ANNUAL REPORT 2009
Chairman’s Foreword
Welcome to the 2009 Annual Report of the Painters’ Registration Board, which describes the
functions, operations and achievements of the Board during the reporting period.
The Painters’ Registration Board was established in 1963 by the proclamation of the Painters’
Registration Act 1961 and aims to maintain appropriate levels of entry skills for painters’
registration, ensure industry compliance with legislative requirements and painting standards,
and provide an efficient dispute resolution service for workmanship complaints.
During 2009 the Board continued to provide a high standard of service to the community
through the continuous review of policies and procedures in key operational areas, and the
commitment of a dedicated team.
In September 2009 the Board and its staff relocated to 31 Troode Street West Perth, the new
premises of the Building Commission, and now awaits the pending enactment of new legislation
that will transfer the operations of the Board into the Commission. In the meantime, the Board
will continue to efficiently manage its resources and meet its obligations to provide a valuable
service to the community.
Statement of Compliance
In accordance with section 23B of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961, I hereby submit for your
information and tabling in Parliament, the Annual Report of the Painters’ Registration Board for
the year ending 31 December 2009.
The report contains the financial statement and auditors report for the year ending
31 December 2009 that has been prepared in accordance with section 23A of the Painters’
Registration Act 1961.
Mark Cuomo
CHAIRMAN
Painters’ Registration Board
Dated this 16th day of March 2010
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 1
Executive Summary................................................................................................................... 1
Operational Structure................................................................................................................. 2
Enabling Legislation, FOI/2 AND FOI/5 ............................................................................................... 2
Legislation Administered, FOI/3 ........................................................................................................... 2
Responsible Minister............................................................................................................................ 2
Area of Jurisdiction, FOI/3 ................................................................................................................... 2
The Board, FOI/6 ................................................................................................................................. 3
Board Members ................................................................................................................................... 3
Board Meetings 2009........................................................................................................................... 4
Executive Staff, FOI/4 .......................................................................................................................... 4
Organisational Structure, FOI/4 ........................................................................................................... 4
Performance Management Framework ..................................................................................... 5
Contribution to Government Goals....................................................................................................... 5
Strategic Objectives of the Board, FOI/2 ................................................................................... 6
Registration.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Compliance .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Dispute Resolution............................................................................................................................... 6
Education & Awareness....................................................................................................................... 6
Shared Responsibilities with Other Agencies ...................................................................................... 6
ACHIEVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 7
Registration.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Compliance .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Dispute Resolution............................................................................................................................... 8
Education & Awareness....................................................................................................................... 8
Changes to Key Priorities .................................................................................................................... 8
REPORT ON OPERATIONS.......................................................................................... 9
Registration, FOI/5..................................................................................................................... 9
The Register of Painters ...................................................................................................................... 9
Applications for Registration ................................................................................................................ 9
Applications for Review of a Decision of the Board to Refuse, Cancel or Suspend Registration, or
Refuse Re-registration ....................................................................................................................... 10
Compliance, FOI/5 ................................................................................................................... 10
Site Visits and Inspections ................................................................................................................. 10
Investigations ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Board Referrals to the State Administrative Tribunal, FOI/5 .............................................................. 11
Prosecutions and Disciplinary Action, FOI/7a .................................................................................... 12
Dispute Resolution, FOI/5........................................................................................................ 12
Complaints ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Orders Made by the Board................................................................................................................. 13
Applications for Review of an Order of the Board to Remedy Unsatisfactory Painting Work or Pay
Costs.................................................................................................................................................. 13
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Education and Awareness ....................................................................................................... 14
Stakeholder Education....................................................................................................................... 14
Publications, FOI/7a........................................................................................................................... 14
Exhibitions ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Information Seminars/Forums............................................................................................................ 14
Websites ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Sponsorships and Awards ................................................................................................................. 15
SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS ........................................................................ 16
Painting Activity........................................................................................................................ 16
Changes in Written Law........................................................................................................... 16
Likely Developments and Forecast of Operations................................................................... 16
Proposals for Improving Operations ........................................................................................ 17
DISCLOSURES & LEGAL COMPLIANCE.................................................................. 17
Financial Statements ............................................................................................................... 17
Ombudsman Complaints ......................................................................................................... 17
Ministerial Directives................................................................................................................ 17
Capital Works........................................................................................................................... 17
OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, FOI/3 ................................................................... 18
Other Key Legislation .............................................................................................................. 18
Advertising ............................................................................................................................... 18
Disability Access and Inclusion................................................................................................ 18
Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes............................................................................ 19
Recordkeeping Plan ................................................................................................................ 19
Freedom of Information, FOI/1 and FOI/8 ............................................................................... 19
GOVERNMENT POLICY REQUIREMENTS................................................................ 22
Corruption Prevention.............................................................................................................. 22
Substantive Equality ................................................................................................................ 22
Occupational Safety and Health and Injury Management ....................................................... 22
APPENDICES .............................................................................................................. 25
Appendix A: Organisational Chart as at 31 December 2009.................................................. 25
Appendix B: Financial Statements.......................................................................................... 25
Appendix C: Information Statement........................................................................................ 38
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OVERVIEW
Executive Summary
In 2009 the Painters’ Registration Board (the Board) maintained a high standard of service to
the community by providing a regulatory and dispute resolution service.
The Board’s functions are to:
•
maintain a register of registered painters;
•
prescribe the course of training and examinations for a painter to be registered;
•
issue certificates of registration;
•
receive complaints and determine disputes relating to improper and unworkmanlike
painting;
•
refer registered painters to the State Administrative Tribunal for disciplinary action;
•
take proceedings for offences against the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 (the PR Act), or
any lawful direction of the Board; and
•
receive fees and penalties and apply them to the expenses associated with carrying out the
provisions of the Act.
The Board’s achievements in 2009 include maintaining a register of 3,087 painters, processing
275 applications for registration, conducting investigations into 22 allegations of breaches
against the PR Act, carrying out 1,631 site visits, conducting 323 painting inspections, and
undertaking 6 prosecutions for 10 offences against the PR Act.
