000 - F

Aquatic & Recreation Centre Pool Cleaner - 6,000 6,000 - F

Aquatic & Recreation Centre Pool Tiles/Maintenance Upgrade - 20,000 20,000 - F

Parks & Gardens Paving Outside Oval Toilets - 5,000 5,000 - F

Parks & Gardens Oval Irrigation - 65,972 65,972 - F

Other Recreation & Sport Concrete Skate Park - - - - F

- 111,972 111,972 - F

Revenue: Aquatic Centre revenue below budget due

to pool being closed. All other variances will be

timing as budget is spread evenly, however actuals

will be seasonal.


budget

Expenditure: Aquatic Center variance relates to

insurance paid in advanced and high maintenance

costs incurred on pumps. Parks & Gardens variance

has incurreed high costs on the oval.


equal to budget

Other Recreation vaiance is due to high cost at the

racecourse.

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Recreation & Culture - Income


- 500,000

1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000

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Transport Management Report for July 2015


Transport YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

Original

Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Construction Rds., Sts & Bridges Etc. - 146,217 (146,217) U 1,754,623 1,754,623 - F

Maintenance Rds., Sts & Bridges Etc. Total - 138,291 (138,291) U 1,659,500 1,659,500 - F

Airport - 1,666 (1,666) U 20,000 20,000 - F

Total Income - 286,174 (286,174) U 3,434,123 3,434,123 - F

Expenditure

Maintenance Rds., Sts & Bridges Etc. 118,938 268,366 149,428 F 3,220,449 3,220,449 - F

WANDARRA - Flood Reinstate 34,715 128,416 93,701 F 1,541,000 1,541,000 - F

Airport 17,747 38,701 20,954 F 464,439 464,439 - F

Total Expenditure 171,400 435,483 264,083 F 5,225,888 5,225,888 - F

Transport Total (171,400) (149,309) (22,091) F (1,791,765) (1,791,765) - F

Commentary



Original


Construction Rds., Sts & Bridges Etc.Roads - Capital Works 304 2,339,013 2,339,013 - F

Road Plant Capital Front End Loader - 250,000 250,000 - F

Works Utilities - 85,000 85,000 - F

Excavator - 100,000 100,000 - F

8 Wheeler Tipper - 180,000 180,000 - F

Tag A Long Trailer - 120,000 120,000 - F

Second Hand Grader - 80,000 80,000 - F

Town Crew Utility x 2 - 75,000 75,000 - F

304 3,229,013 3,229,013 - F

Expenditure: Being the first month of the year the

variances relate to timing differences as it is hard to

forecast in which month costs will be spent.


equal to budget

Revenue: Roading fundingfor 2015/16 yeat ot be

received.


budget

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1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

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Transport - Income


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2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

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Economic Services Management Report for July 2015


Economic Services YTD Actual

YTD Amended

Budget Variance

Original

Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Travel & Tourism Centre 55,105 28,000 27,105 F 336,000 336,000 - F

Cafe Area - 3,799 (3,799) U 45,600 45,600 - F

Property Other 2,750 14,091 (11,341) U 169,100 169,100 - F

Tourism Area Promotion - - - F - - - F

Building Control 90 1,333 (1,243) U 16,000 16,000 - F

Economic Development - - - F - - - F

Total Income 57,945 47,223 10,722 F 566,700 566,700 - F

Expenditure

Travel & Tourism Centre 47,756 58,652 10,896 F 703,929 703,929 - F

Cafe Area 1,314 3,083 1,769 F 37,014 37,014 - F

Property Other 13,987 11,971 (2,016) U 143,697 143,697 - F

Tourism Area Promotion 399 3,160 2,761 F 37,931 37,931 - F

Building Control 4,100 5,087 987 F 61,086 61,086 - F

Economic Development 23,488 21,133 (2,355) U 253,632 253,632 - F

Total Expenditure 91,045 103,086 12,041 F 1,237,290 1,237,290 - F

Economic Services Total (33,100) (55,863) 22,763 F (670,590) (670,590) - F

Commentary



Original


Cafe Area Cafe Remediation Works - 30,000 30,000 - F

Property Other Relocation of Dongas - 50,000 50,000 - F

- 80,000 80,000 - F

Revenue: Travel & Tourism favourable to budget due

to seasonal sales. Café yet to start up and rental

income yet to be received.


budget

Expenditure: Travel & Tourism savings relate to

reduced stock purchases, at this point in time it is a

timing difference, as is all the other variances.


equal to budget

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200,000

400,000

600,000

Economic Services - Income


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1,000,000

1,500,000

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Other Property Services Management Report for June 2015


Other Property Services YTD Actual

YTD

Amended

Budget Variance

Original

Budget YE Forecast

Budget

Variance Income

Administration - 166 (166) U 2,000 2,000 - F

Integrated Planning - 3,815 (3,815) U 45,787 45,787 - F

Private Works - 250 (250) U 3,000 3,000 - F

Public Works Overheads General - - - F - - - F

Infrastructure Management - - - F - - - F

Plant Operating Expenses - 416 (416) U 5,000 5,000 - F

Miscellaneous 16,655 4,834 11,821 F 58,015 58,015 - F

Yarliyil Arts Centre 87,287 33,827 53,460 F 405,973 405,973 - F

Total Income 103,942 43,308 60,634 F 519,775 519,775 - F

Expenditure

Administration 27,284 154 (27,130) U 2,000 2,000 - F

Integrated Planning 19,916 20,589 673 F 247,114 247,114 - F

Private Works 12,421 620 (11,801) U 7,448 7,448 - F

Public Works Overheads General (43,499) 13 43,512 F - - - F

Infrastructure Management 37,175 25,423 (11,752) U 305,130 305,130 - F

Plant Operating Expenses 17,745 414 (17,331) U 5,000 5,000 - F

Miscellaneous 4,301 959 (3,342) U 11,508 11,508 - F

Yarliyil Arts Centre 26,954 25,095 (1,859) U 301,268 301,268 - F


Other Property Services 1,647 (29,959) 31,606 F (359,694) (359,694) - F

Commentary



Original


Administration Shire Office Reception - 15,000 15,000 - F

Miscellaneous Office Filing Room - 20,000 20,000 - F

Welder/Generator - 8,000 8,000 - F

New Vehicle Operations Officer - 47,000 47,000 - F

Yarliyil Landscaping Arts Centre - 200,000 200,000 - F

- 290,000 290,000 - F

Yarliyil Arts Centre revenue received in advance and

Miscellaneous revenue from insurance claims

relating to last year.

Revenue: Variance in Administration relates to

drinks reimbursement lower then budgeted and the

favourable variance in Miscellaneous is an

insurance claim payout relating to last year.

Expenditure: Administration unfavoravble difference

is due to insurance and subscriptions paid in

advance. Private works costs relate to costs incurred

last year. The other area's relate to timing

differences early in the year.

Expenditure: A number of savings have been

identified in Administration. Favourable variance in

Integrated Planning is primarily due to recoveries.

- 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000

Jul-

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Other Property Services -Income


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200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

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Revenues and Expenditures at a Glance 31 May 2015

STATEMENT OF CASH POSITION AS AT 31 Jul 2015

Cash Funds

Municipal Cash on Hand 985.00

Municipal Account - General 1,820,465.24

Municipal Account - Restricted 608,023.00

Reserve Funds 4,579,546.36

Total Cash Funds 7,009,019.60$

THIS IS REPRESENTED BY ;

Cash Reserves

Employee Entitlement 306,601.89

Office Equipment 15,072.01

Office Redevelopment 601,761.81

Aboriginal EHO Vehicle -

Airport Operating 537,547.78

Plant Replacement 1,634,523.60

Acquatic Centre 266,433.69

Staff Housing 1,081,014.03

Rebroadcasting 52,031.54

EDL Community Donations 84,560.01

Total Reserve Funds 4,579,546.36$

Unspent Grants 608,023.00$

Available Funds 1,821,450.24

TOTAL FUNDS 7,009,019.60$

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Month

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

April

May

June

Month

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

April

May

June

Month

0

2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

16,000,000

July Sept Nov Jan Mar May

Operational Expenditure by Month

YTD Actuals YTD Budget

0

2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000


Operational Income by Month

YTD Actuals YTD Budget

0

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

7,000,000


Capital Expenditure By Month

YTD Budget YTD Actuals

(100,000)

-

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

Operational Expenditure

Adopted Budget Actual Expenditure

-

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

3,000,000

3,500,000

4,000,000

4,500,000

Administration Gross Salaries

Operational Expenditure


-

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

Roads &Streets

Buildings Plant Other

Capital Expenditure


(1,500,000)

(1,000,000)

(500,000)

-

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

Rates Fees &Charges

InterestEarnt

Other OperatingGrants

CapitalGrants

Income By Type

Adopted Budget Actual Income

-

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

UnRestricted Restricted Reserves

Cash

30-Jun-15 Actual

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Statement of Financial Activity

2015/2016 2015/2016 31/07/2015 31/07/2015 VARIANCE $ VARIANCE %

Adopted

Budget

Current

Budget

Budget

Estimate YTD YTD Actual

Budget

EstimateYTD to

Actual YTD

Budget YTD

Estimate to

Actual YTD

Opening Funds 01 July 4,717,648 4,717,648 4,717,648 4,717,648 - 0.00%

Operating Income

Rates 2,328,407 2,328,407 - 0 - #DIV/0!

