1143.0.55.001 - Directory of Culture and Leisure Statistics, 2002  
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SPORT AND RECREATION FUNDING BY GOVERNMENT

PURPOSE

To obtain information about the level of funding provided by the three tiers of government for sport and physical recreation activities, facilities and services.

DESCRIPTION

Data are obtained from a variety of administrative sources and a survey. Estimates of funding by Commonwealth Government agencies and authorities are sourced from annual reports and budget papers. Supplementary information is obtained directly from selected agencies and authorities. State and territory government information is obtained from a range of sources. Sports agencies supply details of their recurrent and capital expenditure. For other state and territory government portfolios, relevant data about sport and physical recreation funding are extracted from budget papers and by contacting the relevant agencies. Examples of other state and territory government portfolios included in this collection are: major events organisations, tourism, community services, fishing, racing, and forestry or parks. Estimates of local government funding of sport and physical recreation are based on a survey conducted by the ABS. The reference period for the only data collection conducted to date is the financial year 2000-01.

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

Australia

FREQUENCY OF COLLECTION

Irregular

DATA ITEMS

Value of funding

The value of funding provided by governments for sport and physical recreation activities, facilities and services.


Value of funding per person

The value of funding divided by the estimated resident population at the mid point of the reference period.


Major sport and recreation activity group

Indicates the major group to which the funded sport and recreation activities belong. The groups are:
Administration and regulation

Venues, grounds and facilities
Participation and special events
Other services

Category of administration and regulation funded

Classifies administration and regulation activities into two categories. The categories are:
Administration, policy and planning

Regulation and control

Category of venues, grounds and facilities funded

Classifies venues, grounds and facilities into two categories. The categories are:
Sport and physical recreation venues and sports grounds

Recreation parks and waterways

Category of participation and special events funded

Classifies participation and special events into two categories. The categories are:
Participation by clubs, teams and individuals

Special events

Category of other services funded

Classifies other sport and recreation services into three categories. The categories are:
Horse and dog racing
Coaching and training
Other support services

Level of government

Indicates the level of government which provided the funding. The levels are:
Commonwealth
State and territory
Local


Type of funding

Indicates whether funding is of a capital or recurrent nature.


Geographic area

Commonwealth funding is only available at the national level, while funding by state, territory and local governments is available at the state and territory level.


HISTORICAL DATA

To date, data have only been collected in respect of the 2000-01 financial year.

DISSEMINATION

Publications

Australian Bureau of Statistics, Sport and Recreation Funding by Government, Australia, Cat. no. 4147.0, ABS, Canberra. Price $19.50.

CONTACT

In the first instance, refer to To obtain data or further information in the Introduction to this directory.

Manager
National Centre for Culture and Recreation Statistics
Australian Bureau of Statistics
GPO Box 2272
ADELAIDE SA 5001

Telephone: Adelaide 08 8237 7363
Facsimile: Adelaide 08 8237 7366
Email: nccrs@abs.gov.au



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