SECTOR AGREEMENTS

114 Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Leader of the Opposition) (30 September 2008). How many sector agreements were established in 2007-08, and how many will be established in 2008-09 and with which sectors?

The Hon. M.D. RANN (Ramsay—Premier, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change): I have been advised of the following:

Three Sector Agreements were established in 2007-08.

The first voluntary sector agreement was signed by the Premier with the South Australian Wine Industry Association Inc. and the Wine Grape Council SA Inc. at the London Wine Fair on the 22 May 2008. The agreement is focussed on an industry commitment to accurately track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The second and third agreements with the Local Government Association of SA and the Property Council of Australia Limited respectively, were launched on Wednesday 4 June at the opening of the Local Government Climate Change Summit. The State/Local Government sector agreement will facilitate a collaborative approach to climate change issues, including; regional and community impact assessment; energy efficiency in the built environment; and community education and behaviour change. The Commercial Property Sector agreement provides for Government and industry to work together to position the Adelaide commercial building sector at the forefront in energy efficiency innovation.

A number of potential sector agreements are at different stages of development. Negotiations are in progress with the following sectors: Automotive; Regional Development Board; Cement; Electronics; Faith; Foundries; Mining/Oil and Gas/Renewables/Geothermal; Tourism; Transport; Universities; Waste; Water Industry and Wine Industry Suppliers.