House of Assembly: Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE

388 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (18 February 2008). What is the business expenditure on research and development in this State (as a percentage of GSP) in 2005-06 and 2006-07 and if less than .89 per cent, what is the explanation for such a low percentage?

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Federal/State Relations): The Department of Trade and Economic Development has provided the following information:

In 2005-06, South Australian Business Expenditure on Research and Development (BERD) represented 1.04 per cent of GSP, the same proportion as New South Wales. South Australia outperformed Queensland (0.70 per cent) and Tasmania (0.42 per cent). 2006-07 BERD data is not expected to be released by the ABS until later this year.