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}, "strategy_brief_md": "# State Library of Western Australia — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> Treasure Stories\nInspire Possibilities\nStrengthen Communities [CP p.8]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> We achieve our priorities by being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative. [CP p.8]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We will provide high quality services based on community need.\nWe will make informed, timely decisions and communicate them clearly.\nWe will value others and respect their differences.\nWe will hold ourselves to account for the work we do.\nWe will strive for excellence by being open to new ideas and embracing staff opportunities for improvement. [CP p.8]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Reflect the rich diversity of our community in how we collect, preserve and share our unique Western Australian stories. [CP p.8]\n- Deliver services that are responsive to the needs of the community and offer opportunities for growth, connection and empowerment. [CP p.8]\n- Champion the essential role of local public libraries in our communities in supporting innovation and providing a sense of belonging. [CP p.8]\n- Realise our potential through fostering a dynamic staff culture and an efficient and sustainable operating environment. [CP p.8]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: The Western Australian community has access to the State Library’s collections, services and programs.\nThe State Library provides a wide range of information and services to the community directly from the State Library Building and online through its website and with community partners through various programs. [CP p.109]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Information and services provision\n- Online resources\n- Community programs\n\n### Outcome 2: The Western Australian community engages with public library collections, services and programs.\nThe State Library works in partnership with local governments to support community engagement with public library collections, services and programs. [CP p.111]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Partnership with local governments\n- Public library collections\n- Services and programs engagement\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Community-focused\n- Responsive\n- Respectful\n- Accountable\n- Innovative\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Number of State Library accesses | 6,389,010 | CP p.109 |\n| CCE02 | Percentage of visitors who are satisfied with State Library services | 95% | CP p.110 |\n| CCE03 | Percentage of Western Australians that are a member of a public library | 21% | CP p.111 |\n| CCE04 | Average cost of State Government support for public library services per public library member | $25.46 | CP p.111 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Number of State Library accesses | 6,389,010 | 14% below target | [AR p.109](https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=109)(https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=109) |\n| CCE02 | Percentage of visitors who are satisfied with State Library services | 93% | 2% below target | [AR p.110](https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=110)(https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=110) |\n| CCE03 | Percentage of Western Australians that are a member of a public library | 22% | 5% above target | [AR p.111](https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=111)(https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=111) |\n| CCE04 | Average cost of State Government support for public library services per public library member | $27.70 | 8% below target | [AR p.111](https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=111)(https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf#page=111) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# State Library of Western Australia - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:55:54.125299+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-026\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: WA\n**Portfolio**: Culture\n**Website**: https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 36 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2023:\nExecutive\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Observers\nOfficer\nFinance Assists in the effective discharge of the Constance Wiebrands Jenny Archibald CEO and State Director Strategic\nBoard’s statutory financial responsibilities Librarian and Corporate\nMet four times Dene Cranwell\nand provides strategic advice on key Services\nduring the year\nperformance measures and financial matters Chief Finance\nassociated with the strategic objectives and Officer\noperations of the Library\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk management Matthew Gilfellon Wayne Scheggia CEO and State Office of the\nfunctions of the Library Librarian Auditor General\nMet four times John Day\nduring the year Reny Varkey Director Strategic\nand Corporate\n(external)\nServices\nInternal Auditor\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 73]\nINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT\nIn preparing the key performance indicators, the Board is responsible for identifying key\nAuditor General’s responsibilities performance indicators that are relevant and appropriate, having regard to their purpose in\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 3 Financial Sustainability – Requirement 5: Key\nto express an opinion on the suitability of the design of the controls to achieve the overall Performance Indicators.\ncontrol objectives and the implementation of the controls as designed.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- At or LISWA staff:\nThe complete reorganisation of the June 2000 library stock in alternative • Familiarisation with Adaptive\nmain Reading Room in April 2000 has formats were: Technology available in the\nprovided a better-designed, more Alexander Library Building;\nattractive floor plan, while creating a Large print books : 187,774 • Services to Blind and Vision\ngreater variety of areas for users and Videos : 114,741 Impaired Clients;\ndedicated spaces for special Audio books : 89,685 • The Role of the Library in Adult\ncollections or activities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nOutcome 5: Services To Aboriginal and Staff from the Battye Library and\nOpportunities are provided for people Torres Strait Islander Peoples State Records Office are represented\nwith disabilities to participate in public on the State Aboriginal Records\nconsultations, grievance mechanisms The Ngaanyatjarra Community Taskforce which was set up in\nand decision making processes.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 41]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 40\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nINTERNAL AUDIT In 2021–2022, the State Library recorded:\nIn compliance with Section 53(1)(d) of the Financial Management Act 2006 – 0 breaches of the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management\nand Treasurers' Instruction 1201, the Library Board of Western Australia has – 0 breaches of the Library's Code of Conduct\nestablished and maintains, an effective Internal Audit function to improve – 0 formal grievances\ngovernance, integrity, risk management and internal controls within the agency.\n– 0 Public Interest Disclosure\nThe role of Internal Audit is contained in the Audit Charter that is endorsed by the\nINTEGRITY STRATEGY FOR WA PUBLIC AUTHORITIES\nAudit and Risk Committee and approved by the Library Board.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2024:\nExecutive\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Officer Observers\nFinance Assists in the effective discharge Constance Jenny Archibald (to February CEO and Director Corporate\nof the Board’s statutory Wiebrands 2024), Dene Cranwell and John State Librarian Services\nMet four times\nfinancial responsibilities and Day (from February 2024)\nduring the year CFO\nprovides strategic advice on\nkey performance measures and\nfinancial matters\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk Matthew Wayne Scheggia, John Day (to CEO and Office of the Auditor\nmanagement functions of the Gilfellon February 2024), Jenny Archibald State Librarian General\nMet four times\nState Library (from February 2024) and\nduring the year Director Corporate\nReny Varkey (external)\nServices\nInternal Auditor\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2023:\nExecutive\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Observers\nOfficer\nFinance Assists in the effective discharge of the Constance Wiebrands Jenny Archibald CEO and State Director Strategic\nBoard’s statutory financial responsibilities Librarian and Corporate\nMet four times Dene Cranwell\nand provides strategic advice on key Services\nduring the year\nperformance measures and financial matters Chief Finance\nassociated with the strategic objectives and Officer\noperations of the Library\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk management Matthew Gilfellon Wayne Scheggia CEO and State Office of the\nfunctions of the Library Librarian Auditor General\nMet four times John Day\nduring the year Reny Varkey Director Strategic\nand Corporate\n(external)\nServices\nInternal Auditor\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2025:\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Executive Officer Observers\nFinance Assists in the effective Constance Wiebrands Dene Cranwell and CEO and Director Corporate Services\nMet four times discharge of the Board’s John Day State Librarian CFO\nduring the year statutory financial\nresponsibilities and provides\nstrategic advice on key\nperformance measures and\nfinancial matters\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk Matthew Gilfellon Wayne Scheggia, CEO and Office of the Auditor General\nMet four times management functions of the Jenny Archibald State Librarian Director Corporate Services\nduring the year State Library and Reny Varkey Internal Auditor\nPolicy and Legislation Advises on matters effecting Michelle Brennand Sandy Anghie CEO and Manager Policy and\nMet two times Board legislation and and State Librarian Research\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- At or LISWA staff:\nThe complete reorganisation of the June 2000 library stock in alternative • Familiarisation with Adaptive\nmain Reading Room in April 2000 has formats were: Technology available in the\nprovided a better-designed, more Alexander Library Building;\nattractive floor plan, while creating a Large print books : 187,774 • Services to Blind and Vision\ngreater variety of areas for users and Videos : 114,741 Impaired Clients;\ndedicated spaces for special Audio books : 89,685 • The Role of the Library in Adult\ncollections or activities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nLISWA continues to play an important (cid:2) To help make people from which will provide a guide to future\nrole in the provision of training for the interstate and overseas gain collecting activities and collection\nuse of Kinetica, the National Library ready access to Western management priorities for staff and\nof Australia’s national resource- Australian information clients.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 23]\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE\nStrategic priority 01: Reflect the rich diversity of our community in how we\ncollect, preserve and share our unique Western Australian stories\nCollection Strategy\nIn 2022–2023, the Library Board approved a new Collection Strategy diversity of their creative works, histories and perspectives are reflected\nwhich outlines the intentions, priorities and key principles guiding the in the Library's collections.\nacquisition and development of the State Library’s physical and digital\nAcquisitions made during 2022–2023 reflect some of the ways in which\ncollections.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE\nManaging State Collections\nSTRATEGIC PRIORITY 1 State Library Collections\nCollection Strategy\n312,000\nThroughout 2024–2025, the State Library Key collecting priorities this year included\ncontinued to shape its collecting activities addressing identified gaps from community photos, documents\nin alignment with the guiding vision and consultation, collection analysis and adherence and publications\navailable online\npriorities outlined in its Collection Strategy. to legislative mandates.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 52]\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE\nChampioning Western Australian Public Libraries\nSTRATEGIC PRIORITY 3\nWestern Australia’s 232 local public libraries welcome more than 12.8\n232\nmillion visitors on site and online.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 58]\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE\nPeople and Culture\nSTRATEGIC PRIORITY 4\nThe State Library’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027 encourages staff to be In 2024, the State Library launched a refreshed PDP framework designed\ncommunity focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative to improve reporting and better understand employee training needs\nby fostering a dynamic staff culture and an efficient and sustainable and development goals.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 58]\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE\nPeople and Culture\nSTRATEGIC PRIORITY 4\nIn 2024, the State Library launched a refreshed PDP framework designed\nto improve reporting and better understand employee training needs\nThe State Library’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027 encourages staff to be\nand development goals.