Applied Research Engagement Programs

In reply to Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (31 July 2017). (Estimates Committee B)

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:

The number of participating companies in applied research engagement programs has been revised upwards since the time of preparing the budget papers.

The number of companies expected to participate in 2017-18 is now 13.