General Purpose Funding 2,333,016 2,333,016 21,637 294 (21,343) -98.64%

Governance 5,000 5,000 416 0 (416) 0.00%

Law , Order & Safety 52,500 52,500 4,374 3,517 (857) -19.59%

Health 188,804 188,804 15,731 60,445 44,714 284.24%

Welfare 1,285,937 1,285,937 107,159 34,503 (72,656) -67.80%

Housing 176,701 176,701 14,724 14,679 (46) -0.31%

Community amenities 483,400 483,400 23,813 15,774 (8,039) -33.76%

Recreation & Culture 291,664 291,664 24,300 13,675 (10,625) -43.72%

Transport 3,434,123 3,434,123 286,174 0 (286,174) -100.00%

Economic Services 566,700 566,700 47,223 57,945 10,722 22.70%

Other Property & Services 519,775 519,775 43,308 103,942 60,634 140.01%

11,666,026 11,666,026 588,859 304,773 (284,086) -48.24%

(38,985) -

Other Income

Transfers from Reserves 1,141,968 1,141,968 - - 0.00%

New Loans - - - - 0.00%

1,141,968 1,141,968 - - - 0.00%

-

Total Funds 17,525,642 17,525,642 5,306,507 5,022,421 (284,086) (0)

Operating Expenditure

General Purpose Funding 530,029 530,029 44,164 17,658 (26,506) -60.02%

Governance 697,943 697,943 58,155 59,741 1,586 2.73%

Law , Order & Safety 444,994 444,994 37,069 37,587 518 1.40%

Health 618,681 618,681 51,539 73,571 22,032 42.75%

Welfare 1,236,023 1,236,023 102,980 102,069 (911) -0.89%

Housing 176,701 176,701 14,681 1,158 (13,523) -92.11%

Community amenities 1,437,912 1,437,912 119,806 145,239 25,433 21.23%

Recreation & Culture 2,447,870 2,447,870 203,947 263,526 59,579 29.21%

Transport 5,225,888 5,225,888 435,483 171,400 (264,083) -60.64%

Economic Services 1,237,290 1,237,290 103,086 91,791 (11,296) -10.96%

Other Property & Services 879,469 879,469 73,241 102,295 29,054 39.67%

14,932,800 14,932,800 1,244,151 1,066,035 (178,116) -14.32%

-

Capital Expenditure

Governance 10,000 10,000 - - - 0.00%

Law , Order & Public Safety - - - 3 3 0.00%

Health - - - - - 0.00%

Education & Welfare 77,000 77,000 6,416 - (6,416) 0.00%

Housing 1,986,012 1,986,012 165,495 728,735 563,240 340.34%

Community Amenities 87,500 87,500 7,291 24,900 17,609 0.00%

Recreation & Culture 111,972 111,972 9,329 - (9,329) -100.00%

Transport 3,229,013 3,229,013 269,080 304 (268,776) -99.89%

Economic Services 80,000 80,000 6,666 - (6,666) 0.00%

Other Property & Services 290,000 290,000 24,164 - (24,164) -100.00%

Works In progress - - - - -

5,871,497 5,871,497 488,441 753,942 265,501 0.00%

-

Other Expenditure

Loan Repayments (principal) 76,114 76,114 6,341 14,190 7,849 123.78%

Transfers to Reserves 268,144 268,144 21,511 - (21,511) 0.00%

344,258 344,258 27,852 14,190 (13,662) -49.05%

-

Total Expenditure 21,148,555 21,148,555 1,760,444 1,834,167 73,723 4.19%

REMOVE NON CASH ITEMS (Included in Above)

Depreciation 3,583,928 3,583,928 298,654 0 (298,654) -100.00%

Provisions/Accruals (15,000) (15,000) - 23,764 23,764 0.00%

Net w ritten dow n value (assets sold) 53,985 53,985 - 0 - 0.00%

3,622,913 3,622,913 298,654 23,764 (274,890) -100.00%

-

Surplus / (Deficit) 0 0 3,844,717 3,212,018 (632,699)

(Or Net Current Assets)

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Net Current Asset Position

31/07/2015 01-July-2015 2015/2016 2014/2015

YTD Opening Balance Forecast

Actuals Brought Forward Budget Budget

Cash on Hand - Petty Cash Floats 985 985 985 985

1,820,465 4,960,799 500,000 500,000

Cash at Bank - Restricted - Unspent Grants 608,023 608,023 -

Cash at Bank - Restricted Reserve Funds 4,579,546 4,579,546 3,705,722 3,705,722

Sundry Debtors & Prepayments 277,135 555,818 150,000 150,000

Rates Debtors 285,385 380,547 450,000 450,000

ESL Levy (515) (80) -

Inventories/Stock on Hand 334,426 334,426 250,000 250,000

GST - Refund from ATO 63,700 - - -

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 7,969,151 11,420,063.16 5,056,707 5,056,707

Creditors and Accruals (73,662) (2,121,377) (1,350,985) (1,350,985)

(531,055) (359,211) (450,000) (450,000)

Employee Time in Lieu (128,363) (113,412) -

Current Loan liability 80,780 66,590 -

GST - Payable to ATO (102,387) 45

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES (754,688) 2,527,365.16- (1,800,985) (1,800,985)

7,214,463 8,892,698.00 3,255,722 3,255,722

Adjustments

Items not included in calculation of Surplus/(Deficiency)

Less Reserve Accounts (4,579,546) (4,579,546) (3,705,722) (3,705,722)

Add Trust Creditors (1,537) (1,537)

Add Employee Provisions (Provided for within Budget) 659,418 472,623 450,000 450,000

Add Long Term Borrowings (Provided for within Budget) (80,780) (66,590) -

3,212,018 4,717,648 - -

Cash at Bank - Municipal Fund - General monies

CURRENT ASSETS

REVISED NET CURRENT ASSETS POSITION

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Employee entitlements

NET CURRENT ASSETS POSITION

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Item Number: 9.7.3

Subject: Financial Investment Report – August 2015



Declaration of Financial Interest:

Reporting Officer: Nil. Councillors:

Matter for Consideration: Information report regarding current investments for the month of August

2015.

Background: The current investment information is required to be presented to Council, in accordance with Policy FIN06 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS.

This report contains the current investment information for both reserve

and municipal funds.

Statutory Environment: Nil. Policy Implications:

Complies with Policy FIN06 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS.

Financial Implications: Interest earned on investments is income for the Shire.

Strategic Implications: Broadly speaking, this is part of the overall approach to effective financial

management of the Shire’s cash resources and ensuring best use of those funds. Any extra interest earned (over the budget allowance) is surplus cash to the Shire that can be used in a number of ways.

Comments:

Municipal funds There are no municipal funds invested at the moment, although funds have been transferred to the higher interest bearing operating account.

The 2015-2016 budget has allowed $80,000 of interest income from

municipal investments. As at August 2015, interest earned was $11,436 year to date.

Reserve funds: $3,200,000 has been invested for a period of 90 days, due to mature 09

September 2015. Interest earned at maturity will be $22,987. The 2015-2016 budget has allowed $120,000 of interest income from

reserve investments.

All investments are ‘trustee grade’ investments with practically no default risk involved. They are short-term face value investments with major

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Australian banks. All investments are done in compliance with Policy FIN6

– FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS.

Officer’s Recommendation: That the Officer’s Report be accepted.


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RESERVE FUNDS INVESTMENT REGISTER

AS AT 31/08/2015



Maturity


Projected Interest

to be earned

Reserve 74-197-5059 National Australia Bank NAB A1+/AA- 9/06/2015 9/09/2015 90 days 2.85 3,200,000.00$ 22,987.40$

Total Investments 3,200,000.00$



Maturity


Projected Interest

to be earned




Maturity


Projected Interest

to be earned


MASTER REGISTER - CURRENT RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS

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Item Number: 9.5.3 Subject: Accounts Paid by Authority – August

2015




Accounts paid by authority for August 2015 to be noted by Council.

Statutory Environment: Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 provides that a list of all accounts paid be presented to

Council.

This list must include all payments made since the list was last prepared and presented to Council.

The list of payments made by authority for 1 August 2015 to 31 August 2015 is hereby presented to Council.

Strategic Implications: Nil

Policy Implications: All payments made in accordance with adopted Council policy and

delegations.

Financial Implications: Out-flow of cash totalling $2,122,297.52. All payments made have been within the provisions of the 2015-2016 Adopted Budget.

Comments:

Creditor payments for the month of August 2015 comprised as follows: Bank Account Type Numbers Amount

Municipal Cheque & EFT as per schedule $1,614,716.68 Trust Cheque & EFT $232,972.19

Municipal Payroll $274,608.65 TOTAL $2,122,297.52

The following schedules provide full details for the above summary.

Officer’s Recommendation: That the total accounts paid by authority totalling $2,122,297.52 detailed on the following schedules entitled ‘Schedule of Sundry Creditor Accounts

Paid by Authority 01/08/02015 to 31/08/2015’, ‘Schedule of Trust Creditor Accounts Paid by Authority 01/08/2015 to 31/08/2015’ and ‘Net

Salaries and Wages Paid August 2015’ be received. Voting Requirement: Simple majority.

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SCHEDULE OF SUNDRY CREDITOR ACCOUNTS PAID BY AUTHORITY 01/08/2015 to 31/08/2015

PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFT15715 02/08/2015 MTAA SUPERANNUATION FUND PAYMENT -279.31 SUPER 21/07/2015 MTAA SUPERANNUATION FUND Super. for 21/07/2015 279.31 EFT15716 02/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION PAYMENT -808.87 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 50.00 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 135.85

SUPER 21/07/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Super. for 21/07/2015 623.02 EFT15718 02/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) PAYMENT -1339.42 DEDUCTION 07/07/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 07/07/2015 370.85 DEDUCTION 07/07/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 07/07/2015 261.78 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 370.85 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 261.78 108782 31/07/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) GST COMPONENT 74.16

EFT15719 02/08/2015 LITTLE NUGGETS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE PAYMENT -100.00 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 LITTLE NUGGETS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 100.00 EFT15720 02/08/2015 QUICK & EASY FINANCE PAYMENT -200.00 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 QUICK & EASY FINANCE Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 200.00

EFT15721 02/08/2015 COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD PAYMENT -527.42 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 527.42 EFT15722 02/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION WA PAYMENT -25.80

DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION WA Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 25.80 EFT15723 02/08/2015 LGRCEU (WA SHIRE COUNCILS UNION) PAYMENT -19.40 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 LGRCEU (WA SHIRE COUNCILS UNION) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 19.40 EFT15724 02/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) PAYMENT -15250.45 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 1078.78 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 1009.13

DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 763.23 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 136.05

SUPER 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Super. for 21/07/2015 10600.17 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 33.42 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 1036.87 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 162.73 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 430.07

EFT15725 06/08/2015 ROBYN CLARE LONG PAYMENT -476.86 COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 ROBYN CLARE LONG COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 476.86 EFT15726 06/08/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS PAYMENT -856.48

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 856.48 EFT15727 06/08/2015 VIRGINIA O'NEIL PAYMENT -571.77 COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 VIRGINIA O'NEIL COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 571.77 EFT15728 06/08/2015 CHRISTOPHER LOESSL PAYMENT -476.86

COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 CHRISTOPHER LOESSL COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 476.86 EFT15729 06/08/2015 TREVOR BEDFORD PAYMENT -476.86 COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 TREVOR BEDFORD COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 476.86 EFT15730 06/08/2015 LITTLE NUGGETS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE PAYMENT -100.00 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 LITTLE NUGGETS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 100.00

EFT15731 06/08/2015 QUICK & EASY FINANCE PAYMENT -200.00 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 QUICK & EASY FINANCE Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 200.00

EFT15732 06/08/2015 COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD PAYMENT -527.42 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 527.42 EFT15733 06/08/2015 PATRICIA ANNE MCKAY PAYMENT -476.86 COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 PATRICIA ANNE MCKAY COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 476.86 EFT15734 06/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION WA PAYMENT -25.80 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION WA Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 25.80

EFT15735 06/08/2015 LGRCEU (WA SHIRE COUNCILS UNION) PAYMENT -19.40 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 LGRCEU (WA SHIRE COUNCILS UNION) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 19.40 EFT15742 07/08/2015 OFFICE MAX PAYMENT -318.60

