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Wednesday, 31 May 2006
Page: 249


Mr Tanner asked the Minister representing the Minister for Ageing, in writing, on 28 March 2006:

(1)   What is the projected expenditure for Commonwealth Carelink Centres for (a) 2006-2007, (b) 2007-2008, and (c) 2008-2009.

(2)   What proportion of the projected expenditure is committed or otherwise obligated for (a) 2006-2007, (b) 2007-2008, and (c) 2008-2009.


Mr Abbott (Minister for Health and Ageing) —The Minister for Ageing has provided the following answer to the honourable member’s question:

(1)   and (2) Commonwealth Carelink Centres operate in combination with Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres in regions across Australia. The following table provides a breakdown of projected expenditure and proportion committed for the Commonwealth Carelink Centre component of these combined operations.

(a) 2006- 2007

(b) 2007- 2008

(c) 2008 - 2009

$ million

$ million

$ million

(1) Projected expenditure

$13.1

$13.4

$13.7

(2) Proportion of the projected expenditure committed

100%

100%

0%