The Minister for Tourism denies that $8 million from the tourism budget was allocated for developing sporting facilities, as suggested during Estimates Committee hearings. The questioner is directed to the Treasurer for clarification on sports funding.

AnsweredQoN 670Legislative Council
Asked
25 October 2001
Portfolio
Tourism

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During the Legislative Council’s Estimates Committee hearings into the sport and recreation portfolio it was indicated that $8 million in the portfolio had been earmarked for developing facilities such a soccer and rugby stadium. Can the minister confirm that there is $8 million in the tourism budget that will be used for developing sporting facilities? If so, where in the budget can it be found? Hon KEN TRAVERS

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The understanding of the Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation that $8 million was allocated to the Western Australian Tourism Commission in this year’s budget for the development of sporting facilities is incorrect. If the Leader of the Opposition wishes to seek information about the allocation of funds for this purpose, I suggest that he direct his question to the Treasurer.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: The understanding of the Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation that $8 million was allocated to the Western Australian Tourism Commission in this year’s budget for the development of sporting facilities is incorrect. If the Leader of the Opposition wishes to seek information about the allocation of funds for this purpose, I suggest that he direct his question to the Treasurer.
The understanding of the Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation that $8 million was allocated to the Western Australian Tourism Commission in this year’s budget for the development of sporting facilities is incorrect. If the Leader of the Opposition wishes to seek information about the allocation of funds for this purpose, I suggest that he direct his question to the Treasurer.

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