asked the Minister representing the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, upon notice, on 16 March 2011:

The National Cycling Strategy 2011-2016 notes that the $40 million Commonwealth stimulus funding for cycling infrastructure was significant, but states that more investment is required to 'facilitate real progress on the cycling agenda' (the $40 million stimulus package was administered by the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government):

(1) Can an outline be provided of the funds allocated to Active transport within the department, including a breakdown of full-time equivalents and work units.

(2) In relation to the 166 projects funded under the $40 million stimulus funding for the National Bike Paths program: (a) how many total kilometres of bicycle paths were built; and (b) how many jobs did this create.

(3) In kilometres, what is the current estimate of dedicated bicycle paths that exist in Australia.