Hon Anthony Spagnolo asks about Commonwealth funding for the Aboriginal Ranger Program in WA since 2017, seeking details on the total amount and funding sources.

✅ AnsweredQoN 1347Legislative Council
Asked
12 March 2026
Answered
14 April 2026
Response Time
3 days
Portfolio: the Environment; Community Services; Homelessness

Question

I refer to the Aboriginal Ranger Program referenced in the Ministerial Statement, and I ask:(a) has the Commonwealth Government provided any funding to support the Aboriginal Ranger Program in Western Australia since its establishment in 2017:(i) if yes to (a):(A) what is the total amount of Commonwealth funding provided?(B) through which Commonwealth programs or funding agreements was this funding provided?

Answer

(a)    No, the Commonwealth Government has not provided any funding towards the Aboriginal Ranger Program in Western Australia.

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