Annual reports
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Other publications and documents can be downloaded from our publications section.
2007- 2008
The department's 2007-08 Annual Report presents information on the statutory compliance, financial, non-financial and operational performance. The annual report is structured according to five sections in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 2006.
Annual Report - Complete PDF version
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Annual Report - Sections
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Front and back cover
[PDF 266kb]Section 1 - Overview
[PDF 402kb] [Word 9.7mb]This section introduces you to the department with a review of the year including highlighting the broad strategic directions and priorities and noting key issues and achievements. It also details the department's role, services, authority, Ministerial arrangements, organisational structure, legislation administered and the outcome based management structure.
Section 2 - Agency Performance - Report on Operations
[PDF 302kb] [Word 11.7mb]This section reports on the department's performance during the period including a report against our resource agreements, report on divisional activities and information on our people.
Section 3 - Significant Issues and Trends
[PDF 70kb] [Word 639kb]This section contains information on the significant issues and trends that impact on the delivery of our services to the community of Western Australia.
Section 4 - Disclosures and Legal Compliance
[PDF 842kb] [Part 1 Word 2.54mb][Part 2 Word 3.16mb][Part 3 Word 745kb]This section contains the audited Financial Statements and Performance Indicator Report for the year ending 30 June 2008. The section also contains details of required disclosures and legal compliance obligations including financial and performance management, accountability, governance and reports required under specific legislation.
Section 5 - Appendices
[PDF 375kb] [Word 9.47mb]This section provides useful additional information on the department's activities during the year including changes to written laws, prosecutions and the functions of regulatory boards, committees, commissions and tribunals.
Downloading the department's annual report
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Obtaining the department's annual report in other formats
This document is available in other formats on request to assist people with special needs. Contact the Commerce Publications Officer (telephone 08 9327 8721 during office hours) for further assistance.
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