Budget Estimates 2021

Question 1 - Education for people on bridging visas Amy: There are people in my electorate on bridging visas who cannot get the skills they need because they are not eligible for subsidised vocational education...

Question 1 - Path to Treaty fund Amy: Director-General, thanks to the minister we have heard some details on the very important work being done by the department with regards to Path to Treaty. Are...

Question 1 Amy: In answers to questions on notice, it is stated that there were approximately 700 former Disability Services clients who are ineligible for the NDIS, 17 of those people are funded for support through...

Question 1 - Independent Artist Grants Amy: We heard earlier about the $3,000 stART grant program that provides support to independent artists. I understand the program ran in 2020. Will it be open again in 2021,...

Question 1 - Large Air Tanker Amy: We have heard some of the details of the arrangement around the LAT between Queensland and Victoria. Will the details of the agreement with Victoria be made public, including...

Question 1 - Embedded Networks Amy: A feature of many apartment blocks in South Brisbane and elsewhere is embedded networks which deny residents the ability to access the usual electricity tariffs available to others. When will...

Question One - Funding for Eating Disorders Amy: The federal government has announced $26.9 million over four years for the treatment of eating disorders, including funding for working in partnership with states and territories to explore...

Question One - Small Business Grants Amy: In light of the varying impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions on different kinds of businesses, what consideration has the department given to industry specific grants for...

Question One - Silicosis at Cross River Rail Site Amy: There was a silica related Workplace Health and Safety Queensland complaint late in June at the Gabba Cross River Rail site, and workers stopped...

Question one - Animal Care Amy: The 2021-22 budget gives $41.3 million to the racing industry for new infrastructure as well as supporting animal care. How will the government ensure the industrysupports animal care...