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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 84 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 May 2021 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

CYCLONE SEROJA — DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS

84. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:

I refer to the Premier's announcement of 9 May 2021 that grants of $4 000 will be made available to small businesses and residents severely impacted by cyclone Seroja.

(1) What is the specific financial and geographical criteria for a small businesses and for residents to access the $4 000 grant, and will the Premier table the criteria?

(2) Which small businesses will be eligible to apply for the $4 000 grant?

(3) What is the government's applicable definition of a ''small business'' deeming it eligible to apply for the grant?

(4) How was the figure of the $4 000 grant arrived at or calculated?

(5) Who will be assessing the grant applications, and what right of appeal does a small business have in the decision-making process?

(6) Is the grant a tax-free payment for small businesses?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

(1) Further details of the application process will be available shortly, as highlighted in the media statement released on Sunday, 9 May.

(2) As noted in the media statement, the sectors will include, for example, small retailers such as specialty shops, hairdressers and bakeries; tourism businesses, including tour operators and fishing boat charters; and hospitality venues including accommodation providers, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

(3) See the answer to (1).

(4) The $4 000 grant aligns with the support to residents for loss or significant damage to homes and recent assistance in response to the Wooroloo bushfires.

(5) See the answer to (1).

(6) The tax treatment is a commonwealth matter. However, the grants are expected to be tax-free in accordance with other disaster relief payments to individuals and businesses.