❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the government's decision to subsidise the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's Perth performances, questioning the financial justification, transparency, and potential cross-subsidisation of interstate performances. The Minister's response defends the subsidy as support for high-calibre cultural events and provides details on the approval process and financial safeguards.
AnsweredQoN 5142Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the decision to bankroll the two performances of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Perth by up to $150,000 of taxpayers’ money, I ask:
(a) what is the minimum possible level of subsidy and what are the key performance indicators (KPIs) to be met to achieve this;
(b) will the Minister table the business plan to justify the levels of subsidy; and
(i) if not, why not;
(c) who originated the proposal to subsidise these two performances;
(d) will the Minister table the initial proposal and any counter-proposals offered by his agencies or staff; and
(i) if not, why not;
(e) is the Western Australian taxpayer subsidy cross-subsidising performances being held in Sydney and Brisbane;
(f) what due diligence has the Minister undertaken to ensure that Western Australian taxpayers are not cross-subsidising the Sydney and Brisbane performances and will the Minister table that information; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(g) has the Minister complied with the
Financial Management Act 2006
which provides that an agency must not enter into an agreement that cannot be tabled in Parliament; and
(i) if not, why not?
(a) what is the minimum possible level of subsidy and what are the key performance indicators (KPIs) to be met to achieve this;
(b) will the Minister table the business plan to justify the levels of subsidy; and
(i) if not, why not;
(c) who originated the proposal to subsidise these two performances;
(d) will the Minister table the initial proposal and any counter-proposals offered by his agencies or staff; and
(i) if not, why not;
(e) is the Western Australian taxpayer subsidy cross-subsidising performances being held in Sydney and Brisbane;
(f) what due diligence has the Minister undertaken to ensure that Western Australian taxpayers are not cross-subsidising the Sydney and Brisbane performances and will the Minister table that information; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(g) has the Minister complied with the
Financial Management Act 2006
which provides that an agency must not enter into an agreement that cannot be tabled in Parliament; and
(i) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
40 days
The State Government does not 'bankroll' performances in the sordid manner insinuated by the Member for Perth. The State Government instead supports high calibre cultural events for the benefit of the community.
(a) Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) has committed up to $150,000 for the two Perth performances. There are a number of criteria applied, including presenting performances by world-class artists in Western Australia and maximising use of PTT venues.
(b) PTT has a Programming Policy which is attached. Proposals are assessed within this policy context and from an affordability perspective. A Venture Proposal presenting projected budgets, including expenditure and income from ticket sales and marketing was presented to the PTT Programming and Finance Committee and PTT Board for consideration and approval.
(c) The venue management company contracted by PTT to operate the Perth Concert Hall for the benefit of the people of Western Australia.
(d) As outlined in (b) a Venture Proposal was prepared for these two performances. A summary is attached. There were no counter proposals offered by PTT. It should be noted that international negotiations such as this take several years to bring to fruition.
(e) No
(f) Each venue is responsible for its own budget for the performances as is normal business practice. This requirement will be included in the contract.. The cost of the performances at the Perth Concert Hall includes only those costs applicable to WA.
(g) Arrangements will comply with the Financial Management Act 2006.
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(a) Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) has committed up to $150,000 for the two Perth performances. There are a number of criteria applied, including presenting performances by world-class artists in Western Australia and maximising use of PTT venues.
(b) PTT has a Programming Policy which is attached. Proposals are assessed within this policy context and from an affordability perspective. A Venture Proposal presenting projected budgets, including expenditure and income from ticket sales and marketing was presented to the PTT Programming and Finance Committee and PTT Board for consideration and approval.
(c) The venue management company contracted by PTT to operate the Perth Concert Hall for the benefit of the people of Western Australia.
(d) As outlined in (b) a Venture Proposal was prepared for these two performances. A summary is attached. There were no counter proposals offered by PTT. It should be noted that international negotiations such as this take several years to bring to fruition.
(e) No
(f) Each venue is responsible for its own budget for the performances as is normal business practice. This requirement will be included in the contract.. The cost of the performances at the Perth Concert Hall includes only those costs applicable to WA.
(g) Arrangements will comply with the Financial Management Act 2006.
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