The Board also received 119 complaints about unsatisfactory painting work in 2009, a decrease
of 5% from the previous year, and issued 11 orders against painters to pay owners for the costs
of rectification, and two orders to rectify unsatisfactory painting work.
The Board’s key priorities in the areas of registration, compliance, dispute resolution and
education were met during the reporting period. The outcomes show a decline in activity from
the previous year, which may be as a result of the impact of the global financial crisis in early
2009 on the painting industry.
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Operational Structure
Enabling Legislation
FOI/2 AND FOI/5
The Painters’ Registration Board (the Board) is established under the Painters’ Registration Act
1961.
Legislation Administered
FOI/3
The Board is responsible for administering the Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
Other legislation that the Board must comply with is located in the ‘Other Legal Requirements’
section of this report.
Responsible Minister
The Hon Troy Buswell MLA, Minister for Commerce.
Area of Jurisdiction
FOI/3
The Board’s area of jurisdiction encompasses the metropolitan region and most of the South
West Land Division of the State, excluding the Shires of Mukinbudin, Mt Marshall and
Narembeen.
The South West Land Division extends from the Kalbarri area on the west coast, and through
the Hopetoun region on the south coast. The Board’s area of jurisdiction also includes specified
townsites within the Shires of Coolgardie, Dundas, Esperance, Yilgarn, Laverton, Ravensthorpe
and the City of Kalgoorlie/Boulder.
A list of local governments that are in the Board’s area of jurisdiction is available from the
Board’s website.
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The Board
FOI/6
Section 7 of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 (the PR Act) provides for a Chairman and four
members to be appointed by the Governor of Western Australia. The Chairman and members
are nominated by the Minister for Commerce.
Board Members
Chairman
Mr Mark Cuomo
Appointed in June 2006 under section 7(1)(a) of the PR Act.
Deputy: Jim Gatt
Mr Mark Cuomo
Member and Deputy Chairman
Mr Jim Gatt
Appointed in January 1980 under section 7(1)(c) of the PR Act.
Mr Jim Gatt
Master Painters, Decorators and Signwriters’ Association of Western
Australia Nominated Member
Mr Jack Mast
Appointed in April 2008 under section 7(1)(b) of the PR Act.
Deputy: Neville Eastabrook
Mr Jack Mast
Operative Painters’
Nominated Member
and
Decorators’
Union
of
Australia
(WA)
Mr Fred Smith
Appointed in August 2000 under section 7(1)(d) of the PR Act.
Deputy: Kevin Reynolds
Mr Fred Smith
Consumer Interests, Nominated Member
Ms Angela Massie
Appointed in May 2001 under section 7(1)(e) of the PR Act.
Deputy: Lorraine Young
Ms Angela Massie
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Board Meetings 2009
Rule 4 of the Painters’ Registration Board Rules 1962 requires the Board to formally meet at
least once a month. During 2009 the Board met on 12 occasions with attendance shown in the
following table:
MONTHLY
DEPUTY
ATTENDED
Mark Cuomo (Chairman)
10
0
Jim Gatt
10
0
Jack Mast
8
1
Fred Smith
10
0
Angela Massie
9
0
BOARD MEMBER
Executive Staff
FOI/4
Section 9 of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 provides that the Board shall appoint a
Registrar who shall also be the Registrar of the Builders’ Registration Board and may appoint
other officers as considered necessary to carry out the provisions of that Act.
Registrar
Mr Kim Fare was appointed as Registrar in June 2007.
Mr Kim Fare
Deputy Registrar
Ms Nikola Strehle was appointed as Deputy Registrar in November 2007.
Ms Nikola Strehle
Organisational Structure
FOI/4
At 31 December 2009 the Board had three established full-time positions, comprising a Senior
Painting Inspector and two Painting Inspectors. The Organisational Chart is at Appendix A.
Other staffing needs were met by employees of the Builders’ Registration Board on a recoup
basis. This includes a Registration Officer and Registration Assistant who spent 100% of their
time on Painters’ Registration Board duties, and other employees in the areas of Corporate
Services, Policy & Education, Compliance and Legal, who spent part of their time on Painters’
Registration Board matters.
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Performance Management Framework
Contribution to Government Goals
The Board acknowledges and supports the Western Australian Government goals and
contributes to them by aligning its strategic objectives to deliver a regulatory and dispute
resolution service to the community.
Goal 1: State Building – Major Projects
The Board contributes to the goal of state building by being an effective regulatory and decisionmaking body that promotes and encourages quality workmanship in the painting industry and
the protection of consumers.
The Board ensures that persons undertaking painting within its jurisdiction comply with the
provisions of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961. The Board also promotes and supports a high
standard of workmanship through sponsoring painting industry awards.
Goal 2: Financial and Economic Responsibility
The Board is fully self-funded and carries out its statutory function in a systematic and orderly
manner. Revenue is generated from registration fees to cover the Board’s operational costs,
subsequently reducing the financial burden on the State.
Goal 3: Outcome Based Service Delivery
The Board encourages high service standards by identifying key priorities in the areas of
registration, compliance, dispute resolution and education and awareness. The outcomes of
these key priorities are measured and reviewed to ensure that sufficient resources are allocated
to the delivery of the Board’s statutory functions.
Goal 4: Stronger Focus on the Regions
The Board contributes to regional communities by undertaking compliance and educational
activities in regional areas that fall within its area of jurisdiction. Regional communities in
Western Australia also have access to dispute resolution services where workmanship issues
arise.
Each year the Board conducts two of its monthly meetings in regional areas to promote
awareness of its role and to consult with key stakeholders.
Goal 5: Social and Environmental Responsibility
The Board is responsible for the impact of its activities on the community and the environment
and manages this through compliance with the law and public sector policy, including the
efficient management of human resources, occupation health and safety, and corruption
prevention.
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Strategic Objectives of the Board
FOI/2
The Board’s objectives are to ensure the highest possible standards of painting for the
community by:
•
administering the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 in a consistent, reasoned and lawful
manner;
•
administering the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 in a financially responsible manner; and
•
conducting investigations and prosecuting for offences against the Painters’ Registration
Act 1961 in an efficient and consistent manner.
The Board’s objectives are carried out within the framework of the following four service areas:
1
2
3
4
Registration
Compliance
Dispute
Resolution
Education &
Awareness
Registration
•
Provide for the registration of painters within the Board’s area of jurisdiction.
•
Maintain a register of registered painters.
Compliance
•
Ensure compliance with the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 and take proceedings for
offences before the State Administrative Tribunal and the Magistrates Court.
Dispute Resolution
•
Provide a dispute resolution service to the community and refer matters to the Board.
Education & Awareness
•
Communicate the Board’s role and the requirements of the Painters' Registration Act 1961
to the community.
•
Ensure that painters and building industry participants are aware of their obligations under
the Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
Shared Responsibilities with Other Agencies
The Board may allege to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) under section 16 of the
Painters’ Registration Act 1961 that disciplinary action should be taken against a registered
painter for which the SAT may cancel or suspend a painter’s registration.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
The Board’s 2009 key priorities and outcomes under each service area were:
Registration
Priority 1
Receive and assess applications for registration and refer them to the
Board for determination.
Outcome
The Board processed 275 applications for registration in 2009.
Priority 2
Maintain a Register of Painters and ensure the integrity of that register.
Outcome
The Register of Painters is maintained and updated on a daily basis. It is
reviewed twice per year for inconsistencies and, as at 31 December 2009 there
were 3,087 registered painters.
Compliance
Priority 1
Monitor painting work to ensure compliance with Australian Standard
2311: Guide to the Painting of Buildings.
Outcome
The Board carried out 323 inspections of painting work during 2009, a decrease
of 20% from the previous year.
Priority 2
Prepare assessment reports in relation to complaints received about
unsatisfactory painting work.
Outcome
In 2009, 50 assessment reports were prepared, of which 21 were for matters
before the Board.
Priority 3
Conduct inspections at the request of owners and painters under section
16(1) of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
Outcome
The Board conducted 145 inspections in 2009 at the request
owners/painters, a decrease of 42% from the previous reporting period.
Priority 4
Prosecute offenders of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
Outcome
In 2009 the Board conducted investigations into 22 allegations of breaches
against the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 resulting in six prosecutions.
Priority 5
Commence prosecutions pursuant to section 4(1) of the Painters’
Registration Act 1961.
Outcome
The Board undertook six prosecutions for seven offences of unregistered
painting in 2009.
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Dispute Resolution
Priority 1
Ensure disputes are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
Outcome
In 2009 the Board received 119 complaints. Of these, 21 were referred to a
Board hearing resulting in 11 orders to pay and two orders to remedy, two
complaints were dismissed, two hearings were adjourned, and four complaints
were withdrawn prior to the hearing. The remaining complaints were resolved
between the parties following an inspection.
Education & Awareness
Priority 1
Maintain the Board’s website as a main source of information, effectively
providing accurate information to the Board’s stakeholders, and
promoting the website and its features.
Outcome
The Board’s website provides users with up-to-date, easily accessible
information, forms and publications, as well as online services including an
e-newsletter subscription, search for a registered painter and fee payment
facilities.
In 2009 the website received a total of 39,588 visits, an increase of 26% on the
previous year.
Priority 2
Provide community awareness of the requirements of the Painters’
Registration Act 1961.
Outcome
In 2009 the Board participated in consumer exhibitions, contributed to
publications and provided information to stakeholders to increase awareness of
the requirement to use a registered painter for work valued over $200, and the
dispute resolution service offered by the Board.
Priority 3
Sponsor premium industry events to support excellence and high quality
workmanship in the painting industry.
Outcome
In 2009 the Board sponsored the Master Painters Association Award for
Excellence.
Changes to Key Priorities
There were no changes to the Board’s key priorities during the reporting period.
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REPORT ON OPERATIONS
Registration
FOI/5
The Register of Painters
Section 10 of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 requires the Board to compile and keep a
Register of Painters containing the names, addresses and qualifications of painters admitted to
the Register.
The Register is open for inspection by any person during the Board’s ordinary hours of business
at no charge. It is available to search and download from the Board’s website or for purchase
as a hard copy.
As at 31 December 2009 there were 3,087 painters registered with the Board, comprising
2,471 individuals, 400 partnerships and 216 companies.
REGISTRATIONS BY TYPE
CATEGORY
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Individuals
2,267
2,286
2,360
2,380
2,471
Partnerships
496
470
452
423
400
Companies
191
195
200
202
216
2,954
2,951
3,012
3,005
3,087
TOTAL
Applications for Registration
In 2009 the Board processed 275 applications for registration, of which 206 were new
applications received in 2009 and 69 were pending from 2008. Of those applications
processed, 166 were approved, 38 were refused, 13 withdrawn and 58 are pending.
During the reporting period the Board granted registration to 135 individuals, 11 partnerships
and 20 companies. A comparison of registrations approved by business entity over the past five
years is shown in the following chart:
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Numbers of Approvals
REGISTRATIONS APPROVED
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Year
Individuals
Partnerships
Companies
Applications for Review of a Decision of the Board to Refuse, Cancel or Suspend
Registration, or Refuse Re-registration
Section 18 of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 allows any person to apply to the State
Administrative Tribunal (the SAT) for a review of a decision of the Board to refuse, cancel or
suspend a registration. In 2009 there were no applications made to the SAT for review of a
decision of the Board.
Compliance
FOI/5
Site Visits and Inspections
The Board monitors industry compliance with the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 by conducting
random site visits. These visits promote awareness of the regulatory framework and detect
unregistered painting activity. In 2009 the Board undertook 1,631 site visits in Perth and the
Mid-West, Great Southern and Goldfields regions.
The Board also undertakes inspections of painting work, either upon the request of an owner or
painter, to prepare assessments in relation to workmanship complaints lodged with the Board,
or at random as part of the Board’s compliance program.
In 2009 the Board undertook 323 inspections of painting work, of which:
•
145 were conducted upon the request of a painter or owner.