36476673 02/04/2015 OFFICE MAX PO#55308 - FURNITURE FOR ART CENTRE 318.60 EFT15743 07/08/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PAYMENT -11159.50 500454 21/07/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PO#55295 - ADVICE REGARDING LEGAL COMPLIANCE IN

RELATION TO SALE OF GOODS AT TIP SHOP 11159.50

EFT15744 07/08/2015 HALLS CREEK SPORT & COMMUNITY ASSOC. PAYMENT -5000.00 EDL GRANT 2015 01/07/2015 HALLS CREEK SPORT & COMMUNITY ASSOC. EDL GRANT - RESOLUTION E2015/08 5000.00 EFT15745 07/08/2015 H. U. KENDALL & COMPANY PAYMENT -6399.90 00078818 29/07/2015 H. U. KENDALL & COMPANY PO#55326 - STOCK FOR ART CENTRE 6032.76 00079131 29/07/2015 H. U. KENDALL & COMPANY PO#55327 - STRETCHER BAR 367.14 EFT15746 07/08/2015 TRACKER DEVELOPMENT PAYMENT -2750.00 483 29/07/2015 TRACKER DEVELOPMENT PO#55329 - DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE & THE ARTS

ORGANISATIONAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (OIP) APPLICATION

2750.00

EFT15747 07/08/2015 ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS PAYMENT -1552.10 00032214 17/07/2015 ALPERSTEIN DESIGNS PO#55330 - YARLIYIL GREETING CARDS 1552.10 EFT15748 07/08/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PAYMENT -22247.35 00081474 30/07/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) MONTHLY CLEANING JULY 2015 21228.75

00081482 31/07/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55657 - CLEAN OVAL CHANGE SHEDS 350.00

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 00081483 31/07/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55689 - COURT TOILET AQUATIC CENTRE 308.60 00081476 31/07/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55674 - OVAL TOILETS OPEN/CLOSE & CLEAN 4, 11

& 18 JULY 2015 300.00

00081481 31/07/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55668 - AQUATIC CENTRE DRY SIDE TOILETS FOR

BASKET BALL COMP NAIDOC WEEK

60.00

EFT15749 07/08/2015 GLOBE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PAYMENT -1523.41 16036669 31/07/2015 GLOBE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PO#55294 – PARTS, LABOUR & FREIGHT FOR FOGGER 1523.41 EFT15750 07/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PAYMENT -1787.90 00007240 05/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PO#55607 - ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY

CONSULTATION

396.00

00007241 05/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PO#54980 – LOCAL LAWS 1324.40

00007247 05/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD T&TC LOCAL PAPER SALES 5/08/2015 33.75 00007237 22/07/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD T&TC LOCAL PAPER SALES 22/07/2015 33.75 EFT15756 13/08/2015 JUANITA PETREVSKI PAYMENT -500.00 41138 12/08/2015 JUANITA PETREVSKI SCHOOL MURAL PROJECT - 1ST PROGRESS PAYMENT 500.00 EFT15757 13/08/2015 THOMAS JOHN WORRIGAL PAYMENT -1250.00 1 10/08/2015 THOMAS JOHN WORRIGAL PO#55332 - YARLIYIL STUDIO ASSISTANCE 250.00

40382 12/08/2015 THOMAS JOHN WORRIGAL SCHOOL MURAL PROJECT - 1ST PROGRESS PAYMENT 1000.00 EFT15758 13/08/2015 ROAD SIGNS AUSTRALIA PAYMENT -172.70 29120 28/07/2015 ROAD SIGNS AUSTRALIA PO#55365 - 45X ARC-102 172.70

EFT15759 13/08/2015 JEANNETTE SWAN PAYMENT -1000.00 41141 12/08/2015 JEANNETTE SWAN SCHOOL MURAL PROJECT - 1ST PROGRESS PAYMENT 1000.00 EFT15760 13/08/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PAYMENT -509.00 81480 31/07/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55673 - CLEAN OVAL CHANGE SHEDS 509.00

EFT15761 13/08/2015 LYNDELLE WILSON PAYMENT -11088.36 0004 31/07/2015 LYNDELLE WILSON FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICE - JULY 2015 11088.36 EFT15762 13/08/2015 NORTH KIMBERLEY TRANSPORT PAYMENT -2750.00 291 09/08/2015 NORTH KIMBERLEY TRANSPORT PO#55366 - 20TN ZEBRA ROCK & DELIVERY 2750.00 EFT15763 13/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PAYMENT -66642.10 BI07637 04/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55684 - PURCHASE OF NEW 2015 TOYOTA HILUX

DUAL CAB UTILITY (ASSETS MANAGER) 38637.70

BI07639 04/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55684 - PURCHASE OF NEW 2015 TOYOTA HILUX DUAL CAB UTILITY (TOWN CREW)

29883.20

BI07640 04/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55684 - PURCHASE OF NEW 2015 TOYOTA HILUX SINGLE CAB UTILITY (TOWN CREW)

27821.20

BI07641 04/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55684 - CREDIT NOTE FOR VEHICLE TRADE INS HC2255, HC2594, HC2596, HC2598 & HC75

-29700.00

EFT15764 13/08/2015 WA TREASURY CORPORATION PAYMENT -185.99

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT LOAN23 31/07/2015 WA TREASURY CORPORATION LOAN 23 - GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE FEE PE 30/06/2015 185.99 EFT15801 20/08/2015 ROBYN CLARE LONG PAYMENT -442.92 COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 ROBYN CLARE LONG COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 18/08/2015 442.92 EFT15802 20/08/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS PAYMENT -757.92

COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 18/08/2015 757.92 EFT15803 20/08/2015 VIRGINIA O'NEIL PAYMENT -521.67 COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 VIRGINIA O'NEIL COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 18/08/2015 521.67 EFT15804 20/08/2015 CHRISTOPHER LOESSL PAYMENT -442.92 COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 CHRISTOPHER LOESSL COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 18/08/2015 442.92

EFT15805 20/08/2015 TREVOR BEDFORD PAYMENT -442.92 COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 TREVOR BEDFORD COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 18/08/2015 442.92

EFT15806 20/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) PAYMENT -1339.42 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 370.85 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 261.78 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 370.85 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 261.78 108993 31/08/2015 FINCAR (NOVATED LEASE PAYMENTS) GST COMPONENT 74.16

EFT15807 20/08/2015 LITTLE NUGGETS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE PAYMENT -100.00 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 LITTLE NUGGETS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 100.00 EFT15808 20/08/2015 QUICK & EASY FINANCE PAYMENT -200.00

DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 QUICK & EASY FINANCE Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 200.00 EFT15809 20/08/2015 PATRICIA ANNE MCKAY PAYMENT -430.80 COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 PATRICIA ANNE MCKAY COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 18/08/2015 430.80 EFT15810 20/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION WA PAYMENT -25.80

DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SERVICES UNION WA Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 25.80 EFT15811 20/08/2015 LGRCEU (WA SHIRE COUNCILS UNION) PAYMENT -19.40 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 LGRCEU (WA SHIRE COUNCILS UNION) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 19.40 EFT15812 20/08/2015 WIRRIMANU ABORIGINAL CORPORATION PAYMENT -561.00 1867 14/07/2015 WIRRIMANU ABORIGINAL CORPORATION PO#55601 - ACCOMMODATION AT BALGO 3 ROOMS 13-

14/07/15 (R KERR-NEWELL, M EDWARDS, B LITTLE) 561.00

EFT15813 20/08/2015 TOLL EXPRESS PAYMENT -337.49

3141271 31/07/2015 TOLL EXPRESS CON#4519766631 - AQUATIC CENTRE TO CHADSON ENGINEERING, CON#4527981279 - HU KENDLE TO YARLIYIL

337.49

EFT15814 20/08/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS PAYMENT -768.25 EXPCLAIM-AUG15

09/08/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS EXPENSE CLAIM AUGUST 2015 - LGMA CONVENTION 2015 - TAXI HOTEL TO LGMA CONVENTION & RETURN

58.33

EXPCLAIM-JUL15 07/07/2015 MALCOLM HACK EDWARDS EXPENSE CLAIM JULY 2015 - FUEL HALLS CREEK TO 709.92

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT KUNUNURRA & RETURN STRAYING STOCK COMMITTEE

EFT15815 20/08/2015 STATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PAYMENT -302.50 RI009945 29/07/2015 STATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PO#55409 - 2015/16 BOOKS FOR BETTER BEGINNINGS 302.50 EFT15816 20/08/2015 LANDGATE PAYMENT -765.25

313110 06/08/2015 LANDGATE CONSOLIDATED MINING TENEMENT ROLL 449.35 312681 27/07/2015 LANDGATE MINING TENEMENTS CHARGEABLE SCH#M2015/07 217.50 636378 03/08/2015 LANDGATE LAND ENQUIRIES - JULY 2015 98.40 EFT15817 20/08/2015 AUSTRAL MERCANTILE COLLECTIONS PTY LTD PAYMENT -63.41 55842 29/07/2015 AUSTRAL MERCANTILE COLLECTIONS PTY LTD COMMISSIONS & CHARGES - PE 29/07/15 63.41

EFT15818 20/08/2015 CHRISTOPHER LOESSL PAYMENT -120.78 EXPCLAIM-

AUG15

07/08/2015 CHRISTOPHER LOESSL EXPENSE CLAIM AUGUST 2015 - LGMA CONVENTION

2015 - TAXI HOTEL TO LGMA CONVENTION & RETURN

120.78

EFT15819 20/08/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PAYMENT -11842.74 VOUCHER 17/08/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD CIVIC LEGAL DISCOUNT- CEO'S EVENING 06/08/2015 -2450.00 500496 31/07/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PO#55808 - AERODROME OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

SERVICES AGREEMENT 1722.49

500528 31/07/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PO#55298 - ADVICE REGARDING INFRINGEMENT

NOTICES & FINAL DEMAND NOTICES

6476.25

500523 31/07/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PO#55218 - LEASE OF CAFE TO IVAN PAEZ 2145.00 500493 31/07/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PO#50399 - DEPT. CHILD PROTECTION LEASE EXPENSE 3839.00

500495 31/07/2015 CIVIC LEGAL PTY LTD PO#50399 - DEPT. CHILD PROTECTION LOT 88 THOMAS ST LEASE EXPENSES

110.00

EFT15820 20/08/2015 LOVELL MACHINERY (CLIVE M LOVELL) PAYMENT -21219.77 53 07/08/2015 LOVELL MACHINERY (CLIVE M LOVELL) ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - 25/07 TO 7/08/15 21219.77

EFT15821 20/08/2015 IGA X-PRESS (HALLS CREEK) PAYMENT -636.09 1186899 21/07/2015 IGA X-PRESS (HALLS CREEK) PO#55754 - 1 PALLET 600ML WATER 636.09 EFT15822 20/08/2015 JEANNETTE SWAN PAYMENT -309.26 2005718503 17/08/2015 JEANNETTE SWAN ELECTRICITY REIMBURSEMENT - HORIZON POWER

