Western Australian Government continues with free childrens' entry to Perth Royal Show

The Western Australian Government's 2012-13 budget is providing funding to promote the 'Year of the Farmer', and funding free entry for children into the 2012 IGA Perth Royal Show and regional agricultural shows.

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett said his Government had committed up to $2 million to provide free show entry to agricultural shows for children 12 years and under, when accompanied by an adult.

The funding will also give affiliated regional and metropolitan shows the opportunity to access funding to ensure all children get free entry to their local agricultural shows.

Premier Barnett explained "the Perth Royal Show, along with more than 60 agricultural shows across the regions, is an important part of the fabric of WA.

"This is the second consecutive year the State Government has provided free entry to children 12 years and under at the IGA Perth Royal Show; its a real contribution towards helping support WA families."

Western Australia Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said the gesture, which was to help promote the Year of the Farmer, would help build city-country relations and encourage attendance at agricultural shows across the State, adding "these shows play a vital role in highlighting the value of the

WA agriculture sector, and the Perth Royal Show in particular gives city children a valuable insight into where their food comes from.

"It is a great opportunity for young people to learn more about the fresh, quality food produced in this State and the great career opportunities in this sector in the city and the country."

In 2011, 445,000 people attended the Perth Royal Show including more than 110,000 children under 12 years who received free entry.

For more information go to www.perthroyalshow.com.au

28th September 2011 - FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 13S TO PERTH ROYAL SHOW