•
129 were conducted in response to complaints lodged with the Board.
•
35 were conducted on request from the Building Disputes Tribunal.
•
14 were re-inspections of initial complaints lodged with the Board.
All inspections are undertaken free of charge to the parties to the dispute, and are conducted by
painting inspectors employed by the Board.
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Investigations
The Board conducts investigations into allegations of breaches against the Painters’
Registration Act 1961 (PR Act). In cases warranting the suspension or cancellation of a
painter’s registration, the Board refers matters to the State Administrative Tribunal for
disciplinary action. The Registrar may also initiate prosecution proceedings through the courts.
In 2009 the Board received 49 allegations of breaches against the PR Act resulting in 22 formal
investigations being carried out.
INVESTIGATIONS COMPLETED
No. of
Investigations
Act & Section*
Nature
16
Section 4(1)
Unregistered Painting
4
Section 16G
Failing to comply with a Board order
2
Section 4A
Assuming identity of Registered Painter
*primary allegation
At 31 December 2009 there were two (2) investigations in progress.
INVESTIGATIONS IN PROGRESS
Act & Section*
Nature
1
Section 4(1)
Unregistered Painting
1
Section 4A
Assuming identity of Registered Painter
No. of
Investigations
*primary allegation
At 31 December 2009 there were no pending investigations.
Board Referrals to the State Administrative Tribunal
FOI/5
Section 16(1) of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 provides that the Board may allege to the
State Administrative Tribunal (the SAT) that disciplinary action should be taken against a
registered painter for the following:
•
The registration was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.
•
The painter has been guilty of fraudulent conduct, negligence or incompetence in carrying
out painting.
•
The painter has been convicted of an offence for failing to comply with an Order of the
Board.
•
The painter, being a partnership or company or other body corporate, has failed to comply
with any provision of section 14B.
•
The painter, being a partnership, company or other body corporate, has ceased to have at
least one partner, director or employee whose duty is to manage or supervise painting work
carried out by the entity registered under the Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
In 2009 no matters were referred by the Board to the SAT.
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Prosecutions and Disciplinary Action
FOI/7a
The Board investigates alleged breaches of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 and may refer
registered painters to the SAT for disciplinary action and take proceedings for offences in the
Magistrates Court.
In 2009 the Board undertook 6 prosecutions pursuant to the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 for
10 offences, the outcomes of which are listed in the following table:
PROSECUTIONS
NAME
SECTION
Gregory Deal
4(1)
Gregory Deal
4(1)
Vernon Mica Clements
4(1)
Vernon Mica Clements
4A(a)
Vernon Mica Clements
4A(a)
FINES
COSTS
$1,000
$303.66
$500
$261.20
Tanny Nguyen
4(1)
$200
$121.20
Gregory William Selley
4(1)
$400
$326.70
Anthony Christopher Doherty
4(1)
$200
$296.40
Maxwell John Hogan
4(1)
$500
$ 274.20
Maxwell John Hogan
4A(b)
$2,800
$1,583.36
TOTAL
Two prosecutions commenced in 2009 were pending as at 31 December 2009.
Dispute Resolution
FOI/5
Complaints
In 2009 the Board received 119 complaints about unsatisfactory painting work, a decrease of
5% from the previous reporting year. Of these complaints, 21 were referred to a Board hearing
for determination, while the remaining complaints were resolved between the parties with the
assistance of the Board’s inspectors.
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COMPLAINTS ABOUT UNSATISFACTORY
PAINTING WORK
Number of Complaints
150
100
50
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Year
Orders Made by the Board
Section 16D of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 provides that if the Board is satisfied that
painting has not been carried out in a proper and workmanlike manner on any building or other
structure, the Board may order the painter to either remedy the work or pay the owner of the
building such costs of having the work remedied by someone else.
In 2009 the Board ordered 11 painters to pay owners for the costs of rectification, and two
orders to remedy unsatisfactory painting work. Prior to making an order, the Board must give
the painter notice of the allegations and an opportunity to respond at a hearing. In 2009 the
Board held 21 hearings.
The value of orders to pay issued by the Board in 2009 was $40,763, a decrease of 10% from
the previous reporting year. Orders made by the Board over the past five years are provided in
the following table:
NUMBER OF ORDERS MADE BY THE BOARD
TYPE OF ORDER
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Orders to Remedy
1
1
2
1
2
Orders to Pay
15
15
20
13
11
$60,812
$36,410
$60,702
$45,664
$40,763
Value of Orders to Pay
Applications for Review of an Order of the Board to Remedy Unsatisfactory Painting
Work or Pay Costs.
Section 18 of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 provides that any person aggrieved by a
reviewable decision of the Board may apply to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) for a
review of an order of the Board under 16D or 16E of the Act.
There were no applications made to the SAT for a review of an order made by the Board in
2009.
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Education and Awareness
During 2009 the Board’s objective to raise community and industry awareness of its services,
and the requirements of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961, was met as outlined below:
Stakeholder Education
In 2009 the Board informed stakeholders of its role and the requirements of the
Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
The Board provided information to real estate property managers, home maintenance
companies and 140 newly registered businesses with the Business Names Register,
Department of Commerce that may carry out painting work, advising of the registration
requirements for a painter who carries out work valued over $200.
In 2009 the Board contributed to The Starting Point magazine (Persona Publishing) and
The Building and Renovating Guide (Home Base Expo).
Publications
FOI/7a
In 2009 the Board published two newsletters, distributing 5,263 hard copies and
984 e-newsletters to industry and stakeholders providing recipients with information on the
Board’s activities and their obligations under the Painters’ Registration Act 1961.
The Board’s publications, including the brochure ‘Consumers and Painting Professionals’ are
available from the Board’s office and can be downloaded from the Board’s website. They are
also distributed to stakeholders via post and e-mail, made available at exhibitions and at
industry association seminars and displays.