\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pdf (https://slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/30-9-2025_Annual%20Report%202024-2025_accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nLISWA continues to play an important (cid:2) To help make people from which will provide a guide to future\nrole in the provision of training for the interstate and overseas gain collecting activities and collection\nuse of Kinetica, the National Library ready access to Western management priorities for staff and\nof Australia’s national resource- Australian information clients.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 44]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 43\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN MULTICULTURAL POLICY FRAMEWORK Deliverable – Stories from our collections published via social media and other\nmedia channels that acknowledge the contributions of people from culturally\nThe Western Australian Multicultural Policy Framework translates the principles\ndiverse backgrounds to life in Western Australia.\nand objectives of the Western Australian Charter of Multiculturalism into three\nmulticultural policy priorities areas: During the year, 55 State Library Facebook posts had multicultural themes or\nP Harmonious and inclusive communities; content relating to the experiences of people who have made Western Australia\nP Culturally responsive policies, programs and services; and their home.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- 22 Outcome 2: The Western Australian community engages with public\nStrategic priority 02: Deliver services that are responsive to the needs library collections, services and programs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nHIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR YEAR\nOur four priority areas: Our values:\nWe achieve our priorities by being\ncommunity-focused, responsive, respectful,\naccountable and innovative\n01 Reflect the rich diversity of our community in how we collect, preserve\nand share our unique Western Australian stories\n02 Deliver services that are responsive to the needs of the community and\noffer opportunities for growth, connection and empowerment\n03 Champion the essential role of local public libraries in our communities\nin supporting innovation and providing a sense of belonging\n04 Realise our potential through fostering a dynamic staff culture and an\nefficient and sustainable operating environment\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 12\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- This result is expected, given\nValue Number\nthat it was the fifth year of a ten year scheme.\n$0–$4,999 337\n$5,000–$49,999 166\nGovernment Policy Requirements\n$50,000–$249,999 33\nPriority Start Policy $250,000–$4,999,999 5\n$5 million + 0\nNo contracts subject to this policy were awarded during the year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Procurement Rules as part of the procurement reform project. the Act\nResults, targets and commentary for commenced in full on 1 June 2021, the Library Board in fulfilling procurement\nMeasures\nState Library of Western Australia 2021–2022 activities and obligations undertook the following:\nResults Results Comments\nP The recruitment of a permanent full-time position of Senior\n2020–2021 2021–2022 Targets towards targets\nProcurement Officer\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 Target achieved\nP The preparation of its own Procurement Guidelines\n0 or 10%\nLost time injury and /or\ndisease (LTI/D) incidence 0 0 reduction in Target achieved P Establishing a Procurement Authorisation and Delegation Schedule\nincidence rate\nP Establishing Procurement and Contract Registers\n0 or 10%\nLost time injury and / or\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- Percentage of injured workers\nGreater than or\nreturned to work within equal to 80% RISK MANAGEMENT\n(i) 100% (i) 100% Target achieved\n(i) 13 weeks and return to work\nThe Library Board has oversight of risk management at the State Library through\nwithin 26 weeks\n(ii) 26 weeks\nthe Board’s Audit and Risk Committee.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- Specific policies, work practices and ‡ Workplace Health and Safety (mandatory for new staff).\nprocedures compliant with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 have\nMeasures Results, targets and commentary for State Library of Western Australia 2022–2023\nResults Results Comments\nTargets\n2021–2022 2022–2023 towards targets\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 Target achieved\nLost time injury and/or disease (LTI/D) incidence rate 1.5 0 0 or 10% reduction in Target achieved\nincidence rate\nLost time injury and/or disease (LTI/D) severity rate 0 0 0 or 10% reduction in Target achieved\nseverity rate\nPercentage of injured workers returned to work within (i) 100% (i) 100% Greater than or equal to 80% Target achieved\n(i) 13 weeks and (ii) 26 weeks return to work within 26 weeks\nPercentage of managers trained in work health and N/A 100% Greater than or equal to 80% Target achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- Main\ntarget actual against target actual factors impacting this result include:\n6,215,150 6,097,974 -2% 7,958,954 ‡ In person visitors to the State Library building increased 21% from the previous year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- 2022–2023 2022–2023 Outcome 2021–2022 Commentary: General satisfaction with State Library collections, facilities and services remains high.\ntarget actual against target actual\n95.00% 95.24% 0.24% 94.93%\nKey Efficiency Measure Average: Cost per State Library access.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 84]\nDISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE\nMeasures Results, targets and commentary for 2023–2024\nResults Results Results Comments\nTargets\n2021–2022 2022–2023 2023–20234 towards targets\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 0 Target achieved\nLost time injury and/or disease 1.5 0.76* 0 0 or 10% reduction in Target achieved\nincidence rate incidence rate\nLost time injury and/or disease 0 100%* 0% 0 or 10% reduction in Target achieved\nseverity rate severity rate\nPercentage of injured workers 100% 50%* 100% Greater than or equal Target achieved\nreturned to work within 13 weeks to 80% return to work\nwithin 13 weeks\nPercentage of injured workers 100% 50%* 100% Greater than or equal Target achieved\nreturned to work within 26 weeks to 80% return to work\nwithin 26 weeks\nPercentage of managers trained in work N/A 100% 94% Greater than or equal Target achieved\nhealth and safety injury management to 80%\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- [pages 84,85,86]\nse 0 100%* 0% 0 or 10% reduction in Target achieved\nseverity rate severity rate\nPercentage of injured workers 100% 50%* 100% Greater than or equal Target achieved\nreturned to work within 13 weeks to 80% return to work\nwithin 13 weeks\nPercentage of injured workers 100% 50%* 100% Greater than or equal Target achieved\nreturned to work within 26 weeks to 80% return to work\nwithin 26 weeks\nPercentage of managers trained in work N/A 100% 94% Greater than or equal Target achieved\nhealth and safety injury management to 80%\nresponsibilities, including refresher\ntraining within three years\n*Figures updated to reflect a claim lodged in 2022–2023 which subsequently incurred lost time in 2023–2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- 2023–2024 2023–2024 Outcome 2022–2023\ntarget actual against target actual\nKey Efficiency Measure Average: Cost per State Library access.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- The library support (7% below target, mainly attributed to timing of payments).\ndecrease in the indicator could also be attributed to the increase in the\nThis is a lagging measure as actual results for public library members are\nStates population from 2.78 million (June 2022) to 2.88 million (June 2023).\nunavailable before the 90-day deadline for agency annual reports to be\nThis is a lagging measure as actual results for public library members are tabled in Parliament.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- Measures Results, targets and commentary for 2023–2024\nResults Results Results Comments towards\nTargets\n2022–2023 2023–2024 2024–2025 targets\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 0 Target achieved\nLost time injury and/or disease 0.76* 0 0 0 or 10% reduction Target achieved\nincidence rate in incidence rate\nLost time injury and/or disease 100% 0 0 0 or 10% reduction Target achieved\nseverity rate in severity rate\nPercentage of injured workers 50% 100% 100% Actual target Target achieved\nreturned to work (i) within 13 weeks to be stated No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of injured workers 50%* 100% 100% Greater than Target achieved\nreturned to work (ii) within 26 weeks or equal to 80% No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of managers trained in work 100% 94% 94% Greater than Target achieved\nhealth and safety injury management or equal to 80%\nresponsibilities, including refresher\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- [pages 98,99,100,101]\nr 10% reduction Target achieved\nincidence rate in incidence rate\nLost time injury and/or disease 100% 0 0 0 or 10% reduction Target achieved\nseverity rate in severity rate\nPercentage of injured workers 50% 100% 100% Actual target Target achieved\nreturned to work (i) within 13 weeks to be stated No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of injured workers 50%* 100% 100% Greater than Target achieved\nreturned to work (ii) within 26 weeks or equal to 80% No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of managers trained in work 100% 94% 94% Greater than Target achieved\nhealth and safety injury management or equal to 80%\nresponsibilities, including refresher\ntraining within three years\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 98\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- In 2023–2024, the State Library hosted\none trainee from the Solid Futures Aboriginal Trainee Program, one\nTarget Target\nGap to meet target 4.5% 1.8%\nachieved achieved Curtin University student who completed a summer internship, three\nTAFE students who completed practicums and one Year 10 student on a\nwork placement.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- The plan will be released in the\ngroundwork for future procurement activities.\nnew financial year.\n‡ Aboriginal Business Contracts: In 2022-23, the Library achieved the\nDuring the year, other achievements were reported against the\ntarget set for Aboriginal business contracts (11 percent Aboriginal\npolicy priorities.\nbusiness contracts with a target of 3.5 percent).\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- Despite this strong year-on-year increase, the result\nwas 30% below target.\n‡ Use of online resources continued to be strong; 61% above target with 725,000 downloads of State\nLibrary’s licensed resources including the popular family history online resource, Ancestry Library\nEdition.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 91]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT \\| PAGE 90\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nTI953 Budget Estimates\nSTATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME\ng FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2023\nEstimate Estimate\n$000 $000\nCOST OF SERVICES INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT\nExpenses Service appropriation 28,214\nEmployee benefits 13,261 Royalties for Regions Fund 250\nSupplies and services 5,443 Resources received free of charge 830 | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 93]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT \\| PAGE 92\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nTI953 Budget Estimates\nSTATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS\ng FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2023\nEstimate Estimate\n$000 $000\nCASH FLOWS FROM STATE GOVERNMENT Receipts\nService appropriations 26,663 Receipts into trust fund\nCapital appropriation 392 Sale of goods and services\nHolding account drawdowns 1,225 User charges and fees 304\nRoyaltie | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)` |\n| $1.219 million, $1.225 million, 1.219 million, 1.225 million | Fees and charges for Women Men Xe Total\nservices provided and for venue and equipment hire and copying of collection\nHeadcount 2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022 2022 2020 2021 2022\nitems are available on the Library’s website s slwa.wa.gov.au\nPermanent, FT 56 56 60 28 32 32 1 84 88 93\nsslwa.wa.gov.au/plan-my-visit/services/printing-copying-scanning#costs\nPermanent, PT 48 39 31 8 6 8 0 56 45 39\nsslwa.wa.gov.au/plan-my-visit/services/order-copy#current | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)` |\n| $000 , $000 | [Page 92]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT \\| PAGE 91\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nTI953 Budget Estimates\nSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION\ng FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2023\nEstimate Estimate\n$000 $000\nASSETS LIABILITIES\nCurrent Assets Current Liabilities\nCash and cash equivalents 891 Payables 295\nRestricted cash and cash equivalents 712 Provisions 2,457\nInventories 0 Funds held in trust 0\nReceivables 427 B | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)` |\n| $1.402 million, $3.983 million, 1.402 million, 3.983 million | In 2022–2023, the State Library received $1.402 million from the State\nGovernment’s Digital Capability Fund for the first 12 months of the Digitisation\nof At-Risk Audio Visual Collections Project, with an additional $3.983 million\nconfirmed in the May 2023 State Budget. