Published Monday, 16 April, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
CONTINGENCY FUNDS BENEFIT COMMUNITY PROJECTS
A wide range of charities and community projects had been funded under the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s contingency fund so far this financial year, Premier Peter Beattie, said today.
Mr Beattie said the projects ranged from an underprivileged children’s circus through to an aquatic festival and a St Patrick Day parade.
He said the Department operated a contingency fund to provide the government with the capacity and flexibility to respond to unexpected or emergency events and the needs of individuals and communities affected.
Operating such a fund has been a standard procedure in Queensland for many years and under many different governments and access to the fund requires the approval of the Governor-in-Council, the Director-General or the Premier.
“The contingency fund provides a resource to meet emergent needs for various initiatives of economic, social, regional or environmental importance to Queensland,” Mr Beattie said.
“It is also available to provide whole of government contributions to charitable organisations and disaster appeals and to provide assistance to local authorities, deserving causes and community groups.”
Mr Beattie said the majority of the one-off grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000.
“Charities to benefit in the 2006/07 financial year to date include the Returned Services League, the Smith Family, St Vincent de Paul, Surf Lifesavers, Lifeline, the Royal Humane Society, the National Heart Foundation, the Queensland Paralympic Council and Epilepsy Queensland,” he said.
Attached is a list of projects awarded funding under the Department of Premier and Cabinet contingency fund for the 2006-07 financial year to date.
16 April, 2007
Further inquiries: Premier’s Office: 3224 4500
2006-07 CONTINGENCY FUND – AS AT 28TH FEBRUARY 2007
2006 National Country Music Muster - Amamoor Creek State Forest Park 149,300
Kids GP Program - Australian Medical Association (Queensland) 300,000
Queensland Police Service Television Special 22,727
Women in Harmony Multicultural Choir - Toowoomba 5,000
2006 Australian Festival of Chamber Music - Townsville 20,000
Social Research Centre Conference - University of Queensland 9,091
2006 Tartan Day 10,000
Regimental Ball - 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment return from Iraq 10,000
History of Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland and Multiculturalism in Queensland 15,000
2006 Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal 50,000
Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band 500
2006 Underprivileged Children’s Circus Extravaganza - Abused Child Trust 2,455
Step-UP Foundation - Toowoomba 1,000
2006 World Festival of Magic - Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club 1,591
2006 National History Challenge 700
2006 Little Poss Appeal - Epilepsy Queensland Inc 10,000
2006 National Servicemen's Association State Conference 5,000
Civics and Citizenship Education Program - Returned Services League 45,455
Hopevale Aboriginal Council 10,000
St Paul's Cathedral Restoration - Rockhampton 50,000
2006 Smart Women Smart State Awards 6,000
2006 Beach to the Bush - Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise Central 15,905
Australia-Japan Year of Exchange 12,600
2006 Mission Beach Aquatic Festival 10,000
2006 Queensland Blue Light Association corporate membership 909
2006 Returned Services League Poppy Appeal 25,000
2006 Children's Christmas Magic Extravaganza - Childhood Cancer 1,280
Wildlife Warriors 10,000
2006 National Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal 50,000
2006 Premier's Seniors Christmas Concerts - Brisbane and Townsville 30,000
2006 Variety Spectacular - SIDS and Kids 500
Carols in the City - City Tabernacle Baptist Church 60,000
2006 Underprivileged Children's Christmas Circus Spectacular - Mater Foundation 2,045
Queensland Remembers Program - ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee 20,000
2006 Christmas Donation - Smith Family 25,000
Amputees and Families Support Group 200
Queensland Paralympic Council - preparation for Beijing 2008 88,500
2006 Christmas Donation - Salvation Army 25,000
2006 Christmas Donation - St Vincent de Paul 25,000
2006 Christmas Donation - Lifeline 25,000
Year of the Surf Lifesaver 50,000
Drover's Construction Project - Memorial Shed in Camooweal 72,727
2007 St Patrick's Day Parade 25,000
Brisbane Institute Sponsorship 50,000
Council for the Australian Federation Secretariat 207,928
2006 Regional Arts Australia National Conference - Mackay 30,000
The Royal Humane Society of Australasia Incorporated Donation 4,000
Pacific Film & Television - production incentive - Movie Australia 500,000
2007 Underprivileged Children’s Circus Extravaganza - Lions Club of Brisbane MacGregor 1,636
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2006-07 as at 28 February 2007 $ 3,258,866
Mr Beattie said the projects ranged from an underprivileged children’s circus through to an aquatic festival and a St Patrick Day parade.
He said the Department operated a contingency fund to provide the government with the capacity and flexibility to respond to unexpected or emergency events and the needs of individuals and communities affected.
Operating such a fund has been a standard procedure in Queensland for many years and under many different governments and access to the fund requires the approval of the Governor-in-Council, the Director-General or the Premier.
“The contingency fund provides a resource to meet emergent needs for various initiatives of economic, social, regional or environmental importance to Queensland,” Mr Beattie said.
“It is also available to provide whole of government contributions to charitable organisations and disaster appeals and to provide assistance to local authorities, deserving causes and community groups.”
Mr Beattie said the majority of the one-off grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000.
“Charities to benefit in the 2006/07 financial year to date include the Returned Services League, the Smith Family, St Vincent de Paul, Surf Lifesavers, Lifeline, the Royal Humane Society, the National Heart Foundation, the Queensland Paralympic Council and Epilepsy Queensland,” he said.
Attached is a list of projects awarded funding under the Department of Premier and Cabinet contingency fund for the 2006-07 financial year to date.
16 April, 2007
Further inquiries: Premier’s Office: 3224 4500
2006-07 CONTINGENCY FUND – AS AT 28TH FEBRUARY 2007
2006 National Country Music Muster - Amamoor Creek State Forest Park 149,300
Kids GP Program - Australian Medical Association (Queensland) 300,000
Queensland Police Service Television Special 22,727
Women in Harmony Multicultural Choir - Toowoomba 5,000
2006 Australian Festival of Chamber Music - Townsville 20,000
Social Research Centre Conference - University of Queensland 9,091
2006 Tartan Day 10,000
Regimental Ball - 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment return from Iraq 10,000
History of Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland and Multiculturalism in Queensland 15,000
2006 Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal 50,000
Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band 500
2006 Underprivileged Children’s Circus Extravaganza - Abused Child Trust 2,455
Step-UP Foundation - Toowoomba 1,000
2006 World Festival of Magic - Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club 1,591
2006 National History Challenge 700
2006 Little Poss Appeal - Epilepsy Queensland Inc 10,000
2006 National Servicemen's Association State Conference 5,000
Civics and Citizenship Education Program - Returned Services League 45,455
Hopevale Aboriginal Council 10,000
St Paul's Cathedral Restoration - Rockhampton 50,000
2006 Smart Women Smart State Awards 6,000
2006 Beach to the Bush - Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise Central 15,905
Australia-Japan Year of Exchange 12,600
2006 Mission Beach Aquatic Festival 10,000
2006 Queensland Blue Light Association corporate membership 909
2006 Returned Services League Poppy Appeal 25,000
2006 Children's Christmas Magic Extravaganza - Childhood Cancer 1,280
Wildlife Warriors 10,000
2006 National Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal 50,000
2006 Premier's Seniors Christmas Concerts - Brisbane and Townsville 30,000
2006 Variety Spectacular - SIDS and Kids 500
Carols in the City - City Tabernacle Baptist Church 60,000
2006 Underprivileged Children's Christmas Circus Spectacular - Mater Foundation 2,045
Queensland Remembers Program - ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee 20,000
2006 Christmas Donation - Smith Family 25,000
Amputees and Families Support Group 200
Queensland Paralympic Council - preparation for Beijing 2008 88,500
2006 Christmas Donation - Salvation Army 25,000
2006 Christmas Donation - St Vincent de Paul 25,000
2006 Christmas Donation - Lifeline 25,000
Year of the Surf Lifesaver 50,000
Drover's Construction Project - Memorial Shed in Camooweal 72,727
2007 St Patrick's Day Parade 25,000
Brisbane Institute Sponsorship 50,000
Council for the Australian Federation Secretariat 207,928
2006 Regional Arts Australia National Conference - Mackay 30,000
The Royal Humane Society of Australasia Incorporated Donation 4,000
Pacific Film & Television - production incentive - Movie Australia 500,000
2007 Underprivileged Children’s Circus Extravaganza - Lions Club of Brisbane MacGregor 1,636
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2006-07 as at 28 February 2007 $ 3,258,866