Question regarding funding allocated to various Aboriginal tourism initiatives in Western Australia during 2017-18, with a detailed breakdown provided in the answer.

AnsweredQoN 4969Legislative Assembly
Asked
2 April 2019
Portfolio
Tourism

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In 2017-18, how much funding was provided for: (a) Camping with Custodians; (b) Aboriginal Tourism Development Program; (c) Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme; and (d) Other Aboriginal tourism initiatives, please provide a detailed breakdown of the program and funding?

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Answered
7 May 2019
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
6 days
(a) $2 189 000
(b) $1 150 000
(c) The Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme commenced in 2018-19.
(d) Other Aboriginal tourism initiatives include:
o   $80 000 for the Aboriginal Export-Ready Product Distribution Program to assist Aboriginal tourism businesses to a more sustainable operating model by expanding product packaging opportunities for the domestic and international markets;
o   $20 000 for the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference held in Lorne, Victoria;
o   $12 000 for the Aboriginal Tourism Development Initiative to mentor and train Perth based Aboriginal tourism businesses, co-funded by Indigenous Business Australia and the City of Perth and administered by the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council; and
o   $30 000 for a social media campaign to promote Aboriginal tourism businesses in Perth and surrounding areas, and the start of the tourist season in the Kimberley.

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