❓ Hon Colin Holt asks about the funding sources for Racing and Wagering Western Australia's (RWWA) distribution grants and subsidies to the racing industry, specifically regarding the point-of-consumption tax. The Minister provides some information but withholds commercially sensitive details.
AnsweredQoN 899Legislative Council
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POINT-OF-CONSUMPTION
WAGERING TAX
899. Hon COLIN HOLT to the minister representing the
Minister for Racing and Gaming:
I refer to the announcement that
Racing and Wagering Western Australia will provide a total of $182.3 million in
distribution grants and subsidies to the racing industry in 2020–21.
(1) Can the
minister please provide a breakdown of funding sources for this distribution,
including the amount from —
(a) WA TAB profits;
(b) race field fees;
(c) the point-of-consumption tax;
(d) cash reserves; and
(e) other activities, and please
define each activity?
(2) How much point-of-consumption tax was paid to other
jurisdictions by RWWA for 2019–20?
(3) How much point-of-consumption tax was received by RWWA
for 2019–20?
WAGERING TAX
899. Hon COLIN HOLT to the minister representing the
Minister for Racing and Gaming:
I refer to the announcement that
Racing and Wagering Western Australia will provide a total of $182.3 million in
distribution grants and subsidies to the racing industry in 2020–21.
(1) Can the
minister please provide a breakdown of funding sources for this distribution,
including the amount from —
(a) WA TAB profits;
(b) race field fees;
(c) the point-of-consumption tax;
(d) cash reserves; and
(e) other activities, and please
define each activity?
(2) How much point-of-consumption tax was paid to other
jurisdictions by RWWA for 2019–20?
(3) How much point-of-consumption tax was received by RWWA
for 2019–20?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the
question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for
Racing and Gaming.
(1) The funding
commitment to the racing industry made for the year in advance will be sourced
from profits made by WA TAB, together with income generated via the WA race
bets levy from national wagering operators and the point-of-consumption tax in
the financial year 2020–21. Therefore, a specific breakdown of funding
sources for the financial year 2020–21 is not available as this is
based on budget projections.
(2) This information cannot be disclosed. By
disclosing the WA portion of point-of-consumption tax payments , it will
be apparent what percentage of WA TAB revenue is generated by WA customers and
also the WA TAB market share of WA customers. As the TAB operates in a highly
competitive and commercial environment, this information is confidential and
commercially sensitive.
(3) It was $24.9 million.
question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for
Racing and Gaming.
(1) The funding
commitment to the racing industry made for the year in advance will be sourced
from profits made by WA TAB, together with income generated via the WA race
bets levy from national wagering operators and the point-of-consumption tax in
the financial year 2020–21. Therefore, a specific breakdown of funding
sources for the financial year 2020–21 is not available as this is
based on budget projections.
(2) This information cannot be disclosed. By
disclosing the WA portion of point-of-consumption tax payments , it will
be apparent what percentage of WA TAB revenue is generated by WA customers and
also the WA TAB market share of WA customers. As the TAB operates in a highly
competitive and commercial environment, this information is confidential and
commercially sensitive.
(3) It was $24.9 million.
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