Question On Notice No. 221 asked in the Legislative Council on 10 August 2021 by Hon Colin De Grussa
Question Directed to the: Minister for Agriculture and Food
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the Industry Growth Partnerships (Wine Export) election commitment of $3 million, and I ask:
(a) is any of the $3 million commitment reliant on third party funding;
(b) if yes to (a), has this funding been secured and what was the quantum of that funding;
(c) what projects are currently underway as part of the commitment and what has been the expenditure to the end of the 2020-21 financial year;
(d) what investment and projects are planned for the 2021-22 financial year; and
(e) how is the funding allocated across the forward estimates?
Answered on 7 September 2021
(a) - (b) Our investment is not contingent on external funding, but it can be used to leverage Commonwealth and industry funding.
(c) - (e) The funding of election commitments is being considered through the 2021–22 State Budget process. Details regarding funding allocation will be available in the 2021–22 State Budget due on 9 September 2021.