Finance-revenue

(Question No 1104)

Mr Smyth asked the Treasurer, upon notice:

In relation to the information provided in the Consolidated Financial Report for the September Quarter 2003:

(1) Why did the Government under-estimate revenue for the General Government Sector by $132m;

(2) Why did the Government under-estimate revenue due from taxes, fees and fines by $26.3m;

(3) Why was it not possible for the Government to anticipate at least some of the 12 "unbudgeted "commercial transactions;

(4) Why did the ACT incur a decrease in interest revenue of $3.9m;

(5) Why did the ACT record an increase in employee and superannuation expenses of $25m;

(6) How much of the additional Commonwealth grant revenue of $4.4m comprises goods and services tax payments;