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)` |\n| $1.023 million, $1.225 million, 1.023 million, 1.225 million | Printing, copying & scanning Order a copy Venue hire\nCapital works expenditure summary\nCapital expenditure in 2022–2023 totalled $1.023 million against a total\nrevised budget of $1.225 million. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)` |\n| $1.402 million, $3.983 million, 1.402 million, 3.983 million | These resources have a range of accessibility In 2022–2023, the State Library received $1.402 million from the State\nfeatures that enable audiences to customise their access, including Government’s Digital Capability Fund with an additional $3.983 million\nscreen readers, voice control compatibility, keyboard shortcuts, full confirmed in the May 2023 State Budget. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)` |\n| $0.340 million, 0.340 million | Other revenue exceeded estimates by $0.340 million largely due to recoup of prior year expenses and\nbetween results for\nVariance Estimate actual and 2023 and refund of unspent grant fund not included in the formulation of the 2022-23 estimates. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)` |\n| $2.37 , $2.59 , $1.82 | The\nmain factors impacting the total cost of services is a staff pay rise and cost of living payment not included\n$2.37 $2.59 9% $1.82\nin the budget. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)` |\n| $0.796 million, $1.225 million, 0.796 million, 1.225 million | Capital Works\nCapital expenditure in 2023–2024 totalled $0.796 million against a total\nrevised budget of $1.225 million. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)` |\n| $0.283 million, $0.317 million, 0.283 million, 0.317 million | T w h a e s $ lo 0 w .5 e 8 r, 9 r e m s i u lli l o ti n n g v a in r ia a n $ c 5 e 0 b ,0 e 0 tw 0 e v e a n ri a A n c c t e u a a l b 2 o 0 v 2 e 5 e a s n ti d m A at c e tu a a n l d 2 0 a 2 $ 4 3 i 4 s , 0 d 0 u 0 e i t n o c o re n a e s - e o f o f v a e m r o A u c n t t u s a r l e 2 c 0 e 2 iv 4 e . d\nR N o e y t a c l a ti s e h s p fo ro r v R id e e g d io b n y s S F t u at n e d G overnment 31,716 250 3 2,719 23 2 7 9 ,233 25 1, | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)` |\n| $0.589 million, $0.283 million, $0.317 million, 0.589 million, 0.283 million, 0.317 million | The $0.589 million variance between Actual 2025 and Actual 2024 is due to one-off amounts received\nPCrainschi paanld e cleamshe enqtsu iovfa lleeanstse a pt athyem beengtsin ning of J - (8) (7) (8) (1) in 2024, including $0.283 million from Rio Tinto and $0.317 million in salary recoups for National\nPthaey mreepnotr ttion ga cpcerruioedd salaries account L K 3,395 - 3,078 3- ,519 (7(33)1 7) (441- ) 73 Redress Scheme staff. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)` |\n| $1.175 million, $1.225 million, 1.175 million, 1.225 million | Fixed Term, Full-time 7 6 9\nCapital Works\nFixed Term, Part-Time 3 5 10\nCapital expenditure in 2024–2025 totaled $1.175 million against a total\nCasual 4 2 4\nrevised budget of $1.225 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)` |\n| 2.78 million, 2.88 million | The library support (7% below target, mainly attributed to timing of payments).\ndecrease in the indicator could also be attributed to the increase in the\nThis is a lagging measure as actual results for public library members are\nStates population from 2.78 million (June 2022) to 2.88 million (June 2023).\nunavailable before the 90-day deadline for agency annual reports to be\nThis is a lagging measure as actual results for public library members ar | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 3]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nTable of Contents\nLetter to the Minister 2\nHighlights of 1999-2000 3\nAbout Us 4\nChairperson’s Report 5\nChief Executive Officer’s Review 6\nFunctional Structure 10\nImproving Customer Service 11\nServices to Public Libraries 15\nWestern Australian Documentary Heritage Collections\nand Information Services 18\nState Records and Archival Management Services 22\nReference and Information Services 25\nBusiness Development 28\nPublic Programs 31\nResource Management 34\nCorporate Governance 40\nMembers of The Library Board of WA 43\nStanding Committee on Public Records 46\nPrincipal Officers of LISWA 47\nPerformance Indicators 48\nOutput Measures 53\nStaff Members 55\nStaff Achievements 58\nStaff Awards 60\nPublications 61\nWorkload Indicators 62\nFinancial Statements 65\nThe Library and Information Service of Western Australia 1\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\nHIGHLIGHTS: COLLECTIONS\nDigitisation of At-Risk Audio Visual\nCollections Project\nProgress continues on the State Library’s $5.385M at-risk audio visual During the last year the project has:\ndigitisation project funded by the Office of Digital Government from\n‡ Analysed approximately 40,000 audio visual collection records to\n2022 to 2026.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- Key\nState Library venues\nachievements and highlights against the three policy priority areas in\n‡ the State Library also delivered improved accessibility information on relation to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) communities are\nits website and feedback channels, provided various disability-related outlined below:\ntraining sessions for staff and volunteers and ensured that public\nPOLICY PRIORITY 1 – HARMONIOUS AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES\nlibrary resources are available in a range of accessible formats.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nAlexander Library Building. disability access consultants has envisaged that, subject to budget\nIn the nine months since it has been been completed.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- Also, the Ministry for Culture & the standards in human resource\nArts Standards and Guidelines management, the Public Sector Code\n$62,387 was spent on radio and Manual are accessible to all staff. of Ethics and LISWA’s Code of\nnewspaper advertising for events and Conduct.\nservices booked with Media Responsibility for compliance with\nDecisions. $5,280 was spent the Standards and ethical codes is I have put in place procedures\nsponsoring the West Coast Magazine documented through LISWA Online. designed to ensure such compliance\n(formerly The Western Review) and conducted appropriate internal\nOnline Internet site. $8,475 was spent A compliance monitoring and checks to satisfy myself that the\non various magazine and newspaper assessment program has been statement made in 1 is correct.\nadvertising booked direct with developed and implemented in the\npublishers.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nStaff Achievements\nLynn Allen the convict legacy, Centre for Western Allison Fyfe\nPro Chancellor, Curtin University of Australian History, Fremantle Prison, Western Australian Representative,\nTechnology.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 62]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nStaff Awards\nTerry Campbell Courtesy Award\nName Achievement\nThe Terry Campbell Courtesy Award is awarded to a staff\nmember who, on a particular occasion or, by general Rob Didcoe Management of major\nattitude to the public or to staff, has shown great courtesy building projects.\nand helpfulness.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 95]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 94\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nSECTION 9: APPENDICES\nService Delivery\n2017–2018 2018–2019 2019–2020 2020–2021 2021–2022\nState Library visits\nState Library building visits 1,165,186 1,209,175 770,327 449,085 347,984\nState Library website visits 694,156 618,474 686,282 746,598 714,578\nState Library services\nMembership of State Library 26,929 26,992 30,215 82,661 89,531\nInformation enquiries (in person and online) 20,633 19,835 19,031 17,046 19,006\nAttendance at training, tours and events – in person and online 33,602 39,338 43,643 26,971 29,454\nLoans to Library members 26,576 27,940 22,499 25,664 23,506\nOnline collections\nDownloads of online resources (licensed) 371,928 298,735 633,635 681,597 894,543\nDigital objects available (State Library collections) 249,918 263,096 281,692 323,518 319,987\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- [pages 95,96]\nc libraries 232 233 233 233 232\nItems dispatched to refresh public library collections 346,093 367,715 355,947 294,444 277,781\nNew items delivered to public libraries 285,425 299,837 306,236 263,235 259,522\nPublic libraries titles catalogued 87,789 101,526 86,894 105,028 78,545\nEnquiries and consultancies 3,408 2,507 2,436 2,214 1,643\nPublic library staff attending training (in person and online) 550 447 557 714 983\nNumber of inter library loans between local governments* 51,621 61,879 65,868\nServices to public libraries\nFacebook engagements* 1,934,900 2,892,800\nFacebook reach* 9,700,000 15,000,000\nFacebook followers* 39,638 52,271\nInstagram followers* 3,826 4,579\nTwitter followers* 6,268 6,558\nSoundcloud streams* 2,259\nYouTube views* 70,437 56,608\n*New count, historical data not available\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nHIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR YEAR\nOur four priority areas: Our values:\nWe achieve our priorities by being\ncommunity-focused, responsive, respectful,\naccountable and innovative\n01 Reflect the rich diversity of our community in how we collect, preserve\nand share our unique Western Australian stories\n02 Deliver services that are responsive to the needs of the community and\noffer opportunities for growth, connection and empowerment\n03 Champion the essential role of local public libraries in our communities\nin supporting innovation and providing a sense of belonging\n04 Realise our potential through fostering a dynamic staff culture and an\nefficient and sustainable operating environment\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 12\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 38\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nStaff development VOLUNTEERS\nVolunteers play an important role in the State Library, working alongside staff and\nThe State Library remains committed to staff development and provided the\nteams and assisting with day-to-day activities, short term projects and events.\nfollowing training and professional development opportunities during the year:\nP Integrity Awareness Training Program – all new staff, and those who had not They assist with:\ncompleted the training previously, participated in online training courses – checking the values of State Library books via online bookshops;\nincluding: Ethical conduct; Serving the public interest; Confidentiality, Social – early literacy programs for pre-school age children;\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 39\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\n– Emergency Procedures (mandatory for new staff); GOVERNMENT BUILDING TRAINING POLICY\n– Ergonomics; No contracts subject to this policy were awarded during the year.\n– Hand Hygiene;\nPROCUREMENT REFORM\n– Manual Tasks;\nThe State Government implemented a new Procurement Framework including\n– Situational Awareness; and\nthe Western Australia Procurement Act 2020 and the Western Australian\n– Workplace Health and Safety (mandatory for new staff).\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- 2000-2001 Business Planning cycle. procedures which have an effect or\nA draft Risk Management Policy is potential effect on members of the\nWestern Australian Acts expected to be presented to the public, are available for public\n· Disability Services Act 1993 Library Board in July 2000. inspection from the FOI Coordinator\n· Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in the Alexander Library Building.\n· Financial Administration Year 2000\nand Audit Act 1985 The Library and Information Service FOI Coordinator\n· Freedom of Information Act 1992 of Western Australia was committed Library and Information\n· Industrial Relations Act 1979 to minimising the impact of the Year Service of Western Australia\n· Minimum Conditions of 2000 problem.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- Percentage of injured workers\nGreater than or\nreturned to work within equal to 80% RISK MANAGEMENT\n(i) 100% (i) 100% Target achieved\n(i) 13 weeks and return to work\nThe Library Board has oversight of risk management at the State Library through\nwithin 26 weeks\n(ii) 26 weeks\nthe Board’s Audit and Risk Committee.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 41]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 40\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nINTERNAL AUDIT In 2021–2022, the State Library recorded:\nIn compliance with Section 53(1)(d) of the Financial Management Act 2006 – 0 breaches of the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management\nand Treasurers' Instruction 1201, the Library Board of Western Australia has – 0 breaches of the Library's Code of Conduct\nestablished and maintains, an effective Internal Audit function to improve – 0 formal grievances\ngovernance, integrity, risk management and internal controls within the agency.\n– 0 Public Interest Disclosure\nThe role of Internal Audit is contained in the Audit Charter that is endorsed by the\nINTEGRITY STRATEGY FOR WA PUBLIC AUTHORITIES\nAudit and Risk Committee and approved by the Library Board.