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In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) ((17 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Stuart—Minister for Local Government, Minister for Regional Roads, Minister for Veterans Affairs): I have been advised that for both the Department for Infrastructure and Transport and Veterans SA:
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has advised that the 2022-2023 budget allows for various grants for a number of beneficiaries. Grant programs beyond 2022-2023 are subject to approval in the future state budget processes.
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Controlled:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2022-23 Estimate $000 | 2023-24 Estimate $000 | 2024-25 Estimate $000 | 2025-26 Estimate $000 |
| Minister for Local Government (DIT) | |||||
| Municipal Services on Aboriginal Lands | To provide non-APY land Aboriginal communities funds to complete municipal services that are not covered by other grant or funding programs | 2,945 | - | - | - |
| Minister for Veterans Affairs (VSA) | |||||
| ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund | Funding for the ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund – administered item (refer below) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Legacy annual grant | Contribution to the operations of LegacyCommitted over forward estimates | 100 | 100 | 100 | 103 |
| RSL annual grant | Contribution to the running of commemorative services by the RSLCommitted over forward estimates | 100 | 100 | 100 | 103 |
| Centennial Park Cemetery – perpetual lease grant | Maintenance of the Post-War Commemorative Area at Centennial Park Cemetery | 109 | 111 | 114 | 117 |
| Port Lincoln Cemetery – perpetual lease grant | Maintenance of the Post-War Commemorative Area at Port Lincoln Cemetery | 25 | - | - | - |
| Goolwa cemetery – perpetual lease grant | Agreement for an annual grant for maintenance of the Post-War Commemorative Area at Goolwa Cemetery | 10 | - | - | - |
| Commemorative Services Grant program | Grant fund to support ex-service organisations in hosting commemorative services | 35 | - | ||
| Capacity building grant program | Grant fund to support ex-service organisations to improve their governance & capacity building skills | 20 | - | - | - |
| Indigenous commemorative services grant program | Grant fund to support ex-service organisations in hosting commemorative recognising indigenous service | 5 | - | - | - |
| Headstone grant program | Funding to assist in identifying unmarked grave of WWI servicemen and women by placing headstones in recognition of their service | 20 | - | - | - |
| Perpetual Lease grant program | Funding program for perpetual grave leases for war veterans in dedicated RSL approved cemeteriesGrant programs under development after repurposing of perpetual lease commitment. Likely to be reallocated over the forward estimates at the next budget review | 200 | - | - | - |
| Northern Hub grant program | Under development following Federal funding commitment to project | 250 | |||
| Veterans SA annual grant program | Annual grant round run as required to meet current veterans needs | 11 | 18 | 25 | 28 |
The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.
| Grant program/fund name | Provider of Services | Purpose | 2022-23 Funding provided$000 (Excl GST) |
| Minister for Local Government (DIT) | |||
| Municipal Services on Aboriginal Lands | Berri Barmera Council (Gerard) | Core Services | 92 |
| Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation (Ceduna Homelands) | Core ServicesNo domestic waste collection (provided by EP Recycling) | 313 | |
| Coober Pedy Council (Umoona) | Core Services | 65 | |
| District Council of Yorke Peninsula (Point Pearce) | Core Services | 85 | |
| Kalparrin Aboriginal Community | Core Services | 111 | |
| Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation | Core ServicesNo domestic waste collection | 232 | |
| Nipapanha (Nepabunna) Aboriginal Corporation | Core Services | 189 | |
| Oak Valley (Maralinga) Aboriginal Corporation | Core Services | 250 | |
| Point Pearce Aboriginal Corporation | Liaising with DCYP regarding provision of services | 49 | |
| Raukkan Community Council | Core ServicesNo domestic waste collection (provided by Coorong District Council) | 219 | |
| Scotdesco Aboriginal Community | Core Services | 189 | |
| Tia Tuckia Association | Core ServicesNo domestic waste collection | 95 | |
| Yalata Anangu Aboriginal Community | Core Services | 448 | |
| Yartawarli Aboriginal Corporation Resource Agency | Core Services | 347 | |
| Total | 2,685 |
The variance between the grant funding provided and grant budget ($260 000) relates to unallocated/uncommitted budget. This unallocated/uncommitted budget is held as contingency in the event that further issues or needs arise.
| Grant program/ fund name | Beneficiary/ Recipient | Purpose | 2022-23 Funding provided$000 (Excl GST) |
| Minister for Veterans Affairs (VSA) | |||
| Legacy annual grant | Legacy Club of SA | Contribution to the operations of Legacy | 403 |
| RSL annual grant | RSL-SA | Contribution to the running of commemorative services by the RSL | 403 |
| Centennial Park Cemetery – perpetual lease grant | Centennial Park Cemetery Authority | Maintenance of the Post-War Commemorative Area at Centennial Park Cemetery | 451 |
| Port Lincoln Cemetery – perpetual lease grant | Goolwa RSL Sub-Branch Inc | Maintenance of the Post-War Commemorative Area at Port Lincoln Cemetery | 25 |
| Goolwa cemetery – perpetual lease grant | Goolwa RSL Sub-Branch Cemetery Trust | Maintenance of the Post-War Commemorative Area at Goolwa Cemetery | 10 |
| Headstone grant program | The Headstone Project SA | Funding to assist in identifying unmarked grave of WWI servicemen and women by placing headstones in recognition of their service | 20 |
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Administered:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2022-23 Estimate $000 | 2023-24 Estimate $000 | 2024-25 Estimate $000 | 2025-26 Estimate $000 |
| Minister for Veterans Affairs (VSA) | |||||
| ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund | Annual competitive grant fund for projects aimed at educating the community about the significance of Anzac Day & commemorating our nation's military heritage. | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |