TOURISM COMMISSION

318 The Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (27 July 2011) (First Session). Can the Minister for Tourism provide a breakdown of events on which the $1.9 million increase in expenditure 'associated with the additional event sponsorship' was spent, as referred to on page 18 of Budget Paper 4, Volume 4?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): I am advised:

1. The $1.9 million increase in expenses is primarily due to:

$1.7 million expenditure associated with additional event sponsorship and operational costs of the Santos Tour Down Under.

$0.2 million costs associated with supporting an increased number of participants in the Challenge Tour and at the Legends' Night Dinner.