House of Assembly - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
2014-11-18 Daily Xml

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Estimates Replies

Torrens Parade Ground

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (22 July 2014). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans' Affairs): I have been advised:

The following table shows a breakdown of the current rental arrangements for veterans organisations.

Tenant Lease Expiry Total Areas Rent review Total annual rental
Vietnam Veterans Associations 2023 66m² CPI p/a $ 4,186
RSL 2023 495m² CPI p/a $ 26,178
RAAF Association 2023 275m² CPI p/a $ 15,023


Ex-service organisation tenants are liable for:

Rentals per rates above.

Electricity charges—steadily increasing common area electricity rose 20 per cent in 2013-14.

Cleaning expenses—annual increased approximately 3-5 per cent.

Miscellaneous tenant maintenance.

Maintaining Torrens Parade Ground, including place management, for continuing increased venue and grounds use is a liability to government of approximately $350,000 per annum.