❓ Hon Amanda Dorn inquires about the future of the Animal Welfare - Small Grants Program, its funding, and potential alternatives. The Minister's response indicates a decision will be made during future budget processes.
AnsweredQoN 868Legislative Council
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I
refer the Minister to page 240 of Budget Paper 2, Volume 1, “DETAILS OF
CONTROLLED GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES”, and I ask: (a) are there plans to extend the Animal Welfare - Small Grants Program Extension beyond 2026-27; (b) if yes to (a), will the Government consider increasing the available funds in line with consumer price index, given it has been the same amount of $50,000 per grant since 2021; and (c) if no to (a), will the Government consider creating a new grants program or other funding method to assist animal welfare groups and individuals?
refer the Minister to page 240 of Budget Paper 2, Volume 1, “DETAILS OF
CONTROLLED GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES”, and I ask: (a) are there plans to extend the Animal Welfare - Small Grants Program Extension beyond 2026-27; (b) if yes to (a), will the Government consider increasing the available funds in line with consumer price index, given it has been the same amount of $50,000 per grant since 2021; and (c) if no to (a), will the Government consider creating a new grants program or other funding method to assist animal welfare groups and individuals?
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11 December 2025
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
8 days
a-c) Any extension of the program will be considered as part of budget processes.
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