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Monday, 31 October 2005
Page: 148


Mr Bowen asked the Prime Minister, in writing, on 25 May 2005:

(1)   Has the Minister’s department or any agency in the Minister’s portfolio made any grants for any purpose to the national or state or territory branches of (a) the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (b) the Australian Industry Group, (c) the National Farmers Federation, (d) the Business Council of Australia, (e) the Motor Traders Association of Australia, (f) Employers First, (g) Australian Business Limited, (h) the National Retailers Association, (i) the Australian Liquor Association, (j) the National Electrical Contractors Association, (k) the State Chamber of Commerce (NSW), and (l) the Housing Industry Association in (i) 2003-2004, (ii) 2004-2005, and (iii) 2005-2006.

(2)   What the purpose and amount of each grant and on what date was each grant awarded.


Mr Howard (Prime Minister) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

I have been advised that the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has not provided grants to the industry bodies identified in the member’s question.