ACC#349815 15/05 TO 15/07/15 309.26

EFT15823 20/08/2015 ORION SATELLITE SYSTEMS PTY LTD PAYMENT -109.00 337399 07/08/2015 ORION SATELLITE SYSTEMS PTY LTD ACC#3373 - SAT PHONE & INTERNET AUGUST 2015 109.00

EFT15824 20/08/2015 TRISLEY'S HYDRAULIC SERVICES PTY LTD PAYMENT -1078.00 17019 21/07/2015 TRISLEY'S HYDRAULIC SERVICES PTY LTD PO#55753 - 2X GAS SOLONOID VALVES 1078.00 EFT15826 20/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PAYMENT -2482.70 1892 07/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55803 - REPAIR TIP WATER PUMP 181.50 1902 10/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55803 - HC2475 REPAIR BRAKES 121.00 1865 03/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55699 - HC2409 SERVICE & TYRES 1531.20

1875 04/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55693 - HC2704 2X NEW TYRES 649.00

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFT15827 20/08/2015 BEINGTHERE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD PAYMENT -715.00 2220 01/08/2015 BEINGTHERE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD PO#53232 - VIDEO CONFERENCE CHARGES - AUG 2015 715.00 EFT15828 20/08/2015 MATTHEW JAMES HOBSON PAYMENT -500.00 PERDIEM-AUG15 13/08/2015 MATTHEW JAMES HOBSON PER DIEM 9 & 13/07/2015 - M HOBSON EKM GROUP

MEETING KUNUNURRA

500.00

EFT15829 20/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PAYMENT -11431.13 BI07867 04/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55801 - HC2484 4X NEW TYRES & BODY REPAIRS 1920.60 BI07602 17/07/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) FUEL PURCHASES - JULY 2015 2550.22 BI07604 30/07/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) FUEL PURCHASES - JULY 2015 1867.44

7601 10/07/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) FUEL PURCHASES - JULY 2015 2858.48 7603 27/07/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) FUEL PURCHASES - JULY 2015 2234.39

EFT15830 20/08/2015 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA)

PAYMENT -7667.50

I3054917 30/07/2015 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (WALGA)

PO#54982 - COUNCILS CONNECT SUBSCRIPTION 01/07/15 TO 31/06/16

5000.00


PO#54982 - TAX SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION 2015/16 1485.00


PO#54975 - LOCAL LAWS SUBSCRIPTION 215/16 632.50

I3055123 31/07/2015 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ASSOCIATION (WALGA)

PO#54974 - COMPLETE GUIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT

SUBSCRIPTION 2015/16

550.00

EFT15831 20/08/2015 AUSTRALIA POST - POSTAL ACCOUNT PAYMENT -156.26 1004376541 03/08/2015 AUSTRALIA POST - POSTAL ACCOUNT POSTAL CHARGES - JULY 2015 156.26 EFT15832 20/08/2015 DARWIN LOCK & KEY PAYMENT -106.50

105994 06/08/2015 DARWIN LOCK & KEY PO#55697 - 5X KEYS FOR T&TC 106.50 EFT15833 20/08/2015 SHERIDAN'S FOR BADGES PAYMENT -70.91 66055 04/08/2015 SHERIDAN'S FOR BADGES PO#55412 - FULL COLOUR NAME TAGS - L MACDONALD

& D TUCKER 70.91

EFT15834 20/08/2015 BOC LTD PAYMENT -146.89 4009615771 20/08/2015 BOC LTD GAS CYLINDER SERVICE FEES - JULY 2015 146.89 EFT15835 20/08/2015 AERODROME MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD PAYMENT -29542.92

2452 31/07/2015 AERODROME MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD AERODROME OPERATION & MANAGEMENT - JULY 2015 29542.92 EFT15836 20/08/2015 D & T HARDWARE PAYMENT -306.70 22589 31/07/2015 D & T HARDWARE PO#55299 - SCREWS & WASHERS 6.70 22571 31/07/2015 D & T HARDWARE HARDWARE ACCOUNT JULY 2015 - MATERIALS FOR

DEPOT, PARKS & GARDENS 300.00

EFT15837 20/08/2015 IXOM OPERATIONS PTY LTD PAYMENT -174.25

5543637 31/07/2015 IXOM OPERATIONS PTY LTD CHLORINE CYLINDER SERVICE FEE - JULY 2015 174.25

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFT15838 20/08/2015 INCITE SECURITY PAYMENT -484.00 36068 31/07/2015 INCITE SECURITY PO#55120 - TECH SUPPORT FOR DEPOT GATE & REMOTE

LOG-IN TO REPROGRAM GYM ACCESS CARDS 484.00

EFT15839 20/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PAYMENT -885.50

7230 29/07/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PO#55552 - SHIRE NEWS & INFO PAGE 22/07/2015 885.50 EFT15840 20/08/2015 FOURIER TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD PAYMENT -6014.80 3515081 01/08/2015 FOURIER TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD IT SUPPORT AUGUST 2015 6014.80 EFT15841 21/08/2015 DEAN CONTRACTING PTY LTD PAYMENT -645637.52 1026 31/07/2015 DEAN CONTRACTING PTY LTD RFT HC 01-2015 PRE SEAL WORKS HALLS CREEK TOWN

SITE CLAIM #2

629335.52

1026 31/07/2015 DEAN CONTRACTING PTY LTD RFT HC 01-2015 PRE SEAL WORKS HALLS CREEK TOWN

SITE CLAIM #2

16302.00

EFT15842 25/08/2015 BROOME CONTRACTING PAYMENT -391236.89 3699 24/07/2015 BROOME CONTRACTING RFT2015-02 CLAIM#3 - ROAD CONSTRUCTION PLANT

WITH OPERATORS 134873.97

3702 05/08/2015 BROOME CONTRACTING RFT2015-02 CLAIM#4 - ROAD CONSTRUCTION PLANT WITH OPERATORS

256362.92

EFT15843 25/08/2015 LOVELL MACHINERY (CLIVE M LOVELL) PAYMENT -14245.00 54 21/08/2015 LOVELL MACHINERY (CLIVE M LOVELL) ROAD SUPERVISION (FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS) 08-

21/08/2015 14245.00

EFT15844 25/08/2015 NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK (NAB) PAYMENT -70.00 K5609257 12/08/2015 NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK (NAB) NAB BANK CONFIRMATION 70.00 EFT15845 28/08/2015 KIMBERLEY TRAINING INSTITUTE (KTI) PAYMENT -8572.02 I24628 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEY TRAINING INSTITUTE (KTI) PO#55608 - CERTIFICATE III IN FITNESS - L

MACDONALD, J HAY & T RITCHIE

7975.79

I24616 13/08/2015 KIMBERLEY TRAINING INSTITUTE (KTI) PO#55118 - H LENNOX CERTIFICATE III IN FITNESS 596.23 EFT15846 28/08/2015 G & V ROBERTS PTY LTD PAYMENT -6415.64 00044877 27/08/2015 G & V ROBERTS PTY LTD TRANSPORT FROM PERTH TO HALLS CREEK BGC CEMENT

24 BULK BAGS OF CEMENT 24.26 TONNE 6415.64

EFT15847 28/08/2015 OFFICE NATIONAL (KUNUNURRA) PAYMENT -7691.81 601519 30/04/2015 OFFICE NATIONAL (KUNUNURRA) COPY COUNT APRIL 2015 2415.60

602840 30/06/2015 OFFICE NATIONAL (KUNUNURRA) COPY COUNT JUNE 2015 1339.67 606006 30/07/2015 OFFICE NATIONAL (KUNUNURRA) COPY COUNT JULY 2015 2628.55 604411 30/06/2015 OFFICE NATIONAL (KUNUNURRA) COPY COUNT JUNE 2015 1307.99 EFT15848 28/08/2015 HEMA MAPS PTY LTD PAYMENT -1416.49 540203 30/06/2015 HEMA MAPS PTY LTD PO#55704 - STOCK FOR T&TC 1261.13 539549 23/06/2015 HEMA MAPS PTY LTD PO#55704 - STOCK FOR T&TC 155.36

EFT15849 28/08/2015 DEAN WILSON TRANSPORT PAYMENT -93.97

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 20147294 26/08/2015 DEAN WILSON TRANSPORT SIGMA CHEMICALS PERTH TO AQUATIC CENTRE 93.97 EFT15850 28/08/2015 JUNGARNI-JUTIYA ALCOHOL CENTRE PAYMENT -20.00 00000182 14/08/2015 JUNGARNI-JUTIYA ALCOHOL CENTRE PO#55367 - HIRE OF BBQ (GAS) 20.00 EFT15851 28/08/2015 MOMAR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PAYMENT -2832.50

170377 14/08/2015 MOMAR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PO#55297 - FIRST MATE DISINFECTANT & LIQUID MOUNTAIN FRESH

2832.50

EFT15852 28/08/2015 BOOK EASY ONLINE TOURISM SOLUTIONS PAYMENT -873.56 00008952 07/08/2015 BOOK EASY ONLINE TOURISM SOLUTIONS RETAIL COMMISSION JULY 2015 653.56 00008951 07/08/2015 BOOK EASY ONLINE TOURISM SOLUTIONS BOOKING RETURNS COMMISSION/MONTHLY FEE JULY

2015

220.00

EFT15853 28/08/2015 SATELLITE PHONE SALES (ZORRO

NOMINEES PTY LTD)

PAYMENT -115.50

INV86455 11/08/2015 SATELLITE PHONE SALES (ZORRO NOMINEES PTY LTD)

ACC#881631451815 - IRIDIUM MONTHLY AIRTIME JULY 2015

115.50

EFT15854 28/08/2015 EMPLOYMENT OFFICE PAYMENT -6086.08 18957 19/08/2015 EMPLOYMENT OFFICE PO#54984 - MATERNITY COVER FIXED TERM

RECRUITMENT PACKING 3043.04

18956 19/08/2015 EMPLOYMENT OFFICE PO#54983- INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS MANAGER RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

3043.04

EFT15855 28/08/2015 MOUNT ROMANCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PAYMENT -143.48

SI-109175 26/05/2015 MOUNT ROMANCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PO#55706 - STOCK FOR T&TC 143.48 EFT15856 28/08/2015 TENNANT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PAYMENT -6747.40 913278976 21/08/2015 TENNANT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PO#55807 - PARTS FOR SWEEPER 206.05 913273042 19/08/2015 TENNANT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PO#55818 - PARTS FOR SWEEPER 6541.35

EFT15857 28/08/2015 VISION POWER PAYMENT -1764.88 INV-02598 08/06/2015 VISION POWER ELECTRICITY FOR ART CENTRE AFTER HANDOVER 954.73 INV-02727 24/07/2015 VISION POWER POWER CONSUMPTION FOR THE ART CENTRE 810.15 EFT15858 28/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PAYMENT -3665.64 00001951 21/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55820 - HC2655 NEW BULBAR & REPAIR 3010.04 00001939 17/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55812 - 1CEN616 LABOUR TO WELD TRAY SUPPORT 463.10 00001928 14/08/2015 FITZGERALD MECHANICALS PO#55810 - 1CEN616 RHR HUB SEAL 192.50

EFT15859 28/08/2015 TOTAL POWER ELECTRICAL PTY LTD PAYMENT -2238.50 1969 19/08/2015 TOTAL POWER ELECTRICAL PTY LTD PO#55690 - 3/186 JOHN FLYNN STAIR WELL DOWN

LIGHTS, PO#55690 - 5/186 JOHN FLYNN ADJUST 2X FANS REVIEW 2X GANG SWITCHES, PO#55690 - 285 WELLMAN RD RENEW SMK ALARM, PO#55690 - DEPOT HOUSE 10A BEDFORD RD FIT 3 NEW FANS SPEED

CONTROLLERS RENEW TWIN GPO

1798.50

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1970 19/08/2015 TOTAL POWER ELECTRICAL PTY LTD PO#55811 - OVAL PUMP INSTALLATION 302.50 1971 19/08/2015 TOTAL POWER ELECTRICAL PTY LTD PO#55804 - AQUATIC CENTRE ACID PUMP HOUSE ALARM 137.50 EFT15860 28/08/2015 STATE LAW PUBLISHER - GOVERNMENT OF

WA DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER & CABINET PAYMENT -2948.56

158113 24/08/2015 STATE LAW PUBLISHER - GOVERNMENT OF WA DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER & CABINET

PO#55300 - PUBLISH AMENDMENT 21 DOCUMENTATION 2948.56

EFT15861 28/08/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PAYMENT -23761.25 00081453 28/08/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55802 - OPEN/CLOSE & CLEAN OVAL TOILETS

25/07/2015,

PO#55802 - CIVIC HALL CLEAN, PO#55802 - PUBLIC TOILETS VANDALISM,

PO#55802 - SHIRE PARK TOILETS VANDALISM

452.50

00081454 28/08/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) PO#55825 – OPEN/CLOSE & CLEAN OVAL TOILET 1, 8 & 14/8/15, PO#55825- CLEAN COUNCIL CHAMBER 11, 12, 26 & 27/08/15

580.00

00081455 28/08/2015 BOAB CLEANING (MEGAN KILDEY) CLEANING CHARGES - AUGUST 2015 22728.75

EFT15862 28/08/2015 KELVIN WONG PAYMENT -69.90 49616250 27/08/2015 KELVIN WONG REIMBURSEMENT - DODO INTERNET JULY 2015 69.90 EFT15863 28/08/2015 DEPT. OF PARKS & WILDLIFE PAYMENT -1980.00

18081 13/07/2015 DEPT. OF PARKS & WILDLIFE PO#55709 - 50 HOLIDAY PASSES 1980.00 EFT15864 28/08/2015 AVIS PAYMENT -445.24 P342939343 23/08/2015 AVIS TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR M FITZGERALD 445.24 EFT15865 28/08/2015 RHOMBUS COMPLIANCE PTY LTD PAYMENT -330.00

20150066 20/08/2015 RHOMBUS COMPLIANCE PTY LTD PO#55296 - PROCESS BUILDING APPLICATION FOR A SHED ON LOT 201 COX ST

330.00

EFT15866 28/08/2015 KIMBERLEY HOTEL PAYMENT -391.50 253739 21/08/2015 KIMBERLEY HOTEL PO#54981 - CATERING FOR COUNCIL MEETING 20/08/15 290.00 250416 19/08/2015 KIMBERLEY HOTEL PO#54985 - MEALS & REFRESHMENTS - HR CONSULTANT 101.50 EFT15867 28/08/2015 BGC CEMENT PAYMENT -7986.00 IC334327 12/08/2015 BGC CEMENT PO#55236 - CEMENT BULKER 7986.00

EFT15868 28/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PAYMENT -39290.40 BI07953 17/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55815 - HC2750 & HC2753 5 STEEL RIMS & TYRES 2200.00 BI07951 17/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55813 - SEAT COVERS FLOOR MATS 830.50 BI07952 17/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55814 - HC2753 SEAT COVERS & FLOOR MATS 434.50 BI07955 17/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55817 - ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION 9003.50 BI07954 17/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55816 - HC2754 ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION 14628.90

BI07893 12/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55186 - WELDING RODS 170.00

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BI07960 18/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55187 - AUTO TRANSMISSION OIL 49.50 BI07972 19/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55822 - HC2671 REPLACE WINDSCREEN 1034.00 BI07968 19/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55822 - HC2755 TYRE UPGRADE 2118.60 BI07971 20/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55822 - HC2484 REMOVE BULBAR STONE GUARDS 159.50

BI07967 19/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55821 - CALL OUT REMOVE ABANDONED CAR IN DANGEROUS POSITION ON ROAD

165.00

BI07961 18/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55821 - HC2697 PUNCTURE REPAIR 55.00 BI07957 19/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55821 - HC2755 REMOVE CB RADIO FROM TRADE IN 924.00 BI07956 19/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55821 - HC2755 REMOVE CB RADIO FROM TRADE IN 462.00

BI07891 11/08/2015 HALLS CREEK TOYOTA (BAZ INDUSTRIES) PO#55119 - REPAIR HC35 INSURANCE CLAIM 633465445 7055.40 EFT15869 28/08/2015 ALLGEAR MOTORCYCLES & SMALL ENGINES PAYMENT -3509.00

U-3093 11/08/2015 ALLGEAR MOTORCYCLES & SMALL ENGINES PO#55805 - REFUSE TIP PUMP SYSTEM QP 205 PUMP 1080.00 I-43320 11/08/2015 ALLGEAR MOTORCYCLES & SMALL ENGINES PO#55694 - OVAL (SQ5 -50) MODEL GRUNDFOS 2429.00 EFT15870 28/08/2015 JTAGZ PTY LTD PAYMENT -619.30 00029024 17/07/2015 JTAGZ PTY LTD PO#55291 - DOG & CAT TAGS & SHIPPING 619.30 EFT15871 28/08/2015 FREEMAN LOCKSMITHS PAYMENT -93.50 289 19/08/2015 FREEMAN LOCKSMITHS PO#55695 - 5 GGMK KEYS 93.50

EFT15872 28/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE (ATO) PAYMENT -38479.00 BAS JULY15 27/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE (ATO) JULY BAS RETURN 38479.00 EFT15873 28/08/2015 LOCAL HEALTH ANALYTICAL COMMITTEE PAYMENT -831.10

MA2015055 12/08/2015 LOCAL HEALTH ANALYTICAL COMMITTEE ANALYTICAL SERVICES - 2015/16 831.10 EFT15874 28/08/2015 PORT PRINTING PTY LTD PAYMENT -1743.50 247623 10/08/2015 PORT PRINTING PTY LTD PO#55553 – ENVELOPES & PO BOOKS 1207.80 247627 10/08/2015 PORT PRINTING PTY LTD PO#55553 – ENVELOPES & PO BOOKS 261.80

247625 10/08/2015 PORT PRINTING PTY LTD PO#55553 – ENVELOPES & PO BOOKS 273.90 EFT15875 28/08/2015 TONY'S PLUMBING & EXCAVATION PAYMENT -1039.50 00007273 25/08/2015 TONY'S PLUMBING & EXCAVATION PO#55691 -SPQ INVESTIGATE MULTIPLE BLOCKAGES 935.00 00007292 25/08/2015 TONY'S PLUMBING & EXCAVATION PO#55823 - 114C BRIDGE ST BLOCKED DRAIN 104.50 EFT15876 28/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PAYMENT -1673.25 00007250 25/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD PO#55554 - CLOSE OF ENROLMENTS & TRACHOMA

SCREENING 1617.00

00007251 25/08/2015 HALLS CREEK HERALD T&TC LOCAL PAPER SALES 19/08/2015 56.25 23780 02/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER PAYMENT -3171.85 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 461.54 DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 226.92 SUPER 21/07/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Super. for 21/07/2015 2483.39 23781 02/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND PAYMENT -524.43

DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 134.47

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT SUPER 21/07/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND Super. for 21/07/2015 389.96 23782 02/08/2015 MLC MASTERKEY BUSINESS SUPER PAYMENT -210.27 SUPER 21/07/2015 MLC MASTERKEY BUSINESS SUPER Super. for 21/07/2015 210.27 23783 02/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND PAYMENT -393.32

DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 100.85 SUPER 21/07/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND Super. for 21/07/2015 292.47 23784 02/08/2015 AMP SUPERANNUATION PAYMENT -6059.61 SUPER 21/07/2015 AMP SUPERANNUATION Super. for 21/07/2015 6059.61 23785 02/08/2015 CENTRELINK - DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES PAYMENT -100.00

DEDUCTION 21/07/2015 CENTRELINK - DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES Payroll Deduction for 21/07/2015 100.00 23786 02/08/2015 HESTA SUPER FUND PAYMENT -328.85

SUPER 21/07/2015 HESTA SUPER FUND Super. for 21/07/2015 328.85 23786 02/08/2015 MY LIFE MY MONEY (CATHOLIC SUPER) PAYMENT -354.42 SUPER 21/07/2015 MY LIFE MY MONEY (CATHOLIC SUPER) Super. for 21/07/2015 354.42 23788 06/08/2015 CENTRELINK - DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES PAYMENT -100.00 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 CENTRELINK - DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 100.00 23789 06/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (PAYROLL) PAYMENT -100.00

DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (PAYROLL) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 100.00 23790 06/08/2015 ANTHONY HENRY TAYLOR PAYMENT -476.86 COUNCILLOR 05/08/2015 ANTHONY HENRY TAYLOR COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 476.86

23791 10/08/2015 TELSTRA PAYMENT -3934.02 P110686370-0 21/07/2015 TELSTRA ACC#430495300 - FIXED SERVICE PE 13/07/2015 3934.02 23792 20/08/2015 CENTRELINK - DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES PAYMENT -100.00 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 CENTRELINK - DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 100.00

23793 20/08/2015 ANTHONY HENRY TAYLOR PAYMENT -442.92 COUNCILLOR 18/08/2015 ANTHONY HENRY TAYLOR COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCE PE 04/08/15 442.92 23794 20/08/2015 OPTUS COMMUNICATIONS PAYMENT -440.91 88562-985 28/07/2015 OPTUS COMMUNICATIONS ACC#61547915 - SAT PHONE CHARGES PE 23/07/15 440.91 23795 20/08/2015 TELSTRA BIGPOND PAYMENT -129.90 IN10465763505 02/08/2015 TELSTRA BIGPOND ACC#BP04598132 - ADSL CHARGE JULY 2015 (AIRPORT) 59.95 IN10465413722 28/07/2015 TELSTRA BIGPOND ACC#BP03993942 - ADSL CHARGE July 2015 (DEPOT) 69.95

