❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses funding for the Royal Agricultural Society of WA and regional agricultural shows, particularly in light of potential COVID-related cancellations and the 'Getting the Show Back on the Road' program. The Minister's response clarifies funding arrangements and program eligibility.
AnsweredQoN 356Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
356. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Minister for Agriculture and
Food:
I
refer to the media statement on 22 June 2021 titled ''Support for events
industry as 2021 Perth Royal Show goes on''.
(1) Will the
Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia still receive the $4 million
provided if the show is cancelled due to a snap lockdown?
(2) Has any money been provided to
regional shows that were also cancelled in 2020 or earlier this year?
(3) Will regional shows also be
eligible for discounted tickets?
(4) Of the 140 applicants for the
Getting the Show Back on the Road program —
(a) how many of the applicants were
organisers of Agricultural shows—please list; and
(b) how many of
those applicants were successful?
356. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Minister for Agriculture and
Food:
I
refer to the media statement on 22 June 2021 titled ''Support for events
industry as 2021 Perth Royal Show goes on''.
(1) Will the
Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia still receive the $4 million
provided if the show is cancelled due to a snap lockdown?
(2) Has any money been provided to
regional shows that were also cancelled in 2020 or earlier this year?
(3) Will regional shows also be
eligible for discounted tickets?
(4) Of the 140 applicants for the
Getting the Show Back on the Road program —
(a) how many of the applicants were
organisers of Agricultural shows—please list; and
(b) how many of
those applicants were successful?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the
question. I am sure that he was also celebrating the announcement.
(1) The state government's funding package for
the 2021 Perth Royal Show contains a portion of direct grant as well as an underwriting component in the event of
any losses that may be suffered by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western
Australia as a result of any unanticipated COVID restrictions.
(2) A number of
regional agriculture shows that were cancelled in 2020 were eligible for the
commonwealth government funding. Given this, we provided a number of small
grants to support those organisations that chose to go ahead with their show.
(3) Our package announced yesterday has broadened the
Getting the Show Back on the Road program. It n ow allows regional
agricultural shows that require assistance to apply for up to 75 per cent of
loss of revenue from any unanticipated COVID restrictions.
(4) The Getting the Show Back on the Road program was
previously limited to performing arts and live m usic events. We have now
broadened the scope of the program to include regional agricultural shows.
question. I am sure that he was also celebrating the announcement.
(1) The state government's funding package for
the 2021 Perth Royal Show contains a portion of direct grant as well as an underwriting component in the event of
any losses that may be suffered by the Royal Agricultural Society of Western
Australia as a result of any unanticipated COVID restrictions.
(2) A number of
regional agriculture shows that were cancelled in 2020 were eligible for the
commonwealth government funding. Given this, we provided a number of small
grants to support those organisations that chose to go ahead with their show.
(3) Our package announced yesterday has broadened the
Getting the Show Back on the Road program. It n ow allows regional
agricultural shows that require assistance to apply for up to 75 per cent of
loss of revenue from any unanticipated COVID restrictions.
(4) The Getting the Show Back on the Road program was
previously limited to performing arts and live m usic events. We have now
broadened the scope of the program to include regional agricultural shows.
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