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2024:\nExecutive\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Officer Observers\nFinance Assists in the effective discharge Constance Jenny Archibald (to February CEO and Director Corporate\nof the Board’s statutory Wiebrands 2024), Dene Cranwell and John State Librarian Services\nMet four times\nfinancial responsibilities and Day (from February 2024)\nduring the year CFO\nprovides strategic advice on\nkey performance measures and\nfinancial matters\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk Matthew Wayne Scheggia, John Day (to CEO and Office of the Auditor\nmanagement functions of the Gilfellon February 2024), Jenny Archibald State Librarian General\nMet four times\nState Library (from February 2024) and\nduring the year Director Corporate\nReny Varkey (external)\nServices\nInternal Auditor\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2023:\nExecutive\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Observers\nOfficer\nFinance Assists in the effective discharge of the Constance Wiebrands Jenny Archibald CEO and State Director Strategic\nBoard’s statutory financial responsibilities Librarian and Corporate\nMet four times Dene Cranwell\nand provides strategic advice on key Services\nduring the year\nperformance measures and financial matters Chief Finance\nassociated with the strategic objectives and Officer\noperations of the Library\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk management Matthew Gilfellon Wayne Scheggia CEO and State Office of the\nfunctions of the Library Librarian Auditor General\nMet four times John Day\nduring the year Reny Varkey Director Strategic\nand Corporate\n(external)\nServices\nInternal Auditor\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- Membership of Committees at 30 June 2025:\nCommittee Purpose Chair Member Name Executive Officer Observers\nFinance Assists in the effective Constance Wiebrands Dene Cranwell and CEO and Director Corporate Services\nMet four times discharge of the Board’s John Day State Librarian CFO\nduring the year statutory financial\nresponsibilities and provides\nstrategic advice on key\nperformance measures and\nfinancial matters\nAudit and Risk Oversees the audit and risk Matthew Gilfellon Wayne Scheggia, CEO and Office of the Auditor General\nMet four times management functions of the Jenny Archibald State Librarian Director Corporate Services\nduring the year State Library and Reny Varkey Internal Auditor\nPolicy and Legislation Advises on matters effecting Michelle Brennand Sandy Anghie CEO and Manager Policy and\nMet two times Board legislation and and State Librarian Research\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 80]\nGOVERNANCE\nRisk Management Significant and practical recommendations were made in several areas,\nincluding:\nThe Library Board has oversight of risk management through its Audit\n‡ staff recruitment, selection and appointment (ensuring compliance\nand Risk Committee, which regularly reviews the Strategic Risk Register.\nwith the Public Sector Commissioner’s Instructions)\nThe Operational Risk Register, which includes Work Heathy and ‡ effective management of the digitisation of the State Library’s\nSafety Risks, is reviewed regularly by all Directorates who develop and collections\nimplement treatment action plans as required.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nsignificant collections that need to be Public Library Services, went on willingness to back me and in part-\nmade available to increasing numbers long service leave and decided icular for the many hours he has\nof people, and with decaying or at risk she wished to pursue other activities. contributed in the last year to dev-\ncollections, we need to investigate Debrah is a great loss to us and she eloping governance and legislative\nhow we can augment the funds from made a significant contribution in the models to take the Board forward.\ngovernment.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- Estimated Cost of Claims per $100 payroll $0.58 $0.496\nCost of Claims Incurred x 100\nOccupational Health and Safety Total Payroll\nThe Occupational Safety and Health\nCommittee continued the personal Premium Rate 1.09% 1.66%\ndevelopment of staff in OSH issues.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- The figures now more Support staff activities counted are current serials issues\naccurately reflect the different levels of cataloguing for different\ntypes of stock and client groups. processed, new books processed, items reshelved\n(i) Public library stock includes large numbers of junior and\nfiction stock which receives minimal cataloguing, with most non-\n1991-92 $1.64\nfiction being copy cataloguing.\n(ii) State Reference Library stock requires additional subject 1992-93 $1.67\naccess and has a range of material which requires original\n1993-94 $1.65\ncataloguing such as music, recordings, videos and maps.\n(iii) The cost of cataloguing stock for the Battye Library reflects 1994-95 $1.44\nthe high level of cataloguing required for this material (for which 1995-96* $1.92\nLISWA has national responsibility) and the amount of original\ncataloguing for unique Western Australian material.\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 14\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nEXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AT 30 JUNE 2022\nCatherine Clark Chris Penwald Administered legislation and other key\nCEO and State Librarian Director Strategic and Corporate legislation\n(from 1 April 2022) Services Legislation and Regulations administered by the\nExecutive Services manages Strategic and Corporate Library Board:\ninternal audit, strategic Services supports the P Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951\ngovernance support, marketing agency in the areas of\nP Library Board (Conduct of Proceedings)\nand communications and financial management and\nRegulations 1955\nsupport services to the CEO and budget planning, human\nP Library Board (Registered Public Libraries)\nState Librarian and the Library resource services, library\nRegulations 1985\nBoard.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- This has led\nP The Heads of Collections Group reviewed newspaper titles from the licensed PressReader\nto Australian Standards not being available from the\nrecommendations from a Contemporary online resource in 2021, current issues of these\nState Library (and other National, State and Territory\nIndigenous Collections Audit, and explored newspapers have not been accessible remotely by\nlibraries across Australia) since 2018.\nissues around the collection of online members of the Library.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- Procurement Rules as part of the procurement reform project. the Act\nResults, targets and commentary for commenced in full on 1 June 2021, the Library Board in fulfilling procurement\nMeasures\nState Library of Western Australia 2021–2022 activities and obligations undertook the following:\nResults Results Comments\nP The recruitment of a permanent full-time position of Senior\n2020–2021 2021–2022 Targets towards targets\nProcurement Officer\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 Target achieved\nP The preparation of its own Procurement Guidelines\n0 or 10%\nLost time injury and /or\ndisease (LTI/D) incidence 0 0 reduction in Target achieved P Establishing a Procurement Authorisation and Delegation Schedule\nincidence rate\nP Establishing Procurement and Contract Registers\n0 or 10%\nLost time injury and / or\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- In 2022–2023, the State Library received $1.402 million from the State\nGovernment’s Digital Capability Fund for the first 12 months of the Digitisation\nof At-Risk Audio Visual Collections Project, with an additional $3.983 million\nconfirmed in the May 2023 State Budget.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 39]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 38\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nStaff development VOLUNTEERS\nVolunteers play an important role in the State Library, working alongside staff and\nThe State Library remains committed to staff development and provided the\nteams and assisting with day-to-day activities, short term projects and events.\nfollowing training and professional development opportunities during the year:\nP Integrity Awareness Training Program – all new staff, and those who had not They assist with:\ncompleted the training previously, participated in online training courses – checking the values of State Library books via online bookshops;\nincluding: Ethical conduct; Serving the public interest; Confidentiality, Social – early literacy programs for pre-school age children;\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nResource Management\nManaging our People Workplace and improvement and significant changes\nHuman resource services were Enterprise Agreements in work practices.\nprovided to LISWA on a bureau basis Productivity initiatives were generated\nby the Ministry for Culture & the Arts. during the year providing for pay LISWA Values\nThese services were managed under increases under both the LISWA and Communication\nthe framework of a Service Delivery Individual Workplace Agreement and Communication, values and team\nAgreement (for Human Resources the Ministry for Culture & the Arts behaviours are fundamental to\nand Financial Services).\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)`\n- The primary income received by the Library Board and the\nTotal Royalties for Regions Fund 220 181\nrelevant notes are:\nGrants and subsidies from State Government:\nNotes 2022 2021\nGlobal maintenance specific purpose funding 100 25\n$'000 $'000\nTotal grants and subsidies from State Government 100 25\nIncome from State Government 3.1 29,765 29,971\nTotal income from State Government 29,765 29,971\nUser charges and fees 3.2 241 213\nCommonwealth grants and contributions 3.3 209 200 a) Service Appropriations are recognised as income at the fair value of consideration\nInterest revenue 3.4 8 5 received in the period in which the Library Board gains control of the appropriated\nBequest contributions 3.5 38 3 funds.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- Interest revenue 3.4 40 8\nBequest contributions 3.5 2 38\nOther revenue 3.6 794 758\n3.1 Income from State Government\n2023 2022\n$'000 $'000\nAppropriation received for the period:\n- Service appropriation 29,171 28,323\nTotal Service Appropriation 29,171 28,323\n- Assets transferred from/(to) other State government agencies during the period - 27\nTotal assets transferred - 27\nResources received free of charge from other Public Sector Entities during the\nperiod:\n-Services received free of charge 1057 1095\nTotal resources received 1,057 1,095\nRoyalties for Regions Fund:\n-Regional Community Services Account 196 220\nTotal Royalties for Regions Fund 196 220\nGrants from State Government:\n- Global maintenance specific purpose funding - 100\nTotal grants from State Government - 100\nTotal income from State Government 30,424 29,765\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- [pages 94,95,96,97]\neived 1,057 1,095\nRoyalties for Regions Fund:\n-Regional Community Services Account 196 220\nTotal Royalties for Regions Fund 196 220\nGrants from State Government:\n- Global maintenance specific purpose funding - 100\nTotal grants from State Government - 100\nTotal income from State Government 30,424 29,765\nService appropriations are recognised as income at the fair value of consideration received in the period in\nwhich the Library Board gains control of the appropriated funds.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2022-2023_Annual%20Report_web.pdf)`\n- These sessions covered topics\nsuch as record keeping, the Public Sector Commission’s new Ethical\nFoundations, the Code of Conduct, conflict of interest declarations,\nsocial media usage, Professional Development Plans, financial integrity\nand the new Reporting Misconduct Procedure.\n‡ The integrity portal on the staff intranet was updated to provide a\nsingle source of policies, procedures and resources for reporting\nintegrity matters.\n‡ The Integrity Governance Framework, the Fraud and Corruption\nControl Plan, the Integrity Breach Detection Activities Table and the\nManaging Conflicts of Interest Procedure and Declaration Form were\nreviewed and updated.\n‡ Integrity risks were included in the Operational Risk Register and\nmonitored throughout the year.\n‡ The bi-annual integrity report noted 1 conflict of interest, 17 offers\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 59\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nNotes to the Financial Statements\nFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022\nPre-conditional and conditional long service leave provisions are classified as non-current 2.2 Grants and Subsidies\nliabilities because the Library Board has an unconditional right to defer the settlement of\n2022 2021\nthe liability until the employee has completed the requisite years of service.\n$'000 $'000\nThe provision for long service leave is calculated at present value as the Library Board does\nRecurrent\nnot expect to wholly settle the amounts within 12 months.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n- These payments are estimated Regional subsidies 427 421\nusing the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement and discounted Visability Inc (formerly the Association for the Blind) 185 185\nusing market yields at the end of the reporting period on national government bonds with\nTotal grants and subsidies 9,015 7,645\nterms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.