OUTBACK COMMUNITIES AUTHORITY

In reply to the Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (10 November 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations): I have been provided the following information:

There are a number of factors contributing to the reduction in the Outback Communities Authority grant payments in 2010-11 compared to 2009-10:

There were a number of one-off grants paid in 2009-10;

Payments made through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program—$80,000,

Contribution to the Iron Knob Community Park project—$26,000, and

Community Drought Assistance payments—$9,000

The manner in which municipal support payments were made to the Dunjiba Community shifted from grants to supplies and services in 2010-11. This resulted in a $65,000 reduction in grants.