Legislative Council: Tuesday, September 06, 2022

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Expand Together Grants

74 The Hon. J.S. LEE (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().6 July 20226 July 2022). Can the Minister for Multicultural Affairs advise:

1. As the Expand Together grants have already closed and successful recipients notified, will there be an additional funding round in 2022-23 to incorporate community infrastructure upgrades, including security and community transport?

2. If so, when will the second round be open for applications?

3. Will organisations that were successful in the first Expand Together round be eligible to apply again in the second round?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Multicultural Affairs has advised:

1. A second round of 2022-23 Expand Together grants opened on 1 July 2022 and incorporates community infrastructure upgrades, including security and community transport.

2. Applications are open between 1 July 2022 and 31 August 2022.

3. Organisations that were successful in the first Expand Together round are eligible to apply in the second round.