\na) Transactions in which the Library Board provides goods, services, assets (or\na) Employment on-costs: The settlement of annual and long service leave liabilities\nextinguishes a liability) or labour to another party without receiving approximately equal\ngives rise to the payment of employment on-costs including workers’ compensation\nvalue in return are categorised as 'Grant expenses'.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 43\n- Unique legislation references found: 71\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 62 |\n| Regulation | 9 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Financial Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 39\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of Western Martin Clery resigned from the Board in March\nLIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nAustralia Act 1951, listed as a Statutory Authority in 2022 and was replaced by Dene Cranwell. Andrew\nThe Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nSchedule 1 of the Financial Management Act 2006 Hammond resigned from the Board on 31 March\nstates that the Board shall consist of 13 members.\nand is subject to the provisions of the Public Sector 2022 and the replacement process is underway.\nEleven are appointed by the Governor for four years\nManagement A\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Disability Services Act 1993\nCollection Services leads the Director Library Services P Equal Opportunity Act 1984\ndevelopment and management Library Services delivers\nP Emergency Management Act 2005\nof the State Library’s physical services to the community\nP Financial Management Act 2006\nand digital collections and which inspire creativity and\nassociated data, through curiosity and play a vital P Freedom of Information Act 1992\ncollection activities and systems role in literacy and learning P Industrial Relations Act 1979\nencompassing acquisi\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- o\nSector Commission’s school-based youth programs.\nGovernment restrictions.\n\n[page 41]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 40\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nINTERNAL AUDIT In 2021–2022, the State Library recorded:\nIn compliance with Section 53(1)(d) of the Financial Management Act 2006 – 0 breaches of the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management\nand Treasurers' Instruction 1201, the Library Board of Western Australia has – 0 breaches of the Library's Code of Conduct\nestablished and maintains, an effective Internal Audit function\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- rdance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the State Library\nincurred the following expenditure in media and recruitment advertising. Total\nThe State Library made no Act of Grace payments under Section 80 of the\nexpenditure for 2021–2022 was $8,579.\nFinancial Management Act 2006 in 2021–2022.\nExpenditure was incurred in the following areas:\nUnauthorised use of credit cards\nState Library staff hold corporate credit cards where their functions warrant usage Advertising agencies -\nof this facility. Cardholders are reminded of their obli\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- HE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nCertification of Financial Statements\nFOR THE REPORTING PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022\nThe accompanying financial statements of the Library Board of\nWestern Australia have been prepared in compliance with the\nprovisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 from proper\naccounts and records to present fairly the financial transactions for the\nreporting period ended 30 June 2022 and the financial position as at\n30 June 2022.\nAt the date of signing we are not aware of any circumstances which\nwould render the partic\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Auditor General Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 24\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Auditor+General+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 13\nthe Minister for Culture and the Arts. processing are provided in collaboration with\nOther key legislation impacting on the\nthe Department of Local Government, Sport and\nLibrary included:\nDaniel Rozas Nunez Cultural Industries.\nActing Director Collection P Auditor General Act 2006\nServices Susan McEwan P Disability Services Act 1993\nCollection Services leads the Director Library Services P Equal Opportunity Act 1984\ndevelopment and management Library Services delivers\nP Emergency Management Act 2005\nof the State Library’s physical serv\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- an Government\nINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT has made policy or funding decisions affecting the continued existence of the Board.\n2022\nAuditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements\nThe Library Board of Western Australia\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the\nTo the Parliament of Western Australia financial statements. The objectives of my audit are to obtain reasonable assurance about\nwhether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- AIL TO: Perth BC PO Box 8489 Perth WA 6849 TEL: 08 6557\n7500\n\n[page 51]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 50\nIndependent Audit Opinion THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nAuditor General’s responsibilities Auditor General’s responsibilities\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is to As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is to\nexpress an opinion on the suitability of the design of the controls to achieve the overall control express\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- PAGE 50\nIndependent Audit Opinion THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nAuditor General’s responsibilities Auditor General’s responsibilities\nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is to As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility as an assurance practitioner is to\nexpress an opinion on the suitability of the design of the controls to achieve the overall control express an opinion on the key performance indicators. The objectives of my engagement are to\nobjectives an\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- nts,\nthe suitability of the design of controls to future periods is subject to the risk that the controls may\nbecome unsuitable because of changes in conditions. controls and key performance indicators\nI have complied with the independence requirements of the Auditor General Act 2006 and the\nReport on the audit of the key performance indicators relevant ethical requirements relating to assurance engagements. In accordance with ASQC 1\nQuality Control for Firms that Perform Audits and Reviews of Financial Reports and Other\nOpinion Financial\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 12\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Library+Board+of+Western+Australia+Act+1951\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- O and State Librarian Director Strategic and Corporate legislation\n(from 1 April 2022) Services Legislation and Regulations administered by the\nExecutive Services manages Strategic and Corporate Library Board:\ninternal audit, strategic Services supports the P Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951\ngovernance support, marketing agency in the areas of\nP Library Board (Conduct of Proceedings)\nand communications and financial management and\nRegulations 1955\nsupport services to the CEO and budget planning, human\nP Library Board (Registered Public Libraries)\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- slation\nand the Department of Education.\nOne new member was appointed to the Board since 1 July 2022, Sandy\nThe Library Board of Western Australia is constituted under the authority\nAnghie (July 2022). Sally Morgan resigned from the Board in July 2022.\nof the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951, listed as a Statutory\nAuthority in Schedule 1 of the Financial Management Act 2006 and is\nIn 2022–2023, the Board met on six occasions and carried out its\nsubject to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.\nresponsibilities in line with relev\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- y Board:\nGovernment Goal\nLegal Deposit Act 2012\nBetter Places: a quality environment\nLegal Deposit Regulations 2013\nwith liveable and affordable\ncommunities and vibrant regions\nAdministered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural\nIndustries:\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nAgency Desired Outcome #1 Agency Desired Outcome #2\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 The Western Australia community The Western Australia community\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 has access to the State Li\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n\n[page 6]\nStatement of Compliance\nHon. David Templeman MLA\nMinister for Culture and the Arts\nIn accordance with Section 61 of the Financial Management Act 2006, and\nin fulfillment of obligations imposed on the Board by the Library Board of\nWestern Australia Act 1951, we hereby submit for your information and\npresentation to Parliament the 72nd Annual Report of the Library Board\nof Western Australia for the period ended 30 June 2024.\nThe Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions\nof the Financial Ma\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- y 2024.\nEnabling Legislation The Board met on six occasions and carried out its responsibilities in line\nwith relevant legislation, the Library Board Charter and Code of Conduct.\nThe Library Board of Western Australia is constituted under the authority\nof the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951, listed as a Statutory\nAuthority in Schedule 1 of the Financial Management Act 2006 and is\nLibrary Board of Western Australia, July 2024\nsubject to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.\nL-R: Councillor Jenny Archibald (Vice Chairman), Jodie\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 12\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Salaries+and+Allowances+Act+1975\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- itage collections\n(including the Indian Ocean Territories). Rural and and supports clients, whether online or visiting P Public Sector Management Act 1994\nremote local governments are further supported with the building, with specialist library and research P Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nthe selection and management of materials for their services and educational programs based on the\nP State Records Act 2000\npublic libraries. Library’s extensive and rich collections. Early literacy\nP State Superannuation Act 2000\ndevelopment is supported by\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ctual 2022 Variance\nEstimate\nFunding\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nDelivery of Services\nItem 74 Net amount appropriated to deliver services 27,931 115 28,046 28,046 -\nSection 25 Transfer of service appropriation - - - - -\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes - Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 277 - 277 277 -\nTotal appropriations provided to deliver services 28,208 115 28,323 28,323 -\nGrand total 28,208 115 28,323 28,323 -\n\n[page 64]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 63\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nNote\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ncy Indicator\nProcurement Act 2020 Efficiency Indicator Average cost of State Government\nAverage cost per support for public library services per\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nThe State Library's outcome-based management framework was not\nState Records Act 2000\nchanged for 2022–2023.\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\n2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRAR\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- 23\n2023\n2023 Budget Supplementary\nEstimate Funding Revised Budget 2023 Actual 2023 Variance\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000\nDelivery of Services\nItem 74 Net amount appropriated to deliver services 27,937 957 28,894 28,894 -\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes - Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 277 - 277 277 -\nTotal appropriations provided to deliver services 28,214 957 29,171 29,171 -\nGrand total 28,214 957 29,171 29,171 -\n30 June 2023 Page 18 of 43\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- rd (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 78\n\n[page 79]\nGOVERN\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State Records Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=State+Records+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Management Act 1994\nremote local governments are further supported with the building, with specialist library and research P Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nthe selection and management of materials for their services and educational programs based on the\nP State Records Act 2000\npublic libraries. Library’s extensive and rich collections. Early literacy\nP State Superannuation Act 2000\ndevelopment is supported by the Better Beginnings\nFamily Literacy Program and Western Australian P Work Health and Safety Act 2020\npublic libraries are\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- disciplinary action instigated by the notifiable\n- During 2021–2022, the position of Corporate Information Coordinator was\nauthority during the reporting period\nfilled providing staff support with recordkeeping requirements and guidance in\ncomplying with the State Records Act 2000. During the year, 98 staff completed\ntraining in the use of the electronic recordkeeping system.\nFREEDOM OF INFORMATION\nUnder Schedule 2 of the Freedom of Information Regulations 1993, the\nDepartment of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries manages\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- cost per support for public library services per\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nThe State Library's outcome-based management framework was not\nState Records Act 2000\nchanged for 2022–2023.\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\n2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 69\n\n[page 71]\nDISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE\nMinister\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- 022–2023, the State Library recorded:\nDuring 2022–2023, the Corporate Information Coordinator provided staff\n‡ zero breaches of the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource\nsupport with recordkeeping requirements and guidance in complying\nManagement\nwith the State Records Act 2000.\n‡ zero breaches of the Library's Code of Conduct\nFreedom of Information\n‡ zero formal grievances\nUnder Schedule 2 of the Freedom of Information Regulations 1993, the\n‡ zero Public Interest Disclosures.\nDepartment of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Indus\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 78\n\n[page 79]\nGOVERNANCE\nPerformance Manage\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Sector Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Public+Sector+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- community engagement\nP Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nmaterials for 232 public libraries across the State with Western Australian heritage collections\n(including the Indian Ocean Territories). Rural and and supports clients, whether online or visiting P Public Sector Management Act 1994\nremote local governments are further supported with the building, with specialist library and research P Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nthe selection and management of materials for their services and educational programs based on the\nP State Records Act 20\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Board in July 2022.\nof the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951, listed as a Statutory\nAuthority in Schedule 1 of the Financial Management Act 2006 and is\nIn 2022–2023, the Board met on six occasions and carried out its\nsubject to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.\nresponsibilities in line with relevant legislation, the Library Board Charter\nand Code of Conduct.\nResponsible Minister\nThe Hon. David Templeman MLA, Minister for Culture and the Arts,\nis responsible for the Library Board of Western Australia which has\novers\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ons of Employment Act 1993 Efficiency Indicator\nProcurement Act 2020 Efficiency Indicator Average cost of State Government\nAverage cost per support for public library services per\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nThe State Library's outcome-based management framework was not\nState Records Act 2000\nchanged for 2022–2023.\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\n2022\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- lia is constituted under the authority\nof the Library Board of Western Australia Act 1951, listed as a Statutory\nAuthority in Schedule 1 of the Financial Management Act 2006 and is\nLibrary Board of Western Australia, July 2024\nsubject to the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.\nL-R: Councillor Jenny Archibald (Vice Chairman), Jodie Holbrook, Anna Moulton, Jen McGrath (proxy for Lanie Chopping),\nHon. John Day (Chairman), Catherine Clark (Executive Officer), Constance Wiebrands, Matthew Gilfellon\nResponsible Minister\nAbsent: Michelle\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- f Information Act 1992\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Entities%29%2C+the+Financial+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the Financial Management Act 2006, the Treasurer’s\n keeping proper accounts Instructions and other relevant written law.\n preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian\nAccounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\nand the Treasurer’s Instructions\n such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial\nstatements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nPage 1 of 5\nPage 2 of 5\n7th Floor Albert Facey Ho\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- by the The Library Board of\n• preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian Western Australia are sufficiently adequate to provide reasonable assurance that the receipt,\nAccounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006 expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property and the\nand the Treasurer’s Instructions incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with the State’s financial reporting framework\nduring the year ended 30 June 2023.\n• such i\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- oper accounts 30 June 2024, and the controls were implemented as designed as at 30 June 2024.\n• preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian The Board’s responsibilities\nAccounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\nand the Treasurer’s Instructions The Board is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining controls to ensure that\n• such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial the receipt, expenditure and investment\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf\nand cash flows of the Board for the year ended 30 June 2025 and the financial position as\nat the end of that period\nReport on the audit of controls\n• in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the\nFinancial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions. Opinion\nI have undertaken a reasonable assurance engagement on the design and implementation of\nBasis for opinion controls exercised by the Board. The controls exercised by the Board are those policies and\nprocedures establis\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- on and disposal of property and\n• preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian\nthe incurring of liabilities are in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006, the\nAccounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\nTreasurer’s Instructions and other relevant written law.\nand the Treasurer’s Instructions\n• such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial\nstatements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Work Health and Safety Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Work+Health+and+Safety+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tional programs based on the\nP State Records Act 2000\npublic libraries. Library’s extensive and rich collections. Early literacy\nP State Superannuation Act 2000\ndevelopment is supported by the Better Beginnings\nFamily Literacy Program and Western Australian P Work Health and Safety Act 2020\npublic libraries are supported with advice, training P Workers Compensation of Injury Management\nand professional development opportunities. Act 1981\n\n[page 16]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 15\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nThe Western Australian Go\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nThe State Library's outcome-based management framework was not\nState Records Act 2000\nchanged for 2022–2023.\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\n2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 69\n\n[page 71]\nDISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE\nMinisterial Directions Employment and industrial relations\nThe full-time equivalent (FTE) sta\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ry building;\n‡ Situational Awareness\naccepting that employee and client health and safety is primarily a\nresponsibility of management. Specific policies, work practices and ‡ Workplace Health and Safety (mandatory for new staff).\nprocedures compliant with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 have\nMeasures Results, targets and commentary for State Library of Western Australia 2022–2023\nResults Results Comments\nTargets\n2021–2022 2022–2023 towards targets\nNumber of fatalities 0 0 0 Target achieved\nLost time injury and/or disease (LTI/D) incidence ra\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- y Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 78\n\n[page 79]\nGOVERNANCE\nPerformance Management Framework Changes to Outcome-based\nManagement Framework\nT\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- m injuries and risks to health while they are at work or visiting\nthe State Library building; accepting that employee and client health and\nsafety is primarily a responsibility of management. Specific policies, work\npractices and procedures compliant with the Work Health and Safety\nAct 2020 have been developed to address hazards and hazardous work\nprocesses in the workplace.\nThe State Library is progressing with the development of a Work\nHealth and Safety Manual and Policy to assist in the promotion and\nsupport of the health, safety and wellbein\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Disability Services Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Disability+Services+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ralian and Commonwealth Acts. 2000-2001 Business Planning cycle. procedures which have an effect or\nA draft Risk Management Policy is potential effect on members of the\nWestern Australian Acts expected to be presented to the public, are available for public\n· Disability Services Act 1993 Library Board in July 2000. inspection from the FOI Coordinator\n· Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in the Alexander Library Building.\n· Financial Administration Year 2000\nand Audit Act 1985 The Library and Information Service FOI Coordinator\n· Freedom of Informatio\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- ing are provided in collaboration with\nOther key legislation impacting on the\nthe Department of Local Government, Sport and\nLibrary included:\nDaniel Rozas Nunez Cultural Industries.\nActing Director Collection P Auditor General Act 2006\nServices Susan McEwan P Disability Services Act 1993\nCollection Services leads the Director Library Services P Equal Opportunity Act 1984\ndevelopment and management Library Services delivers\nP Emergency Management Act 2005\nof the State Library’s physical services to the community\nP Financial Management Act 2006\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 77\n\n[page 78]\nGOVERNANCE\nAdministered Legislation\nLegal Deposit Act 2012 Other Key Legislation Impacting on the Agency\nLegal Deposit Regulations 2013 Auditor General Act 2006\nDisability Services Act 1993\nAdministered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nCultural Industries\nEmergency Management Act 2005\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulat\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- N AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 65\n\n[page 66]\nGOVERNANCE AND RISK\nAdministered Legislation\nLegal Deposit Act 2012 Other Key Legislation Impacting on Agency\nLegal Deposit Regulations 2013 Auditor General Act 2006\nDisability Services Act 1993\nAdministered by DLGSC\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regu\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- N AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 65\n\n[page 66]\nGOVERNANCE AND RISK\nAdministered Legislation\nLegal Deposit Act 2012 Other Key Legislation Impacting on Agency\nLegal Deposit Regulations 2013 Auditor General Act 2006\nDisability Services Act 1993\nAdministered by DLGSC\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regu\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Minimum+Conditions+of+Employment+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- associated data, through curiosity and play a vital P Freedom of Information Act 1992\ncollection activities and systems role in literacy and learning P Industrial Relations Act 1979\nencompassing acquisition, processing, storage, at every stage of life. The\nP Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\npreservation, digitisation, distribution and access. Directorate is responsible for\nP Procurement Act 2020\nThe Directorate also manages the acquisition of the interpretation of and community engagement\nP Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nmaterials for 232 p\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ffectiveness Indicators\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nNumber of State Library accesses Percentage of Western Australians\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979 Percentage of visitors who are that are a member of a public library\nsatisfied with State Library services\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 Efficiency Indicator\nProcurement Act 2020 Efficiency Indicator Average cost of State Government\nAverage cost per support for public library services per\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management A\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- 951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- 951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 Library Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act 202\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- 951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 Library Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act 202\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Public+Interest+Disclosure+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- f life. The\nP Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\npreservation, digitisation, distribution and access. Directorate is responsible for\nP Procurement Act 2020\nThe Directorate also manages the acquisition of the interpretation of and community engagement\nP Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nmaterials for 232 public libraries across the State with Western Australian heritage collections\n(including the Indian Ocean Territories). Rural and and supports clients, whether online or visiting P Public Sector Management Act 1994\nremote local governments\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- member of a public library\nsatisfied with State Library services\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993 Efficiency Indicator\nProcurement Act 2020 Efficiency Indicator Average cost of State Government\nAverage cost per support for public library services per\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nThe State Library's outcome-based management framework was not\nState Records Act 2000\nchanged for 2022–2023.