AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION

In reply to Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (6 July 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for State Development): I have been advised of the following:

The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI) exists to identify and support innovative ideas, methods and people to accelerate positive social change. To turn bold ideas into better lives. Its establishment was a key recommendation of Adelaide Thinker in Residence, Geoff Mulgan.

To help this to reality, the South Australian Government has invested a total of $6.2 million in TACSI. This includes an initial seed funding grant of $6.0 million for the 2009-11 financial years and specific project funding of $204,000 in the 2010-11 financial year. The final seed funding instalment payment of $2.0 million was paid to TACSI on 7 March 2011.

The government will not be investing any further core operating or seed funding. However funding either through project partnerships or sponsorship arrangements may occur from time to time, as is normal practice with any non-government organisation delivering specific services or projects for government.

TACSI is a non-government organisation registered under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985. As such, financial and operational inquiries should be referred to TACSI.