❓ Mr Catania questions the WA government on the expenditure of the $159 million Crisis Relief Funds allocated as part of the COVID-19 response, seeking a breakdown of spending in metropolitan and regional areas. The government provides partial figures and indicates ongoing support.
AnsweredQoN 6307Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 June 2020
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the $1.7 billion of measures introduced by the
State Government in response to COVID-19, and in particular
the $159 million to Crisis Relief Funds, and I ask: (a) How much of the $159 million has been spent to
date; (b) How much has been spent in Metropolitan Perth and in
regional areas? Please provide breakdowns according to Development Commission regions; and (c) If the full amount has not been spent, why not
and when is it expected to be spent?
State Government in response to COVID-19, and in particular
the $159 million to Crisis Relief Funds, and I ask: (a) How much of the $159 million has been spent to
date; (b) How much has been spent in Metropolitan Perth and in
regional areas? Please provide breakdowns according to Development Commission regions; and (c) If the full amount has not been spent, why not
and when is it expected to be spent?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations
Response time
2 days
(a) As at 24 July 2020, Lotterywest has provided $37.5 million as part of the COVID-19 Relief Fund. A further $10 million has been committed for community arts and sports projects to be delivered in conjunction with the Department of Local Government Sports and Cultural Industries.
(b) A large component of Crisis Relief Funds is spent on state-wide programs and as such a meaningful breakdown cannot easily be provided.
(c) The COVID-19 Relief Fund will continue to support communities and organisations affected by COVID-19 throughout 2020-21.
(b) A large component of Crisis Relief Funds is spent on state-wide programs and as such a meaningful breakdown cannot easily be provided.
(c) The COVID-19 Relief Fund will continue to support communities and organisations affected by COVID-19 throughout 2020-21.
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