\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Heal\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ceedings) Regulations 1955\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPO\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 Library Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REP\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 Library Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REP\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State Superannuation Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=State+Superannuation+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- st library and research P Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nthe selection and management of materials for their services and educational programs based on the\nP State Records Act 2000\npublic libraries. Library’s extensive and rich collections. Early literacy\nP State Superannuation Act 2000\ndevelopment is supported by the Better Beginnings\nFamily Literacy Program and Western Australian P Work Health and Safety Act 2020\npublic libraries are supported with advice, training P Workers Compensation of Injury Management\nand professional development op\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- per\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nState Library accesss public library member\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nThe State Library's outcome-based management framework was not\nState Records Act 2000\nchanged for 2022–2023.\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\n2022–2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 69\n\n[page 71]\nDISCLOSURES AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE\nMinisterial Directions Employment and industrial relations\nTh\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- rial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation of Injury Management Act 1981\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2023–2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 78\n\n[page 79]\nGOVERNANCE\nPerformance Management Framework Changes to Outc\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- y Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 66\n\n[page 67]\nGOVERNANCE AND RISK\nPerformance Management Framework Chang\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- y Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 66\n\n[page 67]\nGOVERNANCE AND RISK\nPerformance Management Framework Chang\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Under+the+Contaminated+Sites+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e carrying amounts of each of the following categories of financial assets and financial The Library Board is not aware of any contingent liabilities existing as at 30 June 2022.\nliabilities at the end of the reporting period are:\nContaminated sites\n2022 2021 Under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the Library Board is required to report known and\n$'000 $'000 suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation\n(DWER). In accordance with the Act, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk\nFinancial assets\nto hu\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- 3 2\n300,001 - 350,000 1 1\n7.2.2 Contingent liabilities\nThe Library Board is not aware of any contingent liabilities existing as at 30 June 2023 or 30 June 2022. $'000 $'000\nShort-term employee benefits 769 795\nContaminated sites\nPost-employment benefits 88 86\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the Library Board is required to report known and suspected Other long-term benefits 54 -\ncontaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance with the Termination benefits - 114\nAct, DWER classifies these sites on\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- tion band of senior officers\nThe Library Board is not aware of any contingent liabilities existing as at 30 June 2024 or 30 June 2023, other\nthan as described below. Compensation band ($) 2024 2023\n50,001 – 100,000 2 -\nContaminated sites 150,001 – 200,000 2 3\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the Library Board is required to report known and suspected 300,001 - 350,000 1 1\ncontaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance with the\nAct, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human hea\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- hin the following bands:\n7.2.2 Contingent liabilities\nCompensation band of senior officers\nThe Library Board is not aware of any contingent liabilities existing as at 30 June 2025 or 30 June 2024.\n2025 2024\nContaminated sites Compensation band ($) $'000 $'000\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the Library Board is required to report known and suspected 50,001 - 100,000 - 2\ncontaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance with the 150,001 – 200,000 3 2\nAct, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- hin the following bands:\n7.2.2 Contingent liabilities\nCompensation band of senior officers\nThe Library Board is not aware of any contingent liabilities existing as at 30 June 2025 or 30 June 2024.\n2025 2024\nContaminated sites Compensation band ($) $'000 $'000\nUnder the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the Library Board is required to report known and suspected 50,001 - 100,000 - 2\ncontaminated sites to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). In accordance with the 150,001 – 200,000 3 2\nAct, DWER classifies these sites on the basis of\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Library Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Library+Board+%28Conduct+of+Proceedings%29+Regulations+1955\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 2013\nwith liveable and affordable\ncommunities and vibrant regions\nAdministered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural\nIndustries:\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nAgency Desired Outcome #1 Agency Desired Outcome #2\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 The Western Australia community The Western Australia community\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 has access to the State Library's engages with public library collections,\ncollections, services and programs services and programs\nLi\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- 06\nDisability Services Act 1993\nAdministered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nCultural Industries\nEmergency Management Act 2005\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- Key Legislation Impacting on Agency\nLegal Deposit Regulations 2013 Auditor General Act 2006\nDisability Services Act 1993\nAdministered by DLGSC\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 Library Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- Key Legislation Impacting on Agency\nLegal Deposit Regulations 2013 Auditor General Act 2006\nDisability Services Act 1993\nAdministered by DLGSC\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955 Library Board\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\n(Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985 Library Board (State\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Statutory Corporations (Liability of Directors) Act 1996\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Statutory+Corporations+%28Liability+of+Directors%29+Act+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ent on acquiring\nTotal\ngeneral reference and Heritage materials. 125 105 109 41 40 46 1 166 145 156\nHeadcount\nInsurance\nInsurance premiums were paid to indemnify any director against a liability\nincurred under sections 13 and 14 of the Statutory Corporations (Liability of\nDirectors) Act 1996. The amount paid for Directors and Officers liability insurance\nfor the period 11 November 2021 to 11 November 2022 was $6,946.\nWorkers’ compensation\nThere were two claims for workers’ compensation recorded in 2021–2022 with no\nlost time. This compares with t\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- sures\nExpenditure was incurred in the following areas:\nInsurance\nAdvertising agencies -\nInsurance premiums were paid to indemnify any director against a\nMarket research organisations -\nliability incurred under Sections 13 and 14 of the Statutory Corporations\n(Liability of Directors) Act 1996. The amount paid for Directors and Polling organisations -\nOfficers liability insurance for the period 11 November 2022 to 11 Direct mail organisations -\nNovember 2023 was $6,836.50.\nMedia advertising organisations $1,799\nState Law Publisher $47\nOther Legal R\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- o Act of Grace with the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse\npayments made. Act 2018.\nInsurance\nInsurance premiums were paid to indemnify any Director against a\nliability incurred under Sections 13 and 14 of the Statutory Corporations\n(Liability of Directors) Act 1996. The amount paid for Directors and\nOfficers liability insurance for the period of 11 November 2024 to\n11 November 2025 was $8,025.\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 101\n\n[page 102]\nDISCLOSUR\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- o Act of Grace with the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse\npayments made. Act 2018.\nInsurance\nInsurance premiums were paid to indemnify any Director against a\nliability incurred under Sections 13 and 14 of the Statutory Corporations\n(Liability of Directors) Act 1996. The amount paid for Directors and\nOfficers liability insurance for the period of 11 November 2024 to\n11 November 2025 was $8,025.\nSTATE LIBRARY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA | 101\n\n[page 102]\nDISCLOSUR\n Source: `other-pdfs/30-9-2025_Annual-20Report-202024-2025_accessible.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Equal Opportunity Act 1984\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Equal+Opportunity+Act+1984\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t or\nA draft Risk Management Policy is potential effect on members of the\nWestern Australian Acts expected to be presented to the public, are available for public\n· Disability Services Act 1993 Library Board in July 2000. inspection from the FOI Coordinator\n· Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in the Alexander Library Building.\n· Financial Administration Year 2000\nand Audit Act 1985 The Library and Information Service FOI Coordinator\n· Freedom of Information Act 1992 of Western Australia was committed Library and Information\n· Industrial Relations\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- tment of Local Government, Sport and\nLibrary included:\nDaniel Rozas Nunez Cultural Industries.\nActing Director Collection P Auditor General Act 2006\nServices Susan McEwan P Disability Services Act 1993\nCollection Services leads the Director Library Services P Equal Opportunity Act 1984\ndevelopment and management Library Services delivers\nP Emergency Management Act 2005\nof the State Library’s physical services to the community\nP Financial Management Act 2006\nand digital collections and which inspire creativity and\nassociated data, through cu\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ibrary:\nService Service\nAuditor General Act 2006\nState Library Services Public Library Services\nDisability Services Act 1993 (ensuring that the community has (supporting local government in\nequitable access to the State Library's providing public collections,\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\ncollections, services and programs) services and programs)\nEmergency Management Act 2005\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nEffectiveness Indicators Effectiveness Indicators\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nNumber of State Library accesses Percentage of Western Aus\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Administration+and+Audit+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/AR1999_2000Fin.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- located to the Ministry to\npay staff salaries, and the remaining funds needed for the Board’s operations\nunder the direct control of the Board. The financial statements reflect this\nsituation.