WA Parliamentary Question regarding the allocation of funds from the Regional Events Scheme, specifically focusing on the North West region and the administration of these funds. The answer details the amount allocated, successful applicants, and responsible parties.

AnsweredQoN 1031Legislative Assembly
Asked
26 February 2003
Portfolio
Tourism

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(b) how much of the proposed amount is to be spent on programs in the North West of the State; (c) in which towns and communities will the funds be spent; (d) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (e) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(c) in which towns and communities will the funds be spent; (d) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (e) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (e) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(e) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(a) 120,000. (b) Only one application for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme was received from the North and this was submitted by Ord Valley Muster (Kununurra), who advised they achieved their budget without Regional Event Scheme funding. (c) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam); - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown); - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah); - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton); and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River). (d) Mr Chris Tate, Manager Regional Event Development and Contract Management. The final decision is determined by the EventsCorp Committee. (e) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam) – 3-4 August 2002; - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) – 8-10 November 2002; - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah) – 15-16 March 2003; - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton) – 28-30 March 2003; and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River) – 8-17 November 2002.
(b) Only one application for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme was received from the North and this was submitted by Ord Valley Muster (Kununurra), who advised they achieved their budget without Regional Event Scheme funding. (c) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam); - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown); - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah); - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton); and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River). (d) Mr Chris Tate, Manager Regional Event Development and Contract Management. The final decision is determined by the EventsCorp Committee. (e) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam) – 3-4 August 2002; - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) – 8-10 November 2002; - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah) – 15-16 March 2003; - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton) – 28-30 March 2003; and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River) – 8-17 November 2002.
(c) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam); - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown); - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah); - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton); and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River). (d) Mr Chris Tate, Manager Regional Event Development and Contract Management. The final decision is determined by the EventsCorp Committee. (e) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam) – 3-4 August 2002; - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) – 8-10 November 2002; - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah) – 15-16 March 2003; - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton) – 28-30 March 2003; and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River) – 8-17 November 2002.
(d) Mr Chris Tate, Manager Regional Event Development and Contract Management. The final decision is determined by the EventsCorp Committee. (e) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam) – 3-4 August 2002; - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) – 8-10 November 2002; - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah) – 15-16 March 2003; - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton) – 28-30 March 2003; and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River) – 8-17 November 2002.
(e) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are: - Avon Descent (Northam) – 3-4 August 2002; - Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) – 8-10 November 2002; - Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah) – 15-16 March 2003; - Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton) – 28-30 March 2003; and - Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River) – 8-17 November 2002.

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Answered
1 April 2003
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
34 days
I am advised that:
(a) 120,000.
(b) Only one application for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme was received from the North and this was submitted by Ord Valley Muster (Kununurra), who advised they achieved their budget without Regional Event Scheme funding.
(c) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are:
- Avon Descent (Northam);
- Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown);
- Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah);
- Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton); and
- Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River).
(d) Mr Chris Tate, Manager Regional Event Development and Contract Management. The final decision is determined by the EventsCorp Committee.
(e) Current Successful Applicants for the 2002/2003 Regional Events Scheme are:
- Avon Descent (Northam) – 3-4 August 2002;
- Blues at Bridgetown (Bridgetown) – 8-10 November 2002;
- Crab Fest Mandurah (Mandurah) – 15-16 March 2003;
- Forest Rally (Nannup to Busselton) – 28-30 March 2003; and
- Margaret River Wine Region Festival (Margaret River) – 8-17 November 2002.

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