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Bus Service
(Question No. 15)

Mr Moore asked the Minister for Housing and Urban Services, upon notice, on 25 July 1989:

(1) What is the estimated loss on the operations of ACTION (including capital costs) for the financial year 1988-89.

(2) How much was provided from public funds for ACTION in 1988-89.

(3) How much would any loss be reduced if (a) tourist services were vacated, (b) all weekday services ceased at 8.00 pm, (c) Saturday services ceased at 1.00 pm, and (d) there were no Sunday or public holiday services.

Mrs Grassby: The answer is as follows:

   $000 $000

(1) Operating deficit   22,398

 Capital expenditure

 - plant and equipment  13,865

 - capital works   8,782

    22,647

(2) All of the above was provided for from public funds in 1988-89.

(3) (a) ACTION's sightseeing routes (904-909) operate only during weekday off-peak periods, utilising resources that would otherwise be idle during those times. When costed at a marginal running cost rate they are estimated to operate at a net profit of $4,000 per annum.

 (b) $1m approximately per annum *

 (c) $0.6m approximately per annum *

 (d) $1m approximately per annum *

* Estimates based on current shift arrangements and award conditions - indicative only as, if a decision were taken to discontinue these services, it would be more appropriate to review shift arrangements based on the new requirements and the amount saved could vary significantly.

Health - Risk Management and Assessment
(Question No. 16)

Mr Kaine asked the Minister for Community Services and Health, upon notice, on 25 July 1989:


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