The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(i) The sum of funding allocated for the establishment and operation of Medicare Locals is:

(a) $8.96 million in 2010-11;

(b) $78.52 million in 2011-12;

(c) $169.76 million in 2012-13; and

(d) $172.97 million in 2013-14.

(ii) The sum of funding being redirected from the Divisions of General Practice Program to Medicare Locals is:

(a) $22.5 million in 2011-12;

(b) $85.08 million in 2012-13; and

(c) $86.44 million in 2013-14.