23796 20/08/2015 PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED PAYMENT -154.61 2068952 01/08/2015 PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED ACC#4008639 - SERVICE CHARGES AUGUST 2015 65.00 2068391 01/08/2015 PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED ACC#40016962 - SERVICE CHARGES AUGUST 2015 59.61 2064851 15/07/2015 PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED ACC#40019704 - SERVICE CHARGES 15/07-14/08/15 30.00 23797 20/08/2015 WATER CORPORATION PAYMENT -4584.97 132 23/07/2015 WATER CORPORATION ACC#9007552896 - USAGE CHARGES 01/07-31/08/15 700.91

127 23/07/2015 WATER CORPORATION ACC#9007551914 - USAGE CHARGES 01/07-31/08/15 3884.06

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 23798 20/08/2015 TELSTRA PAYMENT -1216.34 T311 04/08/2015 TELSTRA ACC#4134966938 - SERVICE CHARGES 03/09/15 176.04 T311 28/07/2015 TELSTRA ACC#3166365118 - SERVICE CHARGES 27/08/15 65.00 T311-28-07-2015 28/07/2015 TELSTRA ACC#3166365043 - MOBILE PHONE CHARGES JULY 2015 975.30

23799 20/08/2015 HORIZON POWER PAYMENT -2007.18 2005736189 06/08/2015 HORIZON POWER ACC#405963 - 11/03 TO 14/07/15 YARLIYIL ART CENTRE 1639.12 2005731662 31/07/2015 HORIZON POWER ACC#328551 - 19/03 TO 16/07/15 1A ROBERTA AVE 368.06 23800 28/08/2015 PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED PAYMENT -60.00 2073650 15/08/2015 PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED ACC#40019704 - THURAYA CAUSAL 15/08-14/09/2015 60.00

23801 28/08/2015 RAC MOTORING P/L PAYMENT -37.45 250041 21/08/2015 RAC MOTORING P/L 07/08/15 VEHICLE SUBSCRIPTION HC2750 37.45

23802 28/08/2015 HORIZON POWER PAYMENT -8519.07 2005745495 18/08/2015 HORIZON POWER ACC#298349 - 15/07-13/08/2015 163B ROBERTA AVE 772.96 2005745889 18/08/2015 HORIZON POWER ACC#160742 - 15/07-13/08/2015 163A ROBERTA AVE 845.91 2005746207 18/08/2015 HORIZON POWER ACC#146160 - 15/07-13/08/2015 AQUATIC CENTRE 6900.20 DD11958.1 04/08/2015 MTAA SUPERANNUATION FUND PAYMENT -554.57 SUPER 04/08/2015 MTAA SUPERANNUATION FUND Super. for 04/08/2015 554.57

DD11958.2 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) PAYMENT -15517.18 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 1133.22 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 1009.13

DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 780.15 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 136.05 SUPER 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Super. for 04/08/2015 10897.02 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 1036.87

DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 94.68 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 430.06 DD11958.3 04/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER PAYMENT -3102.42 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 461.54 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 215.38 SUPER 04/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Super. for 04/08/2015 2425.50 DD11958.4 04/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION PAYMENT -838.08

DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 50.00 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 129.70 SUPER 04/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Super. for 04/08/2015 658.38 DD11958.5 04/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND PAYMENT -530.21 DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 135.95 SUPER 04/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND Super. for 04/08/2015 394.26

DD11958.6 04/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND PAYMENT -393.32

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DEDUCTION 04/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND Payroll Deduction for 04/08/2015 100.85 SUPER 04/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND Super. for 04/08/2015 292.47 DD11958.7 04/08/2015 AMP SUPERANNUATION PAYMENT -1556.48 SUPER 04/08/2015 AMP SUPERANNUATION Super. for 04/08/2015 1556.48

DD11958.8 04/08/2015 HESTA SUPER FUND PAYMENT -328.85 SUPER 04/08/2015 HESTA SUPER FUND Super. for 04/08/2015 328.85 DD11958.9 04/08/2015 MY LIFE MY MONEY (CATHOLIC SUPER) PAYMENT -354.42 SUPER 04/08/2015 MY LIFE MY MONEY (CATHOLIC SUPER) Super. for 04/08/2015 354.42 DD12000.1 10/08/2015 CBA - OTHER DIRECT DEBITS ONLY PAYMENT -1746.99

CBAFEES-JUL15 10/08/2015 CBA - OTHER DIRECT DEBITS ONLY CBA BANK FEES - JULY 2015 1746.99 DD12012.2 01/08/2015 WESTNET PTY LTD PAYMENT -2202.67

68710594 17/07/2015 WESTNET PTY LTD ACC#221112266 - ADSL CHARGES AUGUST 2015 2202.67 DD12024.1 18/08/2015 MTAA SUPERANNUATION FUND PAYMENT -554.58 SUPER 18/08/2015 MTAA SUPERANNUATION FUND Super. for 18/08/2015 554.58 DD12024.2 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) PAYMENT -14213.47 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 1007.58 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 1009.13

DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 621.79 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 136.05 SUPER 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Super. for 18/08/2015 9971.99

DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 1036.87 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 WA SUPER (WALGS) Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 430.06 DD12024.3 18/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER PAYMENT -3082.70 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 458.58

DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 215.38 SUPER 18/08/2015 AUSTRALIAN SUPER Super. for 18/08/2015 2408.74 DD12024.4 18/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION PAYMENT -784.88 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 50.00 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 129.70 SUPER 18/08/2015 REST SUPERANNUATION Super. for 18/08/2015 605.18 DD12024.5 18/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND PAYMENT -531.30

DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND Payroll Deduction for 18/08/2015 136.23 SUPER 18/08/2015 SUNSUPER SUPERANNUATION FUND Super. for 18/08/2015 395.07 DD12024.6 18/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND PAYMENT -408.33 DEDUCTION 18/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND Payroll Deduction for 8/08/2015 104.70 SUPER 18/08/2015 COLONIAL SUPER RETIREMENT FUND Super. for 18/08/2015 303.63 DD12024.7 18/08/2015 AMP SUPERANNUATION PAYMENT -226.10

SUPER 18/08/2015 AMP SUPERANNUATION Super. for 18/08/2015 226.10

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DD12024.8 18/08/2015 HESTA SUPER FUND PAYMENT -328.85 SUPER 18/08/2015 HESTA SUPER FUND Super. for 18/08/2015 328.85 DD12024.9 18/08/2015 MY LIFE MY MONEY (CATHOLIC SUPER) PAYMENT -354.42 SUPER 18/08/2015 MY LIFE MY MONEY (CATHOLIC SUPER) Super. for 18/08/2015 354.42

DD12051.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - A BURGESS -799.97 ANNFEE-2015 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COMMONWEALTH BANK - ANNUAL FEE 16.67 1713156 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - TISSUES 1.90 12813 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY DPAW - REDEEMED FROM CLIENT 781.40 DD12052.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - R PAUL -1114.14

YFTNMY 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KUJU WANGKA - REDEEMED FROM CLIENT 50.00 LC6FXZ 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY JETSTAR - REDEEMED FROM CLIENT 820.07

13483 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY DPAW - REDEEMED FROM CLIENT 227.40 ANNFEE-2015 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COMMONWEALTH BANK- ANNUAL FEE 16.67 DD12053.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - A ADAN -1576.98 1175095 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - NAIDOC BBQ SUPPLIES 328.77 2761 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY HALLS CREEK MEAT SUPPLY - NAIDOC BBQ SAUSAGES 248.71 4472831 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY T&TC - TRAINING ACCOMMODATION C WALKER-SMITH &

A FRESHWATER

338.00

1182326 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - BIRTHDAY CARD FOR MINISTER SIMPSON 2.50 4485163 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY T&TC - LGMA ACCOMMODATION CEO, SP, DP 635.00

21616027-7 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY NEW DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION - THE AUSTRALIAN NEWS 24.00 DD12054.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - A FRESHWATER -1635.74 1707540 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - FOOD CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY 68.30 998 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY SNAKE RESCUE & RELOCATION CENTRE - SNAKE KIT 390.00

4501447 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY WARMUN ROADHOUSE - ACCOMMODATION DES & ALAN 600.00 ANNFEE-2015 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COMMONWEALTH BANK - ANNUAL FEE 16.67 1713763 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - FOOD & WATER FOR ALAN & DES,

TRAVEL TO RINGER SOAK 32.00

1716034 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - WATER FOR LANDFILL STAFF 40.00 1178268 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - CLEANING MATERIALS & FLY SPRAY FOR

LANDFILL OFFICE 93.19

I/A-31640 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY SUBWAY KUNUNURRA - MEAL FOR ALAN & CORY 41.95 I/A-31857 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY SUBWAY KUNUNURRA - MEAL FOR ALAN & CORY 40.45 1955512 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY HOTEL KUNUNURRA- BREAKFAST ALAN 14.90 1181325 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - FOOD & SUPPLIES FOR BARBECUE RINGER

SOAK 288.28

01/3732 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KUNDAT JARU STORE - PHONE CARD FOR TELECOM

LANDLINE RINGER SOAK

10.00

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DD12055.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - L RIDDELL -5055.14 TC141735 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY TOURISM COUNCIL - FEES 1298.00 STATDEC 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - WATER & CLEANING 21.50 BB/190057 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY READY ROOMS - REDEEMED FROM CLIENT 932.24

00018600 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY JANE SOTIROSKI - STOCK 2187.00 15508131 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY DPAW - REDEEMED FROM CLIENT 616.40 DD12056.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - T FOSTER -106.71 20202152 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY J2 EFAX SERVICES - MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FOR FAX 7.69 2465026 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - CHOCOLATES FOR FINANCE AWARDS 25.00

1245424 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS KUNUNURRA - FUEL FOR P1037 74.02 DD12057.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - R KERR-NEWELL -86.99

1062796 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY AST - SATELLITE PHONE SUBSCRIPTION JULY 2015 86.99 DD12058.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - L BARTON -558.25 T36-146.622 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY HALLS CREEK MOTEL - PIZZA T&TC STAFF 198.27 00070263 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY SPLASH ALLEY - STAFF UNIFORMS 242.00 10541950 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY SAI GLOBAL LTD - RISK MANAGEMENT 117.98 DD12059.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - B LITTLE -799.84

2055829 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KIMBERLEY HOTEL - DINNER WITH ABORIGINAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONSULTANTS

200.20

1719244 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - DIESEL & WATER 156.32

1182184 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - DRINKS & BISCUISTS FOR CONSULTATION 122.64 2058685 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KIMBERLEY HOTEL - DINNER WITH PLANNING

CONSULTANTS FOR LOCAL PLANNING STRATEGY 153.40

STATDEC 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY MR BEAN CATERING PTY LTD - LUNCH FOR TRIP TO

RINGER SOAK CONSULTATION

78.70

1191807 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - AFTERNOON TEA FOR CONSULTATION YIYILI

