Trade, Tourism and Investment Department

In reply to the Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay) (30 July 2019). (Estimates Committee B)

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

1. The Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment developed a draft operating budget for state promotions ahead of the new chief executive commencing in August 2019.

The new organisational structure of the department, approved by the former acting chief executive, allocated 16 full time equivalent positions at an estimated annual cost of $2 million to the state promotions function. This includes a new director role to lead the function.