Question NW1464 to the Minister of Health
02 June 2023 - NW1464
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
Noting the reports of the Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases (CCOD) in Mines and Works on the insubordination of mines regarding the payment of levies, what (a) are the names of the mines that have been inconsistent over the past three years and/or not paid levies to the CCOD, either indefinitely or on time, and (b) steps has his department taken to assist the CCOD in ensuring that levies by mines are paid out to the entity duly and on time?
Reply:
a) The names of the mines that have been inconsistent over the past three years and/or not paid levies to the CCOD, either indefinitely or on time are:
- Wearne Aggregate Quarries
- Rhino Minerals
- Manhattan Corporation Pty Ltd - Gravellotte Mine
b) Inspections are undertaken by the finance inspectors of the CCOD to assess the mines and works on accuracy of risk shifts and levy payments; the Deputy Director (Revenue) has written to the above mines and works requesting payment of the levies. Meetings are being set up with the Compensation Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of the above mines and works. As a last resort, the legal section of the department will be consulted to assist through the state attorney’s office to begin legal proceedings against the defaulting mines and works.
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