88.58

DD12064.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JUNE 2015 - N CLEGHORN -387.87 174204 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KURURRUNGKU STORE - ALL DAY BUSHTRIP FOOD 72.19 175276 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KURURRUNGKU STORE - ALL DAY BUSHTRIP FOOD 59.75 176018 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY KURURRUNGKU STORE - ALL DAY BUSHTRIP FOOD 81.18

546484 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY HALLS CREEK ELECTRICAL - BATTERY RECHARGER & 20 AA RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

114.75

STATDEC 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY TAYLORS STORE - 2X BASKETBALLS 60.00 DD12069.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - C TAYLOR -199.74 STATDEC 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY HALLS CREEK CARAVAN PARK - BBQ GAS BOTTLE REFILL 44.37 1111 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY BAILEY AUTO - BAGS OF RAGS & TECTALOY 60 PLUS 144.00

1185806 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA CLEANING MATERIALS 11.37

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DD12071.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - C TELENTA -9.95 STATDEC 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CHIPPENDALE - WEBSITE DOMAIN RENEWAL T&TC 9.95 DD12073.1 15/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY CC PAYMENT JULY 2015 - M GLASS -2156.83 S0001516603 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY ORD RIVER ROAD HOUSE - DIESEL 67.16

1711045 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - DIESEL 152.00 4471041 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY T&TC - KIMBERLEY HOTEL 254.00 848283 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY HARBOUR ISP - INTERNET RINGER SOAK 91.93 2468750 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - DIESEL 130.00 101302825119 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY EUROPCAR MELB - AAC KIM BRIDGE CAR HIRE 1295.12

1183420 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - DRINKS SUPPLY LPS CONSULTATION 61.51 1183425 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY IGA XPRESS - ICE LPS CONSULTATION 5.00

1723698 01/08/2015 CBA - CREDIT CARDS ONLY COLES EXPRESS - DIESEL 100.11 DD12086.1 31/08/2015 CBA - OTHER DIRECT DEBITS ONLY PAYMENT -1295.59 CBAFEE-AUG15 31/08/2015 CBA - OTHER DIRECT DEBITS ONLY CBA BANK FEES - AUG 2015 1295.59

Total Sundry Creditor Accounts Paid by Authority $1,614,716.68

August 2015 Net Salaries & Wages Paid $274,608.65

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SCHEDULE OF TRUST CREDITOR ACCOUNTS PAID BY AUTHORITY 01/08/2015 to 31/08/2015

PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 2528 07/08/2015 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

TRAINING FUND (BCITF) PAYMENT -36913.87

T722 05/08/2015 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING

FUND (BCITF) BCITF REMITTANCE 1035232 - 1035250 (PE 30/06/15) 1600.00

T20007.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING FUND (BCITF)

BCITF REMITTANCE 1035232 - 1035250 (PE 30/06/15) 34625.47

T20007.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING FUND (BCITF)

BCITF REMITTANCE 1035232 - 1035250 (PE 30/06/15) 688.40

2529 07/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY)

PAYMENT -16782.39

T20113.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY) BRB LEVY REMITTANCE 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 106.50 T722 05/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY) BRB LEVY REMITTANCE 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 750.50 T20113.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY) BRB LEVY REMITTANCE 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 7098.05 T20113.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY) BRB LEVY REMITTANCE 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 1019.07

T20113.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY) BRB LEVY REMITTANCE 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 4545.00 T20113.3 05/08/2015 BUILDING COMMISSION (BUILDING SERVICES LEVY) BRB LEVY REMITTANCE 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 3263.27 2530 07/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) PAYMENT -1008.00

T20113.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 40.00 T722 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 10.00 T20113.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 50.00 T20007.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 -50.00

T20113.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 15.00 T20113.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 35.00 T20113.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 95.00 T20113.3 05/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) BRB LEVY COMMISSION 15/03/12 TO 21/11/12 45.00 T699 07/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 08/03/15 208.00 T32314 07/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 08/03/15 240.00 T32601 07/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 08/03/15 160.00

T822 07/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 08/03/15 100.00 T32406 07/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 08/03/15 60.00 2531 12/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) PAYMENT -1004.00 T32160 12/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 10/08/2015 252.00 T32594 12/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 10/08/2015 92.00 T668 12/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 10/08/2015 320.00

T31213 12/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE YARLIYIL COMMISSION PE 10/08/2015 340.00

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 2532 17/08/2015 KUNUNURRA CRUISES PAYMENT -70.00 T878 14/08/2015 KUNUNURRA CRUISES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 70.00 2533 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) PAYMENT -13040.87 T84 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 51.50

T874 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 31.25 T93382.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 47.50 T988104.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 730.00 T47 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 150.64 T597 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 110.02

T821 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 498.76 T28 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 2297.52

T92487.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 42.26 T9 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 222.50 T80052.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 577.67 T90726.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 98.13 T20236.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 37.50 T639 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 48.75

T21051.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 80.00 T638 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 62.50 T597A 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 260.69

T608 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 58.50 T660 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 20.00 T718 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 26.25 T708 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 138.75

T693 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 46.25 T823 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 93.38 T698 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 36.25 T20927.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 114.50 T878 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 10.00 T90877.10 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 18.75 T597 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 356.25

T742 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 137.50 T602A 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 61.25 T597A 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 3195.18 T597A 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 498.76 T597A 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 84.38 T840 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 60.00

T91220.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 14.66

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT T774 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) TIP TICKETS SOLD VIA T&TC PE 31/07/2015 150.00 T597A 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 78.13 T28 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 521.25 T604 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 21.25

T606 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 22.50 T80052.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 22.38 T742 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 146.25 T20977.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 35.00 T21156.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 22.50

T698 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 26.25 T654 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 753.77

T20063.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 32.38 T708 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 137.50 T652 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 180.65 T21051.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 45.00 T90726.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 8.75 T639 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 48.75

T93382.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 40.00 T798 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 62.50 T988104.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 140.00

T988104.10 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 90.00 T597A 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 -96.75 T597A 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 10.00 T597A 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 201.88

T652 17/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE T&TC COMMISSION PE 31/07/15 23.13 EFT15736 07/08/2015 ROSIE LALA PAYMENT -312.00 T699 07/08/2015 ROSIE LALA YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 08/03/15 312.00 EFT15737 07/08/2015 ERICA GALLAGHER PAYMENT -150.00 T822 07/08/2015 ERICA GALLAGHER YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 08/03/15 150.00 EFT15738 07/08/2015 KATRINA BIRRELL PAYMENT -360.00 T32314 07/08/2015 KATRINA BIRRELL YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 08/03/15 360.00

EFT15739 07/08/2015 DENISE LONG PAYMENT -90.00 T32406 07/08/2015 DENISE LONG YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 08/03/15 90.00 EFT15740 07/08/2015 GRAHAM LIGHTNING PAYMENT -240.00 T32601 07/08/2015 GRAHAM LIGHTNING YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 08/03/15 240.00 EFT15741 07/08/2015 MAGGIE MILNER (LONG) PAYMENT -240.00 T70 07/08/2015 MAGGIE MILNER (LONG) YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 08/03/15 240.00

EFT15751 10/08/2015 GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PAYMENT -1617.85

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT T617 10/08/2015 GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD GREYHOUND REMITTANCE PE31/07/2015 1617.85 EFT15752 12/08/2015 THOMAS JOHN WORRIGAL PAYMENT -510.00 T31213 12/08/2015 THOMAS JOHN WORRIGAL YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 10/08/2015 510.00 EFT15753 12/08/2015 JEANNETTE SWAN PAYMENT -480.00

T668 12/08/2015 JEANNETTE SWAN YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 10/08/2015 480.00 EFT15754 12/08/2015 MAUREEN DEEGAN PAYMENT -378.00 T32160 12/08/2015 MAUREEN DEEGAN YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 10/08/2015 378.00 EFT15755 12/08/2015 JOHNATHON JOHNSON PAYMENT -138.00 T32594 12/08/2015 JOHNATHON JOHNSON YARLIYIL ARTIST REMITTANCE PE 10/08/2015 138.00

EFT15765 17/08/2015 HALLS CREEK MOTEL PAYMENT -1054.36 T47 14/08/2015 HALLS CREEK MOTEL T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 1054.36

EFT15766 17/08/2015 RASS MAIL PLANE (C/- KUNUNURRA VISITOR CENTRE)

PAYMENT -183.75

T718 14/08/2015 RASS MAIL PLANE (C/- KUNUNURRA VISITOR CENTRE) T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 183.75 EFT15767 17/08/2015 WARMUN ROADHOUSE & TURKEY CREEK

MOTEL PAYMENT -748.12

T90726.10 14/08/2015 WARMUN ROADHOUSE & TURKEY CREEK MOTEL T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 686.87

T90726.10 17/08/2015 WARMUN ROADHOUSE & TURKEY CREEK MOTEL T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 61.25 EFT15768 17/08/2015 HELISPIRIT PAYMENT -3491.24 T821 14/08/2015 HELISPIRIT T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 3491.24

EFT15769 17/08/2015 EAST KIMBERLEY TOURS PAYMENT -245.00 T20977.10 17/08/2015 EAST KIMBERLEY TOURS T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 245.00 EFT15770 17/08/2015 TRIPLE J TOURS PAYMENT -875.00 T21051.10 14/08/2015 TRIPLE J TOURS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 560.00

T21051.10 17/08/2015 TRIPLE J TOURS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 315.00 EFT15771 17/08/2015 LAKE ARGYLE CRUISES PAYMENT -157.50 T21156.10 17/08/2015 LAKE ARGYLE CRUISES T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 157.50 EFT15772 17/08/2015 LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS PAYMENT -1050.00 T80243.10 14/08/2015 LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 1050.00 EFT15773 17/08/2015 THE SPINIFEX HOTEL PAYMENT -437.50 T638 14/08/2015 THE SPINIFEX HOTEL T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 437.50

EFT15774 17/08/2015 HORIZONTAL FALLS SEAPLANE ADVENTURES

PAYMENT -19731.23

T28 14/08/2015 HORIZONTAL FALLS SEAPLANE ADVENTURES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 16082.48 T28 17/08/2015 HORIZONTAL FALLS SEAPLANE ADVENTURES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 3648.75 EFT15775 17/08/2015 GIRLOORLOO TOURS MIMBI CAVES PAYMENT -6720.00 T988104.10 14/08/2015 GIRLOORLOO TOURS MIMBI CAVES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 5110.00

T988104.10 17/08/2015 GIRLOORLOO TOURS MIMBI CAVES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 980.00

