Ms PURICK - 2012-02-23
Can you outline your government’s plans for the funding arrangements for the Northern Territory’s four major agricultural show societies and the show council? Could you also explain why you are cutting the funding that goes to the show societies and show council by 60% - $200 000 down to $70 000 - for the Territory’s four major shows, which are important community events, and show societies and shows that your government generally uses for political gain?
ANSWER
I would love to, Madam Speaker, if the member had the right minister. Unfortunately, I cannot advise about the funding because it does not come under my portfolio.
Madam SPEAKER: Can we advise whose portfolio that is?
Chief Minister.
Mr HENDERSON (Chief Minister): Madam Speaker, I am happy to answer. We have a proud history of funding our show circuit across the Northern Territory. There has been an independent review into the business plans and infrastructure needs of all our shows across the Northern Territory.
With the show society, the peak body for all of the shows, we committed to a review looking at business plans and infrastructure needs. The results will be finalised next month. Once those results are in, we will be considering funding for the shows this particular year.
We have a proud history ...
Ms PURICK: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The second part of the question was: why they are planning to cut funding by 60% - $200 000 down to $70 000 - for the show council?
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Goyder, the Chief Minister is answering the question.
Mr HENDERSON: Thank you, Madam Speaker. No final decisions have been made outside of this review being conducted and those results coming back to government. We have a proud track record of supporting our shows. They are a great part of the Territory lifestyle and community. We are looking at sustainability and infrastructure issues. Once that review is complete, we will be making decisions.
ANSWER
I would love to, Madam Speaker, if the member had the right minister. Unfortunately, I cannot advise about the funding because it does not come under my portfolio.
Madam SPEAKER: Can we advise whose portfolio that is?
Chief Minister.
Mr HENDERSON (Chief Minister): Madam Speaker, I am happy to answer. We have a proud history of funding our show circuit across the Northern Territory. There has been an independent review into the business plans and infrastructure needs of all our shows across the Northern Territory.
With the show society, the peak body for all of the shows, we committed to a review looking at business plans and infrastructure needs. The results will be finalised next month. Once those results are in, we will be considering funding for the shows this particular year.
We have a proud history ...
Ms PURICK: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The second part of the question was: why they are planning to cut funding by 60% - $200 000 down to $70 000 - for the show council?
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Goyder, the Chief Minister is answering the question.
Mr HENDERSON: Thank you, Madam Speaker. No final decisions have been made outside of this review being conducted and those results coming back to government. We have a proud track record of supporting our shows. They are a great part of the Territory lifestyle and community. We are looking at sustainability and infrastructure issues. Once that review is complete, we will be making decisions.
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