❓ WA Arts Minister Peter Foss responds to questions regarding increased funding for major performing arts companies and support for smaller arts organisations like Deckchair Theatre Inc, following a Cultural Ministers' Council meeting.
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Some notice of this question has been given. (1) Has the minister secured any increased commitment from the Federal Government for the major performing arts companies in Western Australia over and above that previously announced? (2) What state funds will be contributed? (3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS
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A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(1) Has the minister secured any increased commitment from the Federal Government for the major performing arts companies in Western Australia over and above that previously announced? (2) What state funds will be contributed? (3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(2) What state funds will be contributed? (3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(1) Has the minister secured any increased commitment from the Federal Government for the major performing arts companies in Western Australia over and above that previously announced? (2) What state funds will be contributed? (3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(2) What state funds will be contributed? (3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(3) Will those funds be made available in the current financial year? (4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(4) If so to (3), from what budget allocation? (5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(5) What is being done for other arts companies that do not fall into the category of major performing arts companies; for example, Deckchair Theatre Inc? Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
Hon PETER FOSS replied : A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
A number of questions were delivered late and the answers are still coming through.I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(1) Yes. At the Cultural Ministers' Council meeting last Friday, 11 August 2000, the Commonwealth agreed to provide indexation of the increased funds, provided that the States follow suit. (2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(2) The total additional state contribution over four years will be $4.516m plus indexation to match the Commonwealth's indexation formula. The indexation amount is to be determined within the next fortnight. (3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(3) Yes; to the extent required this financial year. (4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(4) To the extent that there is insufficient capacity within the ministry's appropriation, supplementary funding will be sought. (5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
(5) At the Cultural Ministers' Council last week it was agreed to commission an examination of the factors influencing the artistic and financial position of medium to small-to-medium performing arts organisations - for example Deckchair Theatre Inc. To this end, the ministers established a working party of officials to prepare a report for comprehensive consideration at the next Cultural Ministers' Council.
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