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(3) Nil.

(4) See response to (1) and (3).

(5) Current fees and charges are available at www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/functions2/fees_and_charges

(a) anticipated revenue for 2013/14:

• car parking $208,000

• tours, hire and education $ 250,000

(b) year-to-date revenue as at end October 2013 is as follows:

• car parking $68,408

• tours, hire and education $33,454.

Note the revenue in (5) (b) does not include receipts pending collection, banking and reconciliation.

National Arboretum Canberra—operating costs
(Question No 189)

Mr Smyth asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 31 October 2013 (redirected to the Chief Minister):

Will the Minister provide a breakdown of all costs to manage and operate the National Arboretum.

Ms Gallagher: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

A breakdown of the National Arboretum Canberra costs for the 2013-14 financial year is as follows:

Total expenses	4,036,853
Employee expenses	1,690,470
Management and maintenance of forests, buildings and facilities	1,307,742
Stock items purchased for sale in retail shop	355,000
Events and promotions	190,000
Insurance costs	140,000
Water and sewerage	120,000
Motor vehicle costs	80,000
Bonsai pavilion – consumables	35,000
Other operational costs	118,641

Mr Smyth asked the Minister for Racing and Gaming, upon notice, on 31 October 2013: