TOURISM SPONSORSHIP REVENUE

In reply to Mr PISONI (Unley) (28 October 2008).

The Hon. J.D. LOMAX-SMITH (Adelaide—Minister for Education, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the City of Adelaide): The increase in sponsorship revenue in 2007-08 was due to three main reasons:

The Tour Down Under became a part of the 'Pro-Tour' for the first time in 2007-08

The staging of biennial events such as the Panasonic World Solar Challenge and Tasting Australia which were not held in 2006-07

Inflationary increases included within existing sponsorship agreements.