❓ Opposition questions the use of Royalties for Regions funds for the Margaret River Cow Parade, specifically whether government entities purchased any cows. The Minister's response defends the parade's success and charitable contributions, stating no purchases were made.
AnsweredQoN 3956Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 September 2010
Member
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Minister Assisting the Minister for Education
QuestionView source ↗
In relation to the Royalties for Regions-subsidised Margaret River Cow Parade, I ask whether any agencies, departments, associated entities or ministerial offices within the Minister’s portfolio have directly purchased any cows, or further subsidised the creation or purchase of a cow, from the Royalties for Regions-subsidised Margaret River Cow Parade; and
(a) if so, how many cows were purchased;
(b) if so, how much did each cow cost;
(c) if so, where is the cow intended to be located;
(d) if so, what is the handover date for the cow;
(e) if so, have any embellishments been made to the purchased cow;
(f) if so, what pen, fencing or housing will host the cow; and
(g) if so, what percentage of the cost involved copyright and royalties payments to overseas copyright holders?
(a) if so, how many cows were purchased;
(b) if so, how much did each cow cost;
(c) if so, where is the cow intended to be located;
(d) if so, what is the handover date for the cow;
(e) if so, have any embellishments been made to the purchased cow;
(f) if so, what pen, fencing or housing will host the cow; and
(g) if so, what percentage of the cost involved copyright and royalties payments to overseas copyright holders?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 October 2010
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Minister Assisting the Minister for Education
Response time
35 days
It is noted members of the Opposition have vehemently opposed the highly successful cow parade imitative. The Cow Parade is world renowned, having featured in more than 50 cities throughout the world, including Paris, Tokyo and London. It is also noted the members Opposite have maintained opposition to the parade despite the resultant 15 per cent increase in tourism numbers to Margaret River and the raising of $393,000 for charities including Telethon, the Starlight Foundation, August-Margaret River SES and the McGrath Foundation.
The Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association advises that no cows were purchased by any agency, department, associated entity or ministerial office within the Minister's portfolio.
(a-g) Not applicable
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The Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association advises that no cows were purchased by any agency, department, associated entity or ministerial office within the Minister's portfolio.
(a-g) Not applicable
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