Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Whish-Wilson, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, by no later than 2 December 2021, the following documents:

(a) the application made by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (Tasmania) in respect of the community development grant award GA1528 (the Three Capes Track project);

(b) the assessments of the grant applications for GA1528, including any independent viability assessment;

(c) the grant agreement in respect of grant award GA1528;

(d) the payment schedule for the grant award GA1528;

(e) any progress reports, ad-hoc reports and completion report submitted in respect of grant award GA1528;

(f) any financial declaration and audited financial acquittal report submitted in respect of grant award GA1528;

(g) any grant agreement variation submitted in respect of grant award GA1528;

(h) any record of compliance visits in respect of grant award GA1528; and

(i) the evaluation/s completed in respect of grant award GA1528.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Slade Brockman (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Community development grant projects contribute to local economies, create jobs and boost confidence within a region. They provide much-needed new and upgraded facilities, from sporting facilities to upgrading community centres and small-scale infrastructure. The process includes detailed assessments, including of project viability and sustainability and of project benefits. The government won't oppose this motion but is unable to provide the requested documents within the required time frame.

Question agreed to.