Export Programs

In reply to the Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay) (25 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): I have been advised:

1. The former Department for State Development provided $600 000 in funding to Business SA to develop, launch and deliver the Export Ready Program. The funding was provided over a two-year period (in 2016-17 and 2017-18).

The original intention of the program was for it to become self-funding. The Department of Trade, Tourism and Investment is currently in discussions with Business SA about how these training services can be delivered in future.

2. The budget for the SA Export Accelerator program for 2019-20 is $782,000.