Exhibitions
In 2009 the Board participated at the following industry/consumer exhibitions in both
metropolitan and regional areas:
•
Ideal Home Show, March 2009
•
MBA Home and Sustainability Show, May 2009
•
Radio West (Bunbury) Ideal Home Show, November 2009
•
HIA Austral Bricks Spring Home Show, October 2009
•
Master Painters Association (static display).
Information Seminars/Forums
In 2009 the Board held regional forums in Geraldton and Albany. The forums provided industry
participants with an opportunity to meet Board members and staff, and discuss the regulatory
requirements of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 and current issues affecting the painting
industry.
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Websites
The Board’s website located at www.painters.wa.gov.au provides users with up to date
information on the services available to the community, including a search of the Register of
Painters, reasons for decision, forms and publications, e-Newsletter subscription and an online
payment facility.
Continuous improvements were made to the website during 2009, including an upgrade to the
online payment functionality and the addition of an e-newsletter subscription form.
In 2009 the total number of visits to the website was 39,588, an increase of 26% on last year’s
total of 31,366. As shown in the graph below, the number of visits declined in the first quarter of
the year but then increased steadily peaking at its highest recorded level in December.
The increase between September and December was predominately visits to the ‘search for a
registered painter’ link, which is the Register of Painters.
WEBSITE VISITS
JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2009
6000
5000
Visits
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Months
Visits
Sponsorships and Awards
The sponsorship of awards promotes excellence within the painting industry and provides an
opportunity for the Board to raise awareness of its role in the community.
In 2009 the Board sponsored the Master Painters Association “Excellence in Painting Awards”.
Benefits to the Board included recognition of the Painters’ Registration Board on promotional
material, in articles and on displays.
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SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS
Painting Activity
Section 23B of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 requires the Board to report on any trends or
special problems that may have emerged during the reporting period.
The impact on the Board from the decline in economic growth for the Western Australian
economy during 2009 has seen a reduction in the Board’s core areas of activity.
In 2009 the number of painting inspections carried out at the request of owners and painters
decreased by 42%, registration applications declined by 14%, and complaints against painters
decreased by 5% from the previous reporting year.
Changes in Written Law
In 2009 the Painters’ Registration Board Rules 1962 Appendix 3 was amended to provide for an
increase in the Board’s fees and charges. These increases commenced on 23 June 2009 and
were in-line with the Consumer Price Index increase.
On 10 June 2009 section 12(1) of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 (PRA), which stipulates
the manner in which a person may qualify for registration as a painter, was amended by the
Training Legislation Amendment and Repeal Act 2008 (TLARA).
Section 58 of the TLARA replaced section 12(1)(aa) of the PRA with section 12(1)(b), which
prescribes a person may be registered if, among other things, s/he has:
“(i)
(II)
under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 Part 7 obtained a
qualification prescribed under this Act; and
passed the prescribed additional examination laid down by the Board for
those persons; …”
Due to a drafting error at the time of the amendment, no qualification as referred to in
section 12(1)(b) was prescribed. The Board has been notified by the Minister for Commerce
that priority has been given to prescribe the qualification.
Likely Developments and Forecast of Operations
Section 23B of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 requires the Board to report on forecasts of
the workload of the Board in the year after the year to which the report relates.
Cabinet has approved consolidating the regulation of the building industry including the
activities of painters into one piece of legislation, the Building Services (Registration) Bill.
Government’s proposed timeframe for repealing the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 and
enacting the new legislation is in the second half of 2010. When the new legislation is enacted
the Painters’ Registration Board’s registration functions will transfer to a new Building Industry
Board. At the same time, the Painters’ Registration Board assets and staff will be transferred to
the new Building Commission as a division of the Department of Commerce.
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While the effects of the global financial crisis continue to be felt in terms of consumer
confidence, there are signs that building activity and by association painting activity, is
increasing. It is expected that painting activity will rise in 2010, leading to a greater demand for
the Board’s services.
Proposals for Improving Operations
Section 23B of the Painters’ Registration Act 1961 requires the Board to report on any
proposals for improving the performance of its functions.
The Board aims to continue to improve the functions and services it provides to the community
by carrying out the following activities in 2010:
•
Data cleansing of the information relating to registered/unregistered painters stored in the
Board’s corporate database Synergy.
•
Review internal data collection forms.
•
Continue to enhance the Board’s website and provide up to date information.
DISCLOSURES & LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Financial Statements
Section 23A of the Painters' Registration Act 1961 requires that the accounts and financial
statements of the Board shall be audited at the expense of the Board by an auditor appointed
by the Board with prior approval of the Minister.
Bentleys was appointed and approved to audit the 2009 accounts.
A copy of the financial statements and auditor’s report is at Appendix B of this report.
Ombudsman Complaints
Complaints regarding administrative actions or omissions by the Board can be investigated by
the State Ombudsman under the provisions of the Parliamentary Commission Act 1971.
There were no complaints investigated by the State Ombudsman in 2009.
Ministerial Directives
No Ministerial directives were issued to the Board in 2009.
Capital Works
There were no capital works projects undertaken by the Board during the reporting period.
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OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
FOI/3
Other Key Legislation
The principal legislation determining the Board’s statutory functions is the Painters’ Registration
Act 1961 and the Painters’ Registration Board Rules 1962. In the performance of its functions,
the Board also complies with other legislation, including the following:
Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003
Criminal Code Act 1995
Disability Services Act 1993
Electoral Act 1907
Electronic Transactions Act 2003
Equal Opportunity Act 1984
Evidence Act 1906
Freedom of Information Act 1992
Government Employees Superannuation Act 1987
Industrial Relations Act 1979
Limitation Act 1935
Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993
Mutual Recognition (WA) Act 2001
Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984
Parliamentary Commission Act 1971
Payroll Tax Assessment Act 1971
Public Sector Management Act 1994
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003
State Records Act 2000
Stamp Act 1921
Superannuation and Family Benefits Act 1938
Statutory Corporation (Liability of Directors) Act 1996
Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981
Advertising
In compliance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the Board reports that no
expenditure was incurred during 2009 with media advertising organisations.
