House debates Grievance Debate

Department of the Treasury: Commonwealth Grants (Question No. 419)

Monday, 9 February 2015 House of Representatives

Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy Charlton, Australian Labor Party

asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 22 September 2014:

In 2013-14, how many Commonwealth grants were approved by the Minister's department, and at what total cost, and of these, how many recipients have (a) signed funding agreements, and at what total cost, and (b) received payment, and at what total cost

Joe Hockey

Joe Hockey North Sydney, Liberal Party, Treasurer

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

The Department of the Treasury approved one grant in 2013-14 at a total cost of $2,500. This grant is supported by a signed funding agreement at a total cost of $2,500. The grant recipient received a total payment of $2,500 in 2013-14.