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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