\nThis report has been prepared in accordance with provisions of the Financial\nAdministration and Audit Act 1985.\nYours sincerely\nMrs Kay Poustie Mrs Nola Waters\nChairperson of the Board Member of the Board\n24 August 2000\n2 The Library and Information Service of Western Australia\n\n[page 5]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nHighlights of 1999 - 2000\n(cid:2) LISWA\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- F WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nPERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000\nScope\nI have audited the key effectiveness and efficiency performance indicators of The Library Board\nof Western Australia for the year ended June 30, 2000 under the provisions of the Financial\nAdministration and Audit Act 1985.\nThe Board is responsible for developing and maintaining proper records and systems for\npreparing and presenting performance indicators. I have conducted an audit of the key\nperformance indicators in order to express an opinion on them to the Parliament as re\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- ~ 2 0 0 0\nThe Library Board of Western Australia\nCertification of financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2000\nThe accompanying financial statements of The Library Board of Western Australia have been prepared in compliance with\nthe provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985 from proper accounts and records to present fairly the\nfinancial transactions for the year ending 30 June 2000 and the financial position as at 30 June 2000.\nAt the date of signing we are not aware of any circumstances which would render the particulars inclu\n Source: `other-pdfs/AR1999_2000Fin.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ity Services Act 1993 Library Board in July 2000. inspection from the FOI Coordinator\n· Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in the Alexander Library Building.\n· Financial Administration Year 2000\nand Audit Act 1985 The Library and Information Service FOI Coordinator\n· Freedom of Information Act 1992 of Western Australia was committed Library and Information\n· Industrial Relations Act 1979 to minimising the impact of the Year Service of Western Australia\n· Minimum Conditions of 2000 problem. To achieve this a Alexander Library Building\nEmployment Act 1993\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- Library Services delivers\nP Emergency Management Act 2005\nof the State Library’s physical services to the community\nP Financial Management Act 2006\nand digital collections and which inspire creativity and\nassociated data, through curiosity and play a vital P Freedom of Information Act 1992\ncollection activities and systems role in literacy and learning P Industrial Relations Act 1979\nencompassing acquisition, processing, storage, at every stage of life. The\nP Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\npreservation, digitisation, distribution and\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- red by the Department of Local Government, Sport and\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nCultural Industries\nEmergency Management Act 2005\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nLibrary Board (Registered Public Libraries) Regulations 1985\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nLibrary Board (State Library) Regulations 1956\nMinimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\nProcurement Act 2020\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nPublic Sector Manageme\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Industrial Relations Act 1979\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Industrial+Relations+Act+1979\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Opportunity Act 1984 in the Alexander Library Building.\n· Financial Administration Year 2000\nand Audit Act 1985 The Library and Information Service FOI Coordinator\n· Freedom of Information Act 1992 of Western Australia was committed Library and Information\n· Industrial Relations Act 1979 to minimising the impact of the Year Service of Western Australia\n· Minimum Conditions of 2000 problem. To achieve this a Alexander Library Building\nEmployment Act 1993 project team was assembled early in Perth Cultural Centre\n· Occupational Health, Safety 19\n Source: `annual-reports/2000.pages.jsonl`\n- s to the community\nP Financial Management Act 2006\nand digital collections and which inspire creativity and\nassociated data, through curiosity and play a vital P Freedom of Information Act 1992\ncollection activities and systems role in literacy and learning P Industrial Relations Act 1979\nencompassing acquisition, processing, storage, at every stage of life. The\nP Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993\npreservation, digitisation, distribution and access. Directorate is responsible for\nP Procurement Act 2020\nThe Directorate also manages the\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- stries\nEmergency Management Act 2005\nLibrary Board of Western Australia Act 1951\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nLibrary Board (Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations 1955\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nLibrary \n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Treasure Stories\nInspire Possibilities\nStrengthen Communities", "vision_source_page": 8, "purposes": "We achieve our priorities by being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative.", "purposes_source_page": 8, "how_we_deliver": "We will provide high quality services based on community need.\nWe will make informed, timely decisions and communicate them clearly.\nWe will value others and respect their differences.\nWe will hold 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"source_page": 111 }, { "code": "CCE04", "measure": "Average cost of State Government support for public library services per public library member", "result": "$27.70", "status": "8% below target", "source_page": 111 } ], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf", "corporate_plan_url": "" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "S-WA-026", "entity_name": "State Library of Western Australia", "folder_name": "State-Library-of-Western-Australia", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "small", "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "[Page 3]\nA N N U A L R E P O R T 1 9 9 9 ~ 2 0 0 0\nTable of Contents\nLetter to the Minister 2\nHighlights of 1999-2000 3\nAbout Us 4\nChairperson’s Report 5\nChief Executive Officer’s Review 6\nFunctional 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Documentary Heritage Collections\nand Information Services 18\nState Records and Archival Management Services 22\nReference and Information Services 25\nBusiness Development 28\nPublic Programs 31\nResource Management 34\nCorporate Governance 40\nMembers of The Library Board of WA 43\nStanding Committee on Public Records 46\nPrincipal Officers of LISWA 47\nPerformance Indicators 48\nOutput Measures 53\nStaff Members 55\nStaff Achievements 58\nStaff Awards 60\nPublications 61\nWorkload Indicators 62\nFinancial Statements 65\nThe Library and Information Service of Western Australia 1", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "annual-reports/2000.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/AR1999_2000.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design 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or 10% reduction Target achieved\nseverity rate in severity rate\nPercentage of injured workers 50% 100% 100% Actual target Target achieved\nreturned to work (i) within 13 weeks to be stated No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of injured workers 50%* 100% 100% Greater than Target achieved\nreturned to work (ii) within 26 weeks or equal to 80% No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of managers trained in work 100% 94% 94% Greater than Target achieved\nhealth and safety injury management or equal to 80%\nresponsibilities, including refresher", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear 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Actual target Target achieved\nreturned to work (i) within 13 weeks to be stated No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of injured workers 50%* 100% 100% Greater than Target achieved\nreturned to work (ii) within 26 weeks or equal to 80% No new claims\nreported in 2024–2025\nPercentage of managers trained in work 100% 94% 94% Greater than Target achieved\nhealth and safety injury management or equal to 80%\nresponsibilities, including refresher", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-2025_1.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-026", "entity_name": "State Library of Western Australia", "folder_name": "State-Library-of-Western-Australia", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "[Page 41]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 40\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nINTERNAL AUDIT In 2021–2022, the State Library recorded:\nIn compliance with Section 53(1)(d) of the Financial Management Act 2006 – 0 breaches of the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management\nand Treasurers' Instruction 1201, the Library Board of Western Australia has – 0 breaches of the Library's Code of Conduct\nestablished and maintains, an effective Internal Audit function to improve – 0 formal grievances\ngovernance, integrity, risk management and internal controls within the agency.\n– 0 Public Interest Disclosure\nThe role of Internal Audit is contained in the Audit Charter that is endorsed by the\nINTEGRITY STRATEGY FOR WA PUBLIC AUTHORITIES\nAudit and Risk Committee and approved by the Library Board.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-026", "entity_name": "State Library of Western Australia", "folder_name": "State-Library-of-Western-Australia", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "[Page 41]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 40\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nINTERNAL AUDIT In 2021–2022, the State Library recorded:\nIn compliance with Section 53(1)(d) of the Financial Management Act 2006 – 0 breaches of the Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management\nand Treasurers' Instruction 1201, the Library Board of Western Australia has – 0 breaches of the Library's Code of Conduct\nestablished and maintains, an effective Internal Audit function to improve – 0 formal grievances\ngovernance, integrity, risk management and internal controls within the agency.\n– 0 Public Interest Disclosure\nThe role of Internal Audit is contained in the Audit Charter that is endorsed by the\nINTEGRITY STRATEGY FOR WA PUBLIC AUTHORITIES\nAudit and Risk Committee and approved by the Library Board.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-026", "entity_name": "State Library of Western Australia", "folder_name": "State-Library-of-Western-Australia", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "small", "title": "Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents", "idea": "Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.", "quote": "[Page 39]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 38\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nStaff development VOLUNTEERS\nVolunteers play an important role in the State Library, working alongside staff and\nThe State Library remains committed to staff development and provided the\nteams and assisting with day-to-day activities, short term projects and events.\nfollowing training and professional development opportunities during the year:\nP Integrity Awareness Training Program – all new staff, and those who had not They assist with:\ncompleted the training previously, participated in online training courses – checking the values of State Library books via online bookshops;\nincluding: Ethical conduct; Serving the public interest; Confidentiality, Social – early literacy programs for pre-school age children;", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-026", "entity_name": "State Library of Western Australia", "folder_name": "State-Library-of-Western-Australia", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "large", "title": "Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform", "idea": "Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.", "quote": "[Page 39]\n2021–2022 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 38\nTHE LIBRARY BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA\nStaff development VOLUNTEERS\nVolunteers play an important role in the State Library, working alongside staff and\nThe State Library remains committed to staff development and provided the\nteams and assisting with day-to-day activities, short term projects and events.\nfollowing training and professional development opportunities during the year:\nP Integrity Awareness Training Program – all new staff, and those who had not They assist with:\ncompleted the training previously, participated in online training courses – checking the values of State Library books via online bookshops;\nincluding: Ethical conduct; Serving the public interest; Confidentiality, Social – early literacy programs for pre-school age children;", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/CMD702_Annual%20Report%202021-2022_accessible.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-026", "entity_name": "State Library of Western Australia", "folder_name": "State-Library-of-Western-Australia", "category": "Regulation & Policy", "scale": "small", "title": "Regulatory burden scan for forms, 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