Mr. Hyde questions the Minister for Culture and the Arts regarding additional funding for theatre companies simulcasting live performances to ensure fair wages for actors. The Minister's response indicates no extra funding was provided, as the company is responsible for its own employee negotiations and payments.

AnsweredQoN 5149Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 April 2011
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Culture and the Arts

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In relation to fair wages and fees for actors and other West Australian performers, what extra funding has the Minister provided to Black Swan and other theatre companies providing simulcasts of live performances, so that actors are being paid correctly for extended enjoyment of their craft; and
(a) if this has not happened, why not?

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Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
34 days
None. The company receives annual program funding and is responsible for its own negotiations and payments to employees.
(a) See above.
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