Disability Access and Inclusion
The Board continued to work within the constraints of the accommodation at 18 Harvest
Terrace, West Perth until September 2009 when the Board moved premises to 31 Troode
Street, West Perth. A Disability Access and Inclusion Plan will be developed in 2010 to align
with the facilities provided at the Board’s new premises.
In compliance with section 29 of the Disability Services Act 2009, the Board provides people
with disabilities equal opportunity to access the services of the Board. The Board provides
persons with disabilities the same level and quality of service as they do other people, including
the opportunity to make a complaint, and the inclusion of all persons when seeking public or
industry consultation.
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The current accommodation provides for disability access and facilities. A reception area is
located on the 1st floor with ramp access to the foyer area and lifts to the 1st floor. Temporary
parking is provided directly in front of the building to enable wheelchair access.
The Board’s website has been designed in accordance with the content accessibility guidelines
set out in the Government’s Guidelines for State Government Websites to minimise the barriers
faced by people with disabilities.
Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes
In compliance with the requirements of section 31(1) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994
the Board adhered to the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management, the
Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics and the Board’s Staff Code of Conduct.
To monitor and ensure compliance with the standards and codes, the Board undertakes regular
reviews of its Code of Conduct and policies. The Code of Conduct is provided to new
employees and made available to all staff on the Board’s intranet.
There were no claims for breach of standards during the reporting period.
Recordkeeping Plan
In compliance with section 19 of the State Records Act 2000, the Board’s Recordkeeping Plan
was implemented in 2004.
The State Records Office has agreed that the Board’s Recordkeeping Plan, which was due to
be reviewed in April 2009, be deferred pending the establishment of the Building Commission.
A review of the plan has commenced and will be submitted to the State Records Office in 2010.
In 2009 the Board’s recordkeeping system was reviewed on a continuous basis to ensure the
efficiency of recordkeeping processes and the effectiveness of improvements made to the
system.
All staff received training in recordkeeping that relates directly to their role and training is
provided to staff as part of the induction process. In addition, information updates and
reminders on best practice in recordkeeping are provided to all staff on a regular basis.
Freedom of Information
FOI/1 and FOI/8
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992, the Board provides guidance
regarding the application process to obtain information. Board staff ensure that information is
provided promptly and at the least possible cost to all persons. An Information Statement is
attached at Appendix C.
Those seeking information that is not routinely available are advised of the provisions of the
Freedom of Information Act 1992, the application process and all associated costs. Applications
are acknowledged in writing and the parties are notified of a decision within 45 days.
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Applications and enquiries are directed to:
The Senior Legal Officer
Painters’ Registration Board
Locked Bag 12
West Perth WA 6872
Tel: (08) 9476 1212; Fax (08) 9476 1276
Applications
The Board received one Freedom of Information application in 2009 which was withdrawn by
the applicant.
Charges
FOI/7a
The Board’s scale of fees and charges for eligible information is set under the Freedom of
Information Regulations. Apart from the application fee for non-personal information, charges
are discretionary and are as follows:
Personal information about the applicant
Application fee (for non personal information)
Charge for time dealing with the application (hour/pro rata)
Access time supervised by staff (per hour, or pro rata)
Photocopying staff time (per hour, or pro rata)
Per photocopy
Transcribing from tape, film or computer
Duplicating a tape, film or computer information
Delivery, packaging and postage
No fee
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
$ 0.20
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
(Note: For financially disadvantaged applicants or those issued with prescribed pensioner
concession cards, the charge payable is reduced by 25%).
Deposits
Advance deposits may be required based on the estimated charges (25% of cost) and a further
advance deposit may be required to meet the charges for dealing with the application (75% of
cost).
Access Arrangements
FOI/8
Access to documents is granted through inspection, by providing a copy of a document, a
transcript of a recorded hearing, shorthand or an encoded document from which words can be
reproduced.
Viewing Documents
Documents are available to be viewed at the Board's office during business hours, with a fee
charged for the supervised viewing of non-personal documents.
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Notice of Decision
FOI/7a
As soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the application is received, the applicant is
provided with a notice of decision, which includes the following details:
•
the date when the decision was made;
•
the name and position of the officer who made the decision;
•
if the document is an exempt document, the reasons for classifying the matter exempt; or
the fact that access was given to an edited document; and
•
information on the right for review, and the procedures to be followed.
Refusal of Access
Applicants who are dissatisfied with a decision of the Board’s officer are entitled to ask for an
internal review by the Registrar. Applications have to be received in writing within 30 days of
receiving the notice of decision.
All applicants are notified of the outcome of the review within 15 days.
Applicants who disagree with the result can also apply to the Information Commissioner for an
external review, the details of which are passed on to applicants when the internal review
decision is issued.
Client Information
FOI/7a
The Board has a number of publications that can be accessed. These include:
•
•
•
Prescribed forms used to apply for:
o
Registration as a painter
o
FOI requests
Publications, such as:
o
The Board’s Newsletter
o
Annual Report
o
Consumers and Painting Professionals brochure
Internal documents available on written request include:
o
Policy statements
o
Minutes of Board meetings (in an edited form)
o
Reasons for Decision.
Information including application forms, reports and the register of painters can be downloaded
from the Board’s website at www.painters.wa.gov.au.
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GOVERNMENT POLICY REQUIREMENTS
Corruption Prevention
In compliance with the Public Sector Commissioner’s Circular No. 2005-02 the Board has
implemented a policy and procedure to prevent and reduce the risk of corruption and
misconduct.
The Board’s Staff Code of Conduct identifies expectations and procedures in relation to conflict
of interest, receiving gifts, use of resources, corruption and misconduct. Other information
provided to staff is the Board’s Public Information Policy and Public Interest Disclosure
Information. The Board has a nominated member of staff acting as its Public Interest Disclosure
contact officer.
Substantive Equality
The Board is not represented on the Strategic Management Council and is not required to
implement the policy framework for Substantive Equality.
Occupational Safety and Health and Injury Management
In accordance with the Public Sector Commissioner’s Circular 2009/11, the Board continued to
maintain a high level of workplace health and safety for its employees and visitors during the
reporting period.
