Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable Senator's question is as follows:

The Department of Health and Ageing entered into a funding agreement on behalf of the Government with Football Federation Australia (FFA) to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup on 4 June 2009 for an amount of $45,486,000 (GST exclusive) over three years.

FFA was soley responsible for the bid strategy and was at liberty to subcontract within the terms of the funding agreement with the Government. The funding agreement was drafted to ensure the appropriate controls were in place regarding the use of funds including a requirement that FFA staff and contractors adhere to appropriate standards of integrity and behaviour.

The Government was not involved in any decision-making over who was contracted by the FFA for the World Cup bid. It is understood that FFA selected contractors based on their expertise and experience in international football and major sporting events.

Information is being provided in response to Question on Notice PM 35 regarding expenditure acquitted to date under the funding agreement with FFA for the World Cup Bid, including details on funding to consultants. A copy of that information is attached.

Acquitted Expenditure on 2022 World Cup Bid