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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 6 Hansard (23 May) . . Page.. 1760 ..
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO 230
Kingston Foreshore Authority - Solar and Advanced Technology
Boat Race
Sponsorship
(1) What contribution did the Authority make to the Australian Science Festival Limited in connection with the Solar and Advanced Technology Boat Race, held on Saturday, 27 April 1996.
(2) Was this contribution (a) financial or (b) in kind and (c) why was it made.
(3) Were you aware that the Authority was making this contribution.
(4) Did you or your office approve the contribution.
Mr De Domenico - the answer to the Member's question is as follows:
(1) The Kingston Foreshore Authority was the major naming rights sponsor of the event.
(2) The Authority contributed $40,000 principally towards the cost of presenting the event and to the development of any associated technology. The Authority's terms of reference include encouraging the community to become aware of the huge potential of the area through the staging or promotion of various events and activities either on or adjacent to the site.
(3) The Kingston Foreshore Authority advised the Chief Minister and myself on 8 March 1996 that the Authority had agreed to sponsor the race.
(4) I noted the advice of the Authority.
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