Statement of Commitment
The Board is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment through the
creation and implementation of occupational safety and health policies and procedures.
A dedicated occupational safety and health committee meets monthly to deal with any relevant
issues and to maintain the Board’s policies and procedures.
The Board’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Procedure and Guidelines is made
available to staff on the Board’s intranet and provided to new employees at their induction. The
Board’s goal each year is to have no workplace injuries or incidents and to reduce the risk of
incidents by having staff carefully monitor their own workspace.
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Formal Mechanisms
The Occupational Safety and Health Committee, comprising of management and two nominated
Occupational Safety and Health officers, is responsible for the maintenance and implementation
of the Board’s policies and procedures and is the mechanism through which all occupational
safety and health issues are directed and dealt with.
Procedures are in place so that staff can quickly identify and report any hazards that could pose
a risk to workplace safety and health. When a hazard is identified staff is required to alert one of
the Occupational Safety and Health officers and follow procedures set out in the Occupational
Health and Safety Policy, Procedure and Guidelines Formal Mechanisms.
Statement of Compliance with Injury Management Requirements
In accordance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 the Board has
implemented an Injury Management System and Return to Work Program, to which a member
of staff, responsible for the day to day injury management, is appointed to oversee and
maintain.
Statement Confirming Self Evaluation
In accordance with the Code of Practice – Occupational Safety and Health in the Public Sector,
the Board conducted a self evaluation of its management systems using the prescribed
Checklist of Requirements for Occupational Safety and Health Management System.
The findings of the evaluation were that the Board had carried out the following:
•
Safety and health guidelines, procedures and policies.
•
Consultative mechanisms.
•
Training and instruction program.
•
Regular workplace inspections.
•
Incident reporting and investigation.
•
Data collection, analysis/record keeping and reporting.
•
Emergency procedures.
•
Injury management.
•
Regular monitoring and evaluation of performance to ensure continuous improvement.
•
Processes to manage specific hazards and work organisational issues.
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Report on Performance
In 2009 the Board had no fatalities and no ‘lost time due to injury/diseases’ claims.
INDICATOR
TARGET
PERFORMANCE
Number of fatalities
0
0
Lost time injury/disease incidence rate
0
0
Lost time injury severity rate
0
0
Percentage of injured workers returned to work
within 28 weeks
100%
100%
Percentage of managers trained in occupational
safety,
health
and
injury
management
responsibilities
> or = 50%
0
The Board is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and aims to reach
the following targets in 2010:
Number of fatalities = 0
Lost time injury/diseases incidence rate = 0
Lost time injury severity rate = 0
Return to work rate = 100%
Percentage of managers trained in OSH and injury management = >50%
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Organisational Chart as at 31 December 2009
Registrar
Deputy Registrar
Senior Painting
Inspector
Painting
Inspector
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Painting
Inspector
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Appendix B: Financial Statements
Section 23A of the Painters' Registration Act 1961 requires that the accounts and financial
statements of the Board shall be audited at the expense of the Board by an auditor appointed
by the Board with prior approval of the Minister.
Bentleys was appointed and approved to audit the 2009 accounts.
Board Statement on its Finances
The financial outcome for 2009 is an operating deficit of $14,308 against a Budget deficit of
$19,841. This is a result of a slight decrease in expenditure primarily due to a reduction in
advertising costs.
The Board is confident that it will have financial resources to carry out is statutory functions in a
systematic and orderly manner for 2010. The Board remains committed to applying its financial
resources to the benefit of the West Australian community and painting industry in its current
role as an independent statutory authority.
Mark Cuomo
CHAIRMAN
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Kim Fare
REGISTRAR
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STATEMENT BY REGISTRAR
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
In the opinion of the Registrar of the Board the financial statements as set out on pages
30 to 37:
1.
Presents fairly the financial position of the Painters’ Registration Board as at
31 December 2009 and its performance for the 12 month period ended on that date in
accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the Financial
Statements.
2.
The report has been properly prepared by a competent person.
3.
a)
The Board has kept such accounting records as to correctly record and explain
the transactions and financial position of the Board.
b)
The Board has kept its accounting records in such a manner as would enable
true and fair accounts of the Board to be prepared from time to time.
At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Board can meet
its debts as and when they fall due.
K Fare
REGISTRAR
Dated this 12th day of March 2010
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
Notes
12 months to
12 months to
31 December 2009
31 December 2008
$
$
Income
Annual registration fees
Application fees
Assessments
Certificate fees
Interest on investments
Other income
Petrol contribution - Inspectors
Prosecution recoveries
Uniform contribution
663,880
23,430
2,837
1,641
34,377
80
896
4,637
41
630,383
24,909
0
1,700
64,635
257
1,796
10,159
350
Total Income
731,819
734,189
58,058
6,101
2,027
8,925
(780)
5,530
32,921
9,070
3,030
863
0
632
4,723
0
3,097
1,199
10,714
7,641
298
2,789
40,333
5,459
39,901
2,185
16,145
4,957
20,494
60,879
40,002
(3,077)
8,525
0
6,368
39,284
8,409
2,515
1,038
525
1,283
7,466
119
(1,069)
2,549
22,165
18,805
347
6,065
63,086
2,350
50,783
178
16,480
4,173
0
Expenditure
Administration expenses
Advertising and promotion
Annual leave
Audit
Bad debts
Bank charges
Board members' fees
Board members' other expenses
Computer costs other
Consultants-human resources
Consultants-other
Debt recovery services
Depreciation
Disposal of fixed assets
Doubtful debts
Exhibitions
Examinations and assessments
Fringe benefit tax
General office expenses
Insurance premiums
Legal expenses
Long service leave
Motor vehicle expenses
Postage and courier charges
Printing and stationery
Publications
Premise expenses
5
The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
Notes
12 months to
12 months to
31 December 2009
31 December 2008
$
$
Salaries - administration
Salaries - corporate support
Salaries - inspectors
Social business expenses
Staff training expenses
Staff uniforms
Superannuation
Tape transcriptions
