A WA parliamentary question seeks details on government investment in the 2007 Surf Life Saving Championships, including amounts spent, planned expenditure, and allocation of funds. The answer provides details on expenditure and future commitments.

AnsweredQoN 838Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 April 2006
Portfolio
Tourism

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With reference to the Ministerial Statement regarding the 2007 Surf Life Saving Championships, I ask -
(1) For which years has the government committed to invest $1.8 million to secure this event for Western Australia?
(2) How much has been spent so far on this event?
(3) Specifically, on what was the money spent?
(4) How much more does the Government intend to spend on this event?
(5) Specifically, on what will these funds be spent?

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Answered
3 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
27 days
2) Approximately $25,000 has been spent so far. 3) The money has been allocated to marketing, specifically a sales initiative to directly target competitor registrations and bookings for the inaugural Western Australian event. 4) The Western Australian Government has committed to contributing $1.8 million per annum (2007, 2008 and 2009) to secure the event for Western Australia. 5) The funds will be allocated to marketing and rights fees.
3) The money has been allocated to marketing, specifically a sales initiative to directly target competitor registrations and bookings for the inaugural Western Australian event. 4) The Western Australian Government has committed to contributing $1.8 million per annum (2007, 2008 and 2009) to secure the event for Western Australia. 5) The funds will be allocated to marketing and rights fees.
4) The Western Australian Government has committed to contributing $1.8 million per annum (2007, 2008 and 2009) to secure the event for Western Australia. 5) The funds will be allocated to marketing and rights fees.
5) The funds will be allocated to marketing and rights fees.

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