CORONAVIRUS —
SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS
420. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Small Business:
I refer to the $2 000 Perth,
Rottnest and Peel ANZAC weekend small business lockdown assistance grants that
became available on 26 May.
(1) As of 31 July 2021, how many
applications have been received for the SBLA grant?
(2) As of 31 July 2021, how many
applications have been approved for the SBLA grant?
(3) As of 31 July 2021, how many
applications have been rejected for the SBLA grant?
(4) As of 31 July 2021, what is the
total sum paid to small businesses related to the $2 000 SBLA grant?
(5) Have all
applications received for the $2 000 SBLA grant been assessed and determined;
and, if not, how many applications are awaiting determination?
Hon
MATTHEW SWINBOURN replied:
I thank the member for some notice
of the question and I provide the response on behalf of the Minister for Small
Business. As of 31 July 2021 —
(1) 10 659 applications have been
received;
(2) 7 902 applications have been
approved;
(3) 2 710 applications have been
declined;
(4) $15 804 000 has been
distributed to small business; and
(5) 23 applications have been
assessed as requiring additional information, prior to determination.