A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the Minister's direct intervention and discretionary powers in funding decisions for sport and recreation projects since the 2021 election. The answer confirms the Minister approves all grants under both the CSRFF and Innovation Challenge Program.

AnsweredQoN 455Legislative Assembly
Asked
24 March 2022
Portfolio
Sport and Recreation

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I refer to Ministerial decisions regarding projects funded by the Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and the Innovation Challenge Program grants, and I ask: (a) How many times has the Minister directly intervened in a decision for funding of a project or program since the 2021 State Election: (i) Please detail the project title, month of your final decision and length of time taken to execute the decision from receiving project details; and (b) How many times has Ministerial discretion been exercised on a project or program since the 2021 State Election: (i) Please detail the project title, month or your final decision and length of time taken to execute the decision from receiving project details?

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Answered
10 May 2022
Responded by
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
4 days
(a-b) The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) is the State Government’s capital works grants program for the development of basic sport and recreation infrastructure. The Minister approves all CSRFF grants under his authority.
The Innovation Challenge Program is a grants program for organisations, providing investment for innovative projects that increase physical activity participation in the community. The Minister approves all Innovation Challenge Program grants under his authority.

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