MS GRACE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND FAIR TRADING (MR LAWLOR) —
QUESTION:
Will the Minister outline the progress of the online application process for the Gambling Community Benefit Funds?
ANSWER:
The new process for online grant applications commenced on 1 September 2009. The first round of online applications, which closed 30 November 2009, received an increase of approximately 300 applications. This was due largely to the State-wide campaign of information sessions undertaken by the Community Benefit Funds Unit, Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation to promote the new online process.
For the round that closed 28 February 2010, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund received approximately 750 applications which is consistent with previous rounds.
From feedback received, the new online process has significantly reduced the amount of paperwork and time required by community groups in applying for a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant. Hard copy forms remain available upon request.
