Mr. Birney questions the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure about the establishment of a 'Trade Facilitation Trust Fund' and its intended use. The Minister confirms past plans but indicates funds were redirected to broader government priorities.

AnsweredQoN 1078Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 October 2001
Member
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) Has the Minister had any discussions with departmental staff with a view to setting up a ‘Trade Facilitation Trust Fund’?
(2) Is the Minister aware of any past plans within the department to set up a ‘Trade Facilitation Trust Fund’?
(3) If yes, what was that fund proposed to be used for?

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Answered
27 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
42 days
(2) Yes. (3) To facilitate trade through ports. However, as part of this Government's budget deliberations, it was determined that the money raised through port authority income tax equivalents would be applied more broadly to funding Government policies and priorities including those relating to ports and shipping.
(3) To facilitate trade through ports. However, as part of this Government's budget deliberations, it was determined that the money raised through port authority income tax equivalents would be applied more broadly to funding Government policies and priorities including those relating to ports and shipping.

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