Hon Ken Travers questions the Treasurer regarding the increase in the Keystart loan guarantee fee announced in the 2015-16 budget, specifically concerning the timing of advice, financial statement adjustments, and the impact on budget projections. The Treasurer provides answers confirming the timeline and adjustments.

AnsweredQoN 788Legislative Council
Asked
13 August 2015
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minister representing the Treasurer

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DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING — KEYSTART — LOAN GUARANTEE FEE
788. Hon KEN TRAVERS to the
minister representing the Treasurer:
I refer to the increase in the loan
guarantee fee for Keystart announced in the 2015–16 budget.
(1) On what date were Keystart and
the Department of Housing advised of this increase?
(2) Were any
adjustments made to the financial statements for Keystart and the Department of
Housing to reflect this increase prior to the budget papers being tabled in
Parliament?
(3) If yes to (2), what adjustments
were made?
(4) Do the
detailed financial projections contained in appendix 1 of budget paper No 3
show the full impact of this increase on the projections?
(5) If no to (4), why not and what
is the full impact?

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I thank the member for some notice
of the question.
(1) Keystart and the Department of Housing were formally advised on 20
April 2015.
(2) Yes, as per the standard budget process.
(3) Adjustments were made to reflect the
introduction of a 70 basis point loan guarantee fee for Keystart, local
governments and universities. The impact of these adjustments is detailed in
budget paper No 3 on pages 5, 88 and 95.
(4) Yes.
(5) Not applicable.

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