Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

In reply to Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (27 July 2015). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I am advised:

1. For 2014-15, the South Australian Government approved $1.23 million grant assistance under the Automotive Supplier Diversification Program.

2. For the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, 11 applications were received under the Program—6 were approved, 2 declined and 3 were under assessment.

3. No.