asked the Minister for Health and Ageing, in writing, on 24 March 2011:

In respect of the establishment of Medicare Locals, in (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12, (c) 2012-13, and (d) 2013-14, what sum of funding is (i) allocated for the establishment and operation of Medicare Locals, and (ii) being redirected from the Divisions of General Practice.

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.