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(4) The amounts attributed to general rates are:

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

$1,252,230

$1,204,277

$1,457,618

(5) Five (Full Time Equivalent)

(6) The estimated recovery collection rate based on the ageing and impairment of receivables reflected in the financial statements for the last three years are:

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

84%

81%

78%

(7) In respect of secured tax debts, until fully paid. In cases involving unsecured tax debts, until the amount outstanding is either fully paid or formally written-off (either debt is irrecoverable because company has been liquidated or individual bankrupted, or the debt is too small and uneconomical to pursue).

Arts—funding
(Question No 1934)

Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Community Services, upon notice, on 7 December 2011:

(1) In relation to the 2010-11 annual report of the Community Services Directorate, Output 3.3 – Arts policy, advice and programs, p 78, how much funding is provided to the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and for what programs.

(2) What is the Government’s view on the level of funding provided to the CSO by the Commonwealth and what is the Government doing to advocate for funding in parity with other state orchestras, particular the Tasmanian and Northern Territory symphony orchestras.

(3) Why has the Government decided to defund the Community Arts Office and what alternative arrangements has the Government put in place to ensure the disability, indigenous and multicultural arts communities continue to receive specialist support.

(4) What action has the Government taken to use the Conroy report to inform development of a master plan for the Kingston arts precinct and to what extent will the master plan include the Fitters’ Workshop.

(5) What is the status of the development application and approval process for the proposed construction works associated with the Fitters’ Workshop.

(6) Has the Government issued an instruction to suspend any capital works activity on the project as per the Assembly’s resolution of 27 October 2011; if not, why and when will that instruction be issued.

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