Question regarding funding for the Western Australian Ballet's relocation and ongoing support, including a request for matching funds and clarification on government assistance beyond existing grants.

AnsweredQoN 2564Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 April 2010
Portfolio
Culture and the Arts

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(1) In relation to the $2 million raised by the Western Australian Ballet to fund the company’s fit-out of the former Blind Institute building in Maylands, I ask:
(a) has the Minister received any request for matching funding; and
(i) if so, what is the Government’s response to this request?
(2) With the Western Australian Ballet no longer using His Majesty’s Theatre, and noting that the City of Bayswater is providing the new venue at a minimal rent, please advise what other assistance above tied Major Organisation Board (MOB) funding is the State Government providing to the Western Australian Ballet.

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Answered
18 May 2010
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
28 days
(1) (a) Yes.
(i)
The Government is yet to respond.
(2) The Ballet is still using His Majesty's Theatre.
$1.2 million dollars per annum has been allocated in the forward estimates.
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