Millions more en route to Redtail’s Pinktail’s foundation if coalition government elected
The opposition has pledged to throw millions at a Red Centre charity – that just received a $57m donation – if elected, as what the money will be used for becomes clearer.
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The opposition, and the shadow minister for government efficiency, say they’ll throw $11.2 million at a Red Centre charity – who just got a $57m donation – if elected.
The “sensible announcement” – according to Alice Springs Town Council Mayor Matt Paterson – was made at Traeger Park on Tuesday.
NT Senator and shadow minister for government efficiency Jacinta Price, CLP Lingiari candidate Lise Seibert and federal Nationals Party leader David Littleproud spearheaded the announcement.
They promised another $2.8m each year for four years to the Redtail’s Pinktail’s Right Tracks program, if a coalition government takes power in the next federal election.
The latest funding promise for the Redtail’s comes weeks after they received a $57m donation from Queensland-based earthmoving company Q H & M Birt.
Ms Price said she had received a business plan from the Redtail’s on how the donation will be spent, which is going towards an Academy at Traeger Park in Alice Springs.
“Now that we’ve been able to underpin the program, they are able to build the academy that is required for the community with the $57 million donation,” she said.
Asked if she wanted to elaborate on why a organisation who just received a $57m donation is receiving additional funding, Ms Price said “not at all”.
At the end of January, Ms Price was appointed shadow minister for government efficiency.
When asked if the donation is confirmed to be going toward an infrastructure upgrade at Traeger Park, Redtail’s president Rob Clarke said “you can only confirm things when all the ingredients are there ready to go”.
Moments earlier, Ms Price said “absolutely” when asked the same question.
“We want to make the most impact possible with that generous donation,” Mr Clarke said.
“That will clearly be determined by when we know results and the opportunity that comes.”
Mr Clarke said the organisation will use the $57m donation to “enhance” Traeger Park, while there are also plans to build “an educational facility” and “accommodation” on the site
“The educational wing of that (accommodation) will be centred at our ideals in regards to outcomes that we know work,” Mr Clarke said.
Mr Clarke said he “can’t answer questions” on how the additional $11.2 million will be spent over the next four years, but Ms Price said it will be used to “underpin” the organisation.
Mr Clarke previously suggested ABC radio last month that the funds would go into development at Traeger Park.
An AFLNT spokeswoman said the sporting body welcomed the continued investment into the Alice Springs footy community.
“AFL Northern Territory welcomes any investment that supports the Central Australian community and commend those that have brought this to fruition,” she said.
“We look forward to hearing further details around the positive impact it will have across the region and on those engaged in our great game.”
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