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(1-3) I have been advised by my directorate that the information sought would require us to divert resources from other priority activities required by government for the purpose of answering the question. To answer these questions would take in excess of 40 hours for one FTE.
Canberra—events
(Question No 2524)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Tourism and Special Events, upon notice, on 17 May 2019:
(1) In relation to organic waste disposal at major events, and noting that the event held in Civic Square for the Comedy Festival was able to provide organic waste disposal bins, however, the majority of major events, such as the Multicultural Festival, Floriade and Enlighten do not provide these services, what is the reason that these events do not have organic waste recycling facilities available.
(2) Can this service be available at future events.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. The 2019 National Multicultural Festival offered stallholders the opportunity to opt in to a trial of organic waste disposal, however there was no take up of the trial by stall holders.
Events ACT places a large focus on minimising waste generation and maximising waste diversion. Organic waste bins are provided to all food vendors at Floriade and Enlighten. In 2018, over 8.4 tonnes of organic waste was collected at Floriade alone.
2. There are plans to expand the collection of organic waste at Floriade 2019 to include collection bins for front of house for patrons as well as food vendors. The 2020 National Multicultural Festival and Enlighten Festival will also offer organic waste collection for front and back of house.
National Multicultural Festival—funding
(Question No 2547)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 17 May 2019:
(1) In relation to the 2019 Multicultural Festival grants for the Pacific Islander communities in the ACT, what was the reported detailed breakdown of expenditures from the $4 000 grants funding received by the Pacific Island Showcase Association.
(2) What was the reported detailed breakdown of expenditures from the $4 000 grants funding received by the ACT Pacific Islands United Council?
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The Pacific Island Showcase Association applied for $8000.00 in the 2018/19 National Multicultural Festival Grants and was granted $4000.00 towards the cost to participate at the 2019 National Multicultural Festival.
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