Automotive Transformation Taskforce

In reply to Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (3 August 2016). (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 have been advised:

1. To date, around 120 jobs will be retained in supply chain firms as a result of program funding provided for their diversification efforts under the Automotive Supplier Diversification Program.

The Automotive Workers in Transition Program is a voluntary career and transition support program which provides case management to workers to pursue new career options. No modelling has been undertaken to predict future job growth from this program.

2. The $10 million is divided between the Automotive Supplier Diversification Program and the Automotive Workers in Transition Program. The funds are not exhausted due to the demand driven nature of these programs. Greater uptake is expected closer to GM Holden's closure.