Telephones
Travelling and accommodation
117,453
104,233
207,253
167
2,848
351
23,564
366
939
2,641
121,854
71,244
194,016
1,335
1,760
1,425
24,774
362
808
3,423
Total Expenditure
746,127
780,249
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
(14,308)
(46,060)
Expenditure (cont…)
The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009
Notes
31 December 2009
$
31 December 2009
$
6(a)
620,997
1,793
3,832
7,684
644,331
1,923
9,918
6,290
634,306
662,462
2,392
6,265
2,938
10,442
8,657
13,380
642,963
675,842
28,517
155
0
22,549
53,900
53,435
2,792
780
20,271
46,414
TOTAL LIABILITIES
105,121
123,692
NET ASSETS
537,842
552,150
BOARD FUNDS & RESERVES
Balance at the beginning of the year
Operating Surplus (Deficit)
552,150
(14,308)
598,210
(46,060)
TOTAL BOARD FUNDS & RESERVES
537,842
552,150
Current assets
Cash
Interest accrued
Receivables
Prepayments
2
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible asset
Total non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Current liabilities
Payable / Accrued expenses
GST payable
Trust account
Registration fees in advance
Provision for employee entitlements
3
4
The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from Registered Painters
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest received
Prosecution recovery
Other receipts
Net cash flow provided by operating
activities
6(b)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments on purchase of plant and
equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
Cash at the beginning of the financial year
Cash at the end of the financial year
6(a)
31 December 2009
$
31 December 2008
$
666,791
(763,646)
34,507
8,992
30,022
646,416
(748,590)
64,931
4,141
27,917
(23,334)
(5,185)
-
(2,020)
-
(2,020)
(23,334)
644,331
(7,205)
651,536
620,997
644,331
The accompanying notes form part of this financial report.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
NOTE 1
ACCOUNTING METHODS AND POLICIES
This financial statement is a special purpose financial statement prepared in order to satisfy the
financial reporting requirements of the Board under the Painters' Registration Act 1961 (as
amended). The Members of the Board have determined that the Board is not a reporting entity.
The financial statement has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Painters'
Registration Act 1961 (as amended) and the following Australian Accounting Standards:
AASB 110:
AASB 1031:
Events after the Balance Sheet Date
Materiality
No other Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations or other
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied.
The financial statement has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs
and does not take account of changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current
valuations of non-current assets.
The following specific accounting policies, which, unless otherwise stated, are consistent with the
previous year, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial statement:
(a)
Depreciation/Amortisation
Depreciation/Amortisation is calculated on the diminishing value basis in order to write
the assets off over their useful economic life. The rates of depreciation/amortisation
used for each class of assets are:
Class of Asset
Property, plant and equipment
Information Technology Website Design
(b)
Depreciation/Amortisation Rate
15%-20%
40%
Income Tax
No provision for income tax is necessary as the organisation is exempt from income tax
under Division 50 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
(c)
Employee Entitlements
A liability for annual and long service leave, all of which is current as per policy, is
recognised in respect of services provided up to balance date. No material liability
exists for personal (sick) leave.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
NOTE 2
RECEIVABLES
Registration fees
Prosecutions
Other Debtors
Less: Provision for doubtful debts
NOTE 3
2008
$
249
15,126
14
882
16,385
1,111
15,389
18,378
(11,557)
(8,460)
3,832
9,918
2009
$
2008
$
4,643
(2,251)
4,643
(1,705)
2,392
2,938
2009
$
2008
$
20,474
(14,209)
20,474
(10,032)
6,265
10,442
PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Office equipment
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Total property, plant and equipment
NOTE 4
2009
$
INTANGIBLE ASSET
Information Technology - Website Design
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Total Intangible Asset
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
NOTE 5
ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
Administration expenses relates to charges from the Builders' Registration Board of WA for
the use of premises, staff and equipment provided and financed by the Builders' Registration
Board of WA. A review was undertaken in 2008, the Administration Expenses now relates to
charges from the Builders' Registration Board of WA for the use of premises and equipment
and consists of the following:
Office expenses
Printing and stationery
Machine hire
Rent (premises)
Repairs and maintenance
Telephone
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2009
$
2008
$
13,475
6,514
10,464
18,587
1,875
7,143
15,263
4,514
11,119
18,641
3,640
7,702
58,058
60,879
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009
NOTE 6
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
(a)
Reconciliation of cash
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash includes cash on hand and in banks, net of
outstanding bank overdrafts, and short term money market balances. Cash at the end of the
financial year is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:-
Cash on hand
Cash at bank – General Account
Cash on short term deposits
(b)
31 December 2009
$
615
370,382
250,000
31 December 2008
$
850
243,481
400,000
620,997
644,331
Reconciliation of net cash flow from operating activities to operating surplus/(deficit)
Operating surplus (deficit) for the period
Non cash flows in operating surplus:
- (profit)/loss on sale or disposal of asset
- depreciation
- doubtful debts
Net movement in assets and liabilities:
- (increase)/decrease in receivables
- (increase)/decrease in prepayments
- (increase)/decrease in interest accrued
- increase/(decrease) in sundry creditors
- increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses
- increase/(decrease) in fees in advance
- increase/(decrease) in provision for
employee entitlements
Net cash provided by operating activities
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31 December 2009
$
31 December 2008
$
(14,308)
(46,060)
0
4,723
3,097
119
7,466
(1,069)
2,988
(1,394)
130
(22,708)
(5,625)
2,278
(5,262)
(2,175)
296
20,362
6,614
15,251
7,485
(727)
(23,334)
(5,185)
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Appendix C: Information Statement
PAGE/S
FOI
Index
19
FOI/1
Mission and Objectives
2, 6
FOI/2
Legislation administered
2, 18
FOI/3
Organisational structure
4
FOI/4
Decision making process
2, 9,10,11,12
FOI/5
3
FOI/6
12, 14, 20, 21
FOI/7a
19,20
FOI/8
Public participation in the formulation of policy and performance of the
Board’s functions through consumer and industry representatives.
Documents held
No charge – available outside FOI For purchase
Operation of FOI: How applications are dealt with
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