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VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND

Mr GOLDSWORTHY (Kavel) (15:14): My question is to the Minister for Volunteers. By how much has the Volunteer Support Fund increased in this year's budget, given that the minister recently spent around $300,000 on refits to her ministerial office?

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI (Hartley—Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers, Minister Assisting the Premier in Social Inclusion) (15:15): There are a couple of points here. I would like to thank the member. There are two points: I believe that there is about $150,000—I am happy to check that out—or so in the Volunteer Support Fund, and each and every one of those organisations is very worthy of those funds. I have to say, this morning I had the pleasure of visiting the new premises of Volunteering SA&NT and it was great to see the work that they are doing.

Most recently, I was required—I was forced—to leave the building that I was in when I first became minister, which was the old SGIC building—I think the GHD building. I had to move because they were doing up the building. I had absolutely no choice but to find a new office. I actually think I have the smallest ministerial office in the entire government.

Members interjecting:

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI: It's true; I am only little.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! I cannot hear the minister.

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI: I am very happy. My information is—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI: I don't have any, but I have to check. I reckon we might have spent something like $50,000, but I will need to check.

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