The Government will provide $0.1m in 2000-01 to a memorial fund set up in honour of Sir Donald Bradman. The Bradman Memorial Fund was announced after the death of Sir Donald in late February 2001. Donations to the fund will go to the promotion and encouragement of cricket in disadvantaged communities, including indigenous communities.
Commonwealth support of the Prime Minister’s XI vs the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Chairman’s XI cricket match
Expense ($m)
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
Department of Industry,
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-
-
-
Science and Resources
Explanation
The Government allocated $0.1m in 2000-01 to support a cricket match between the Prime Minister’s XI and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Chairman’s XI on 19 April 2001 in Canberra as part of Centenary of Federation celebrations.
The funding provided is being absorbed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
The Government’s Response to the Productivity Commission’s Report on General Tariffs
Expense ($m)
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
Department of Industry,
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5.0
4.7
4.0
Science and Resources
Explanation
The Government will spend $13.7m over 3 years from 2002-03 to administer the expansion of the current Policy and Project By Laws allowing greater access to tariff exemption for most major industry sectors. This will benefit local manufacturers who import capital equipment for large projects that are unavailable in Australia or where the imported version is technologically superior. Lower input tariffs will make Australian industry more efficient and competitive.
The Government has ensured that major projects to benefit from the new arrangements will offer full, fair and reasonable access to local Australian manufacturers to contracts and tenders.
See also the related revenue measure titled The Government’s Response to the Productivity Commission’s Report on General Tariffs, in the Attorney-General’s portfolio.
Support for training of automotive industry employees and the development of industry relevant technology
Expense ($m)
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
Department of Industry,
4.0
4.0
-
-
Science and Resources
Explanation
The Government will provide $12.5m over 3 years commencing in 2000-01 to Holden under the Strategic Investment Coordination process for training of automotive industry employees and the development of industry relevant technology.
On 13 December 2000, Holden announced that it would invest $400m to establish a new manufacturing plant to build lightweight, fuel efficient V6 aluminum engines in Victoria. This investment adds to over $400m Holden has also committed to capacity expansion, tooling and related manufacturing in South Australia.
