❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the distribution of EventsCorp regional events scheme grants, specifically questioning the low allocation to the Golden Outback region and perceived inequity in grant distribution across regions. The Minister disputes the initial figures and highlights the government's commitment to regional events.
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I refer to the outcomes from round 1 of the EventsCorp regional events scheme in which 14 out of 46 applications were successful. (1) Although I believe it is a good scheme, will the minister explain why only one grant was awarded to the golden outback region, which incorporates the wheatbelt, despite the fact that that region has attracted almost 800 000 domestic overnight visitors and 45 000 international visitors over the past two years? (2) Will the minister reconsider supporting grants to other major events in Australia’s golden outback region, such as the highly successful Narrogin Rev-Heads Weekend and Wagin Woolorama, both of which were not considered? (3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN
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(1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(1) Although I believe it is a good scheme, will the minister explain why only one grant was awarded to the golden outback region, which incorporates the wheatbelt, despite the fact that that region has attracted almost 800 000 domestic overnight visitors and 45 000 international visitors over the past two years? (2) Will the minister reconsider supporting grants to other major events in Australia’s golden outback region, such as the highly successful Narrogin Rev-Heads Weekend and Wagin Woolorama, both of which were not considered? (3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(2) Will the minister reconsider supporting grants to other major events in Australia’s golden outback region, such as the highly successful Narrogin Rev-Heads Weekend and Wagin Woolorama, both of which were not considered? (3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(1) Although I believe it is a good scheme, will the minister explain why only one grant was awarded to the golden outback region, which incorporates the wheatbelt, despite the fact that that region has attracted almost 800 000 domestic overnight visitors and 45 000 international visitors over the past two years? (2) Will the minister reconsider supporting grants to other major events in Australia’s golden outback region, such as the highly successful Narrogin Rev-Heads Weekend and Wagin Woolorama, both of which were not considered? (3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(2) Will the minister reconsider supporting grants to other major events in Australia’s golden outback region, such as the highly successful Narrogin Rev-Heads Weekend and Wagin Woolorama, both of which were not considered? (3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(3) Given that no grants were awarded to the north west region, one was awarded to the golden outback, two were awarded to the coral coast and nine were awarded to the south west region, will the minister guarantee greater equity in the administration of grants from this scheme in the future? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
(1)-(3) I thank the member for Wagin for his question and for the opportunity to confirm to the house that the Gallop government is delivering on its election commitment to inject an additional $1 million into regional events throughout Western Australia. Unfortunately, I have to inform the member for Wagin that his figures are incorrect. Instead of 14 regional events, we have approved 19 regional events throughout Western Australia at a value of over $252 000. All tourism regions were represented in the pool of approved applications. However, I agree that we could do with a wider spread of events throughout the state. Eleven applications were approved for the south west and four for the regional areas surrounding Perth, including three in the wheatbelt. Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr T.K. Waldron : Where are they? Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in Northam. Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr T.K. Waldron : There are more than two areas. Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Mr M. McGOWAN : There are three in the wheatbelt, my friend. Is the member saying that Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt? The member for Wagin is rewriting the geography of the state - Northam is no longer in the wheatbelt! Unfortunately, the member for Wagin does not realise that Northam is in the wheatbelt. Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
Grants were awarded to two applications from the coral coast region and one each from the golden outback and the north west tourism regions. I point out that few applications were received from some parts of the state. Earlier this month, I attended the Avon Descent, which is one of the events that the state government is proud to support. It is the best long-distance whitewater race in the world. I saw for myself the benefits that the regional events scheme brings to regional Western Australia. Other events that we have funded under this scheme include the Margaret River Wine Festival, the Mandurah Crab Fest, the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, the Geraldton Sunshine Festival, the Gascoyne Festival, the Manjimup 15000 International Motocross and the Leonora Golden Gift. The popularity of the scheme means that some applicants missed out. I am keen to hear from applicants when we announce the second round of funding later this year.
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