Mr. Hyde questions the Minister for Culture and the Arts regarding the efficiency attained through dividend policies since 2008 and requests data illustrating the 2012-2013 efficiency dividend. The Minister's answer notes the dividend's reflection in agency budgets and a spending increase for the Department of Culture and Arts.

AnsweredQoN 8132Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2012
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Culture and the Arts

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Can the Minister explain (or provide evidence in regard to) what efficiency has been attained with the 3 per cent dividend in previous budgets since 2008, and will the Minister commit to providing data and evidence to illustrate the 2 per cent efficiency dividend in the 2012–2013 State Budget?

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Answered
7 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
56 days
Both the 3% and 2% efficiency dividends have been reflected in the ongoing budget allocation of agencies.  The Department of Culture and Arts experienced a 24% increase in recurrent spending from 2008/2009 to 2011/2012.
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