❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses concerns about potential 'cash for access' schemes involving ministers and political party donations. Another question concerns budget cuts to government grants and the process for determining which grants will be reduced.
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business observers’ program — cash for access to ministers
I refer to recent media reports about cash for access to ministers. (1) Is it correct that under a business observers’ program ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (2) Is there any further or other process through which ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE
I refer to recent media reports about cash for access to ministers. (1) Is it correct that under a business observers’ program ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (2) Is there any further or other process through which ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) Is it correct that under a business observers’ program ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (2) Is there any further or other process through which ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) Is there any further or other process through which ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them?
(c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them?
(i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them?
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
[See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) Is it correct that under a business observers’ program ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (2) Is there any further or other process through which ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) Is there any further or other process through which ministers attend meetings with individuals or groups in exchange for payment to the Liberal Party and/or National Party? (3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) If yes to (1) and/or (2) — (a) Are records of these meetings available to the public? (b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them? (4) If yes to (3)(a), what is the process for a member of the public to access these records? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(b) Will the government legislate to regulate the process? (c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them?
(c) How will the government prevent a public perception of ministers being — (i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them?
(i) more accessible to individuals or groups who pay to meet them; (ii) biased in their decision-making in favour of the individuals or groups who have paid to meet them?
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) Under the Liberal Party’s business observers’ program, delegates pay the Liberal Party a sum of money that entitles them to attend a conference or council meeting being held by the party. They are entitled to observe proceedings, attend functions and meet with ministers who participate in the program as Liberal members of Parliament. These meetings can be either informal at functions or short one-on-one meetings. It is understood that all the major parties have similar forums and opportunities for delegates to attend such events. (2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) As is the case with all political parties, members of the Liberal Party may attend fundraising functions for the Liberal Party in their capacity as both members of the party and Liberal members of Parliament. Some of these functions can involve meetings with individuals or groups. (3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) (a) These are not decision-making meetings. (b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(b)-(c) Donations to political parties are disclosed via the Australian Electoral Commission. The Liberal-National government is working towards legislating the activities of lobbyists. The preparation of this legislation will include examination of fundraising events such as business observers’ programs that will be undertaken. Ministers in the Liberal-National government are accessible to business and other constituents. There is no need to attend a business observers’ program or hire any lobbyists. (4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(4) Not applicable. STATE BUDGET GRANTS — EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS 2. Hon SUE ELLERY to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
I refer to the answer from the Treasurer to question without notice 704 on the government’s decision to cut $200 million from grants across government. (1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) Which larger grant-providing agencies will be targeted? (2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) What is the process for examining the grants? (3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) Who is conducting the examination? (4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(4) Which stakeholders have been consulted to date and which will be engaged in the process of examining the grants? (5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(5) What is the timeline for determining which grants will be reduced to meet the budget objective of a reduction of $65 million in this financial year? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(1) The Department of Treasury and Finance has identified, based on data contained in its budget management system, 29 agencies with annual grants expenditure of at least $100 000. These agencies are listed in the attachment that I table and will seek leave to have incorporated into Hansard . (2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(2) The Department of Treasury and Finance has written to these 29 agencies seeking additional information on their grant programs, including the objectives of the program, its target recipients, how it relates to government policy, whether there has been a review of the grants program, whether other grants programs are available to the same recipients and the administration costs of the program. This will ensure that the government has a sound information base on which to make informed decisions about grant savings. (3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(3) The Department of Treasury and Finance, in consultation with relevant government agencies. (4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(4) To date, consultation has occurred with relevant government agencies and ministerial offices. Consultation with other stakeholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
(5) The government’s decisions on grant savings will be fully disclosed in the 2009-10 midyear review to be released by 31 December 2009. [See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
[See paper 1045.] The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
The PRESIDENT : The parliamentary secretary has tabled the document she referred to and seeks leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
The following material was incorporated — Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
Department of Sport and Recreation Department of Education and Training Department of Culture & The Arts Department for Commerce Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Transport Department of the Attorney General Department of Regional Development and Land Department for Communities Department of Planning Western Australia Police Western Australian Planning Commission Department of Fisheries Office of Energy Fire & Emergency Services Authority Small Business Development Corporation Department of Health Department for Child Protection Department of Agriculture & Food Department of the Premier & Cabinet Heritage Council of WA Department of Local Government Department of State Development Rural Business Development Corporation Zoological Parks Authority Swan River Trust Department of Indigenous Affairs Public Sector Commission Department of Education Services
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