❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding declining visitor numbers to the Swan Bells Foundation, attributing the decline to the GFC, high dollar, and Elizabeth Quay construction. The Minister provides specific figures for free and public holiday visitors.
AnsweredQoN 8718Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the Swan Bells Foundation annual report 2011-12 and the declining attendance figures, I ask:
(a) have visitor numbers dropped from 70,426 in 2008–2009 to 60,156 in 2011–2012 under the Minister's leadership;
(b) of the 60,156 visitors, how many entered for free; and
(c) how many free visitors attended on the June 4 public holiday?
(a) have visitor numbers dropped from 70,426 in 2008–2009 to 60,156 in 2011–2012 under the Minister's leadership;
(b) of the 60,156 visitors, how many entered for free; and
(c) how many free visitors attended on the June 4 public holiday?
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Answered
6 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
42 days
(a) During this period Western Australia has experienced declining tourism due to the Global Financial Crisis and the high Australian dollar. A decline in numbers was expected when work began on Elizabeth Quay.
(b) 9,852 visitors.
(c) 2,678 visitors.
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(b) 9,852 visitors.
(c) 2,678 visitors.
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