Non-Government School Loans Scheme

In reply to Mr BOYER (Wright) (23 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I am advised of the following:

During the 2019-20 financial year 14 schools lodged applications for loans from the Non-Government School Loans Scheme.

Of these 14 applications:

one approved application was withdrawn by the respective school

one application was not supported as it was not compliant with the scheme's guidelines

one application was not supported as it did not demonstrate a clear need for the loan consistent with the scheme's guidelines or its objective; and

the remaining 11 applications were approved and executed loan agreements.