Multicultural Priorities Fund

In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4 July 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs): I have been advised that the Multicultural Priorities Fund differs from other Multicultural Affairs grant programs in that organisations submit funding proposals in writing to the minister's office.

On such occasions, the proposals are assessed by multicultural affairs on a case by case basis, in accordance with the Department of Premier and Cabinet's internal Multicultural Priorities Fund Procedures.

Multicultural Affairs provides recommendations to the minister to approve and notify recipients. Grant agreements are entered into, and funds are disbursed, in accordance with Treasurer's Instructions.

The 2022-23 recipients are listed below:

Adelaide Marathi Mandal Inc

Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara Inc

Afghan Association South Australia Inc

Afghan National Association of Australia Inc

African Communities Council of South Australia Inc

Association of Ukrainians in South Australia Inc

Australian Refugee Association Inc

Brazilian Ethnic School Inc

Calabria Sport and Social Club Inc

Chinatown Adelaide of South Australia Inc

Circle of Friends Australia Inc

Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Norwood and Eastern Suburbs Inc

Hindu Society of South Australia Inc

Holy Mary of Montevergine Association of (SA) Inc

Islamic Society of South Australia Inc

Kensington Residents' Association Inc

Maria SS Dell'Arco Association of SA Inc

Non Resident Nepali Association South Australia Inc

Radio Italia Uno Adelaide Inc

South Australian Bangladeshi Community Association

Welcoming Australia Limited.