MR STEVENS ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND FAIR TRADING (MR LAWLOR) —
QUESTION:
With reference to the government’s recent announcement of $300,000 per year for three years for country and provincial racing through the Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme–
How is the rest of the funding allocation being distributed across the three codes (greyhound racing, harness racing and thoroughbred racing) and how will he ensure funding is distributed equitably to the racing clubs that need it most?
ANSWER:
Under the Racing Industry Capital Development Scheme, Racing Queensland Limited, the control body for the thoroughbred, harness and greyhounds codes will be responsible for the identification and prioritisation of capital development projects and the preparation of business cases. The final approval of funding will be a Government responsibility.
Funding to assist small country thoroughbred clubs meet obligations under the control body’s minimum venue and equipment standards will follow a similar approval process.
Under the Racing Act 2002, a control body is responsible for making decisions about, and allocation of funding for, venue development and other infrastructure relevant to the code.