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT T988104.10 17/08/2015 GIRLOORLOO TOURS MIMBI CAVES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 468.13 T652 17/08/2015 GIRLOORLOO TOURS MIMBI CAVES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 161.87 EFT15776 17/08/2015 THE KIMBERLEY GRANDE PAYMENT -1426.22 T652 17/08/2015 THE KIMBERLEY GRANDE T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 1264.35

T988104.10 17/08/2015 THE KIMBERLEY GRANDE T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 161.87 EFT15777 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY HOTEL PAYMENT -4199.95 T80052.10 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEY HOTEL T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 4043.33 T80052.10 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY HOTEL T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 156.62 EFT15778 17/08/2015 DARNGKU HERITAGE TOURS & CRUISES PAYMENT -360.50

T84 14/08/2015 DARNGKU HERITAGE TOURS & CRUISES T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 360.50 EFT15779 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY AIR TOURS PAYMENT -1557.50

T9 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEY AIR TOURS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 1557.50 EFT15780 17/08/2015 RYDGES DARWIN AIRPORT RESORT -409.50 T608 14/08/2015 RYDGES DARWIN AIRPORT RESORT T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 409.50 EFT15781 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY OUTBACK TOURS & NT

OUTBACK TOURS (BUNGLE BUNGLE EXPEDITIONS & CARAVAN PARK)

PAYMENT -32888.46

T597 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEY OUTBACK TOURS & NT OUTBACK TOURS (BUNGLE BUNGLE EXPEDITIONS & CARAVAN PARK)

T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 769.98

T597A 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEY OUTBACK TOURS & NT OUTBACK TOURS (BUNGLE BUNGLE EXPEDITIONS & CARAVAN PARK)




















EFT15782 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY DURACK (LAKE ARGYLE TOURS PTY LTD)

PAYMENT -306.25

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT T604 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY DURACK (LAKE ARGYLE TOURS PTY LTD) T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 148.75 T606 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY DURACK (LAKE ARGYLE TOURS PTY LTD) T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 157.50 EFT15783 17/08/2015 MOONLIGHT BAY SUITES PAYMENT -226.62 T20063.10 17/08/2015 MOONLIGHT BAY SUITES T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 226.62

EFT15784 17/08/2015 WINDJANA TOURS PAYMENT -682.50 T639 14/08/2015 WINDJANA TOURS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 341.25 T639 17/08/2015 WINDJANA TOURS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 341.25 EFT15785 17/08/2015 WEST KIMBERLEY LODGE & CARAVAN PARK PAYMENT -262.50 T20236.10 14/08/2015 WEST KIMBERLEY LODGE & CARAVAN PARK T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 262.50

EFT15786 17/08/2015 MISS MAUD SWEDISH HOTEL PAYMENT -5276.23 T654 17/08/2015 MISS MAUD SWEDISH HOTEL T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 5276.23

EFT15787 17/08/2015 RED SUN CAMELS PAYMENT -140.00 T660 14/08/2015 RED SUN CAMELS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 140.00 EFT15788 17/08/2015 NORTH WEST BUSH PILOTS PAYMENT -323.75 T693 14/08/2015 NORTH WEST BUSH PILOTS T&TC OPERATOR REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 323.75 EFT15789 17/08/2015 KINGFISHER TOURS PAYMENT -1986.25 T742 14/08/2015 KINGFISHER TOURS T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 962.50

T742 17/08/2015 KINGFISHER TOURS T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 1023.75 EFT15790 17/08/2015 MONDO RONDO PAYMENT -90.00 T840 17/08/2015 MONDO RONDO T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 90.00

EFT15791 17/08/2015 FREO'S CHOICE PAYMENT -437.50 T798 17/08/2015 FREO'S CHOICE T&TC REMITTANCE PE 13/08/15 437.50 EFT15792 17/08/2015 THE PEARLE OF CABLE BEACH PAYMENT -653.62 T823 14/08/2015 THE PEARLE OF CABLE BEACH T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 653.62

EFT15793 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEY OUTBACK TOURS & NT OUTBACK TOURS

PAYMENT -428.75

T602A 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEY OUTBACK TOURS & NT OUTBACK TOURS T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 428.75 EFT15794 17/08/2015 DESERT ROSE BED & BREAKFAST PAYMENT -218.75 T874 14/08/2015 DESERT ROSE BED & BREAKFAST T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 218.75 EFT15795 17/08/2015 KIMBERLEYLAND HOLIDAY PARK PTY LTD PAYMENT -131.25 T90877.10 14/08/2015 KIMBERLEYLAND HOLIDAY PARK PTY LTD T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 131.25

EFT15796 17/08/2015 HOTEL KUNUNURRA PAYMENT -295.74 T92487.10 14/08/2015 HOTEL KUNUNURRA T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 295.74 EFT15797 17/08/2015 FITZROY RIVER LODGE PAYMENT -612.50 T93382.10 14/08/2015 FITZROY RIVER LODGE T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 332.50 T93382.10 17/08/2015 FITZROY RIVER LODGE T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 280.00 EFT15798 17/08/2015 MERCURE INN (BROOME) PAYMENT -801.50

T20927.10 14/08/2015 MERCURE INN (BROOME) T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 801.50

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PAY# OR INV# DATE NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EFT15799 17/08/2015 NORTHWEST REGIONAL AIRLINES

(BROOME AVIATION GROUP) PAYMENT -1933.75

T708 14/08/2015 NORTHWEST REGIONAL AIRLINES (BROOME AVIATION GROUP)

T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 971.25

T708 17/08/2015 NORTHWEST REGIONAL AIRLINES (BROOME AVIATION GROUP)

T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 962.50

EFT15800 17/08/2015 LARRAWA NATURE STAY & STATION BUSH

CAMPING

PAYMENT -437.50

T698 14/08/2015 LARRAWA NATURE STAY & STATION BUSH CAMPING T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 253.75

T698 17/08/2015 LARRAWA NATURE STAY & STATION BUSH CAMPING T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 183.75 23791 10/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) PAYMENT -130.75 T617 10/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) T&TC REMITTANCE PE 31/07/15 130.75 DD12002.1 10/08/2015 DEPT. OF TRANSPORT (DOT) - LICENSING

AGENT PAYMENT -42105.10

T93676.12 10/08/2015 DEPT. OF TRANSPORT (DOT) - LICENSING AGENT DOT REMITTANCE PE 31/07/2015 42105.10 DD12014.1 14/08/2015 GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PAYMENT -2096.65 T617 14/08/2015 GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD GREYHOUND REMITTANCE PE 07/08/15 2096.65 DD12014.2 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) PAYMENT -216.28 T617 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE COVER-MORE COMMISSION PE 11/06/15 110.35 T843 14/08/2015 SHIRE OF HALLS CREEK (TRUST) SHIRE COVER-MORE COMMISSION PE 11/06/15 105.93

DD12014.3 14/08/2015 DEPT. OF TRANSPORT (DOT) - LICENSING

AGENT

PAYMENT -8667.30

T93676.12 14/08/2015 DEPT. OF TRANSPORT (DOT) - LICENSING AGENT DOT REMITTANCE PE 11/08/15 8667.30 DD12014.4 28/08/2015 COVER-MORE TRAVEL INSURANCE PAYMENT -335.44 T843 14/08/2015 COVER-MORE TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER-MORE REMITTANCE PE 11/06/15 335.44 DD12014.5 21/08/2015 P & O CRUISES PAYMENT -1000.00 T32579 14/08/2015 P & O CRUISES P & O CRUISES REMITTANCE PE 29/07/15 1000.00

DD12088.1 31/08/2015 DEPT. OF TRANSPORT (DOT) - LICENSING AGENT

PAYMENT -14158.15

T93676.12 31/08/2015 DEPT. OF TRANSPORT (DOT) - LICENSING AGENT DOT REMITTANCE PE 27/08/15 14158.15

Total Trust Creditor Accounts Paid by Authority $232,972.19

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9.8 REPORT OF THE CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING A report of the meeting of the Cemetery Advisory Committee Meeting of the

Shire of Halls Creek held in the Council Chamber, Thomas St, Halls Creek on 1 September 2015.

The meeting commenced at 3.35pm.

PRESENT: Jim Craig (Chairperson), Cr Robyn Long, Musa

Mono (Health and Regulatory Services Manager) and Cr Trish McKay (from 3.38pm).

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Agnes Adan (Executive Services Assistant) and Alan Freshwater (Environmental Health Officer)

APOLOGIES: Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meeting of 30 March 2015 were read and matters arising

discussed.

Moved: Cr Robyn Long Seconded: Musa Mono That the minutes of the meeting of the Cemetery Advisory Committee held on

30 March 2015 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting. CARRIED 3/0

Resolution no. CAC2015/05

Cr McKay arrived at 3.38pm.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES

The Health and Regulatory Services Manager informed the Committee that the current grave markers needs to be removed and reinstalled but there is no current budget allocated for it.

1. Gazebo Construction

The HRSM informed the Committee that East Kimberley Job Pathways will be

installing the gazebo.

2. Convenience Signage

The Environmental Health Officer asked for the Committee’s suggestion on how the signs on the toilet should be installed. The Committee was informed that there are two toilets available, one with changing table installed and both

with disabled access.

It was agreed that the toilets should not be marked unisex and that the toilet with the change table should be assigned for women.

3. Screening hedge The Committee discussed to install a lattice in front of the toilets. The EHO

will look into it and report back to the Committee. 4. Opening Ceremony

The Committee discussed and agreed that a sausage sizzle should be held for the opening ceremony. It was also suggested to organise the bbq after the

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September Council meeting and collaborate with Job Pathways to encourage

people to attend.

5. Community Consultation to assist with unknown areas The Committee discussed that the consultation should be held with the sausage sizzle to get feedback from the local members of the community.

6. Recommendation for concrete strips for permanent marking

The Committee discussed and agreed that concrete strips should be placed in the middle of the graveyards.

7. General Maintenance The committee was advised that a pedestrian gate will be installed

near the toilets.

A concern was raised that trees at the cemetery are dying as it is not

getting enough water. It was suggested if Town Crews can share the watering every morning.

The HRSM advised the Committee that the Ranger is currently watering

the plants but will look into considering the Town Crews to share the job.

8. General Business

The HRSM advised the committee that grants will be sought for the beautification of the cemetery.

Cr Long suggested having a board with all the names to locate graves

easily.

9. Cemetery Signage

Moved: Cr Robyn Long Seconded: Cr Trish McKay

That the Officer proceed with the proposed signage for the Cemetery. CARRIED 4/0

Resolution no. CAC 2015/06

There being no further business, the Chairperson

declared the meeting closed at 4.25pm.

Recommendation:

That the report of the Cemetery Advisory Committee meeting of 1 September 2015 be received and that the Committee’s recommendations be adopted.

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10. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

11. MOTIONS OF WHICH PREVIOUS NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

12. NEW BUSINESS OF AN URGENT NATURE INTRODUCED BY

DECISION OF THE MEETING

12. GENERAL BUSINESS

13. CLOSURE OF MEETING

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