Senate debates

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Questions on Notice

Myanmar: Development Assistance (Question No. 2657)

Photo of Bob CarrBob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

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

The AusAID budget for Myanmar for 2012-13 was $63.8 million as indicated on the AusAID website, with $52.8 million allocated for the Myanmar country program, and a further $11 million allocated under regional and global programs.

On 17 December 2012 I announced that the Australian Aid budget for 2012-13 would be adjusted to meet other pressing government priorities. The precise impact of that decision on Australian aid funding to Myanmar is currently being discussed with affected partners. The revised country program budget will be publicly available in early 2013.

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