Hon Adele Farina inquires about the future of the Joint Group Training program's funding from the Commonwealth Government. The response indicates funding will cease, leading to a reduction in the program's scope by the State Government.

AnsweredQoN 2072Legislative Council
Asked
23 October 2014
Portfolio
Training and Workforce Development

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I refer to the Joint Group Training program, and I ask: (a) when does the department expect the Commonwealth Government to decide whether it will continue to support and provide funding for the Joint Group Training program; (b) how will the program be impacted if the Commonwealth Government decides to cease funding the program; (c) how much funding does the Commonwealth Government provide to Western Australia for the program; and (d) how much funding does the State Government provide towards the program?

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Answered
25 November 2014
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
33 days
(a) The Commonwealth Government has advised that the Commonwealth's funding contribution for the Joint Group Training Program will cease at the end of the 2014-15 financial year.
(b) The State Government will reduce the scope of the program to support those most in need with the available funds.
(c) The Commonwealth Government funding contribution for 2014-15 is approximately $2.5 million.
(d) The State Government provides funding of approximately $3 million per year towards the program.

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