❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on regional development support for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, specifically regarding Royalties for Regions funding and liaison processes. The answer clarifies that the islands don't qualify for the funding under the relevant Act and support is provided through a Service Delivery Agreement with the Federal Government.
AnsweredQoN 5140Legislative Assembly
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In relation to services provided to residents on Cocos (Keeling) Islands, I ask:
(a) is liaison for Cocos (Keeling) Islands facilitated through the Midwest Regional Development Commission or any other Commission;
(b) what support from the Royalties for Regions fund has been allocated for services on the most remote region from Perth, the Cocos islands; and
(c) is there any support planned in the future from the Royalties for Regions fund for the Cocos Islands; and
(i) if not, why not?
(a) is liaison for Cocos (Keeling) Islands facilitated through the Midwest Regional Development Commission or any other Commission;
(b) what support from the Royalties for Regions fund has been allocated for services on the most remote region from Perth, the Cocos islands; and
(c) is there any support planned in the future from the Royalties for Regions fund for the Cocos Islands; and
(i) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
40 days
(a) No
(b) No Royalties for Regions funding has been allocated to Cocos (Keeling) Islands to date. The Department of Regional Development and Lands provides support to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Community Resource Centre and State Land Services through a Service Delivery Agreement with the Federal Government.
(c) Not at this stage.
(i) Royalties for Regions funds can only be used for projects that benefit towns and regions defined under the
Regional Development Commissions Act
1993
. Cocos (Keeling) Islands do not qualify under that definition. All funding agreements with Cocos (Keeling) Islands are arranged through a Service Delivery Agreement with the Federal Government.
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(b) No Royalties for Regions funding has been allocated to Cocos (Keeling) Islands to date. The Department of Regional Development and Lands provides support to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Community Resource Centre and State Land Services through a Service Delivery Agreement with the Federal Government.
(c) Not at this stage.
(i) Royalties for Regions funds can only be used for projects that benefit towns and regions defined under the
Regional Development Commissions Act
1993
. Cocos (Keeling) Islands do not qualify under that definition. All funding agreements with Cocos (Keeling) Islands are arranged through a Service Delivery Agreement with the Federal Government.
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