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In reply to the Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (29 July 2021). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. D.K.B. BASHAM (Finniss—Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development): In response to Questions 14 and 15 I have been advised the following:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
The following table provides the allocation of grant program/funds for 2020-21 and across the forward estimates for the Department of Primary Industries and Regions—Controlled:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2020-21 Estimated result $000 | 2021-22 Estimate $000 | 2022-23 Estimate $000 | 2023-24 Estimate $000 | 2024-25 Estimate $000 |
| Northern Adelaide Food Park | The Northern Adelaide Food Park initiative was established to create opportunities for businesses to co-locate and enable both new and existing food and beverage processors, manufacturers, food packaging specialists, cold-chain suppliers and logistic and transport companies to expand and grow. | - | - | 1,450 | 50 | - |
| Advanced Food Manufacturing | The program focused on translating new or existing research and technical expertise into practical outcomes for food and beverage producers, to help them create new high value or value added products or processes. Connecting the producers to the technical experts that can help them develop new products and processes and understand the value that can be added through technical innovation, and the associated productivity, and export development potential. | 20 | - | - | - | - |
| Marine Scalefish Fishery Reform | Provide commercial marine scalefish licence holders with an opportunity to voluntarily exit the fishery. Is part of the State Government's Marine Scalefish Fishery Reform process. | 21,860 | - | - | - | - |
| SA Wine Industry Development Scheme (SAWIDS) | The program focussed on the development and support of projects that add economic value to the wine industry. | 1,300 | - | - | - | - |
| South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) – Commonwealth funded program | Commonwealth funded competitive grant program to enable the SA River Murray irrigation industry to meet the new policy directions of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and potential challenges faced by future climate change scenarios, and to support the vibrant communities across the Region. | 920 | - | - | - | - |
| On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme – Commonwealth funded program | Commonwealth funded grant program to provide a one-off 25 per cent rebate up to $25,000 (GST exclusive) to primary producers in drought affected areas for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of On-Farm water infrastructure. | 990 | - | - | - | - |
| Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Program | Commonwealth funded grant program for South Australian horticulture producers to install new or replace damaged netting, following damaging hailstorms that impacted fruit industries in the Adelaide Hills in 2017 and 2018, and in the Riverland in 2016 and 2019. | 2,366 | 7,367 | 4,867 | - | - |
| South Australian Drought Support Package | South Australian Government's drought support package aims to support farm families, local businesses and rural communities dealing with drought conditions. | 11,157 | - | - | - | - |
| Bushfire Response – primary producer grants – joint Commonwealth funded program | Bushfire recovery grants up to $75,000 jointly funded with the Commonwealth to primary producers affected by the Kangaroo island and Cudlee Creek Fires. | 7,389 | - | - | - | - |
| Recovery grants for apple growers | Commonwealth funded bushfire recovery grants for apple producers affected by bushfire damage to assist with clean-up, repair or replacement of trees, infrastructure and equipment. | 483 | 4,343 | 965 | - | - |
| Local Economic Recovery (LER) support | LER aims to boost local economies by providing funding to South Australia's communities and industries most affected by 2019-20 bushfires. Vineyard and horticulture rebuilding and resilience, including cherries and olives, across Adelaide Hills, Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island. The program is co-funded by the Federal and South Australian governments under the National Bushfire Recovery Fund. | - | 4,920 | - | - | - |
| Regional Growth Fund * | Support projects that unlock new economic activity in our regions, creating jobs, growing export opportunities and strengthening regional communities. | 4,625 | 43,487 | 14,728 | 19,618 | 19,062 |
| Regional Development Fund | The program focussed on driving economic growth and productivity by investing in regional infrastructure, creating jobs and new opportunities for regional South Australia. | 2,287 | 2,222 | 145 | - | - |
| Upper Spencer Gulf & Outback Futures Program | Supporting the region to achieve economic recovery by offering assistance to projects that will contribute to the economic diversification, resilience and capacity building of these communities. | 5 | 276 | - | - | - |
| Regional Development Australia | The Regional Development Australia Boards (RDA) have been provided with funding certainty through over $12 million allocated over four years. This funding commitment will allow RDA Boards to continue to provide vital advice and support to drive economic development in each region. | 3,591 | 3,307 | - | - | - |
| Economic Sustainability Program | The Economic Sustainability Program is targeted towards key regional economic development projects that facilitate strong, vibrant and sustainable regional industries and communities. | 145 | - | - | - | - |
| Mobile Black Spot Program | This initiative provides $10 million over three years to address mobile phone black spots across South Australia.Improving mobile phone coverage within the state will contribute to improved productivity, improved safety andenhancing the reputation of the state's key tourist destinations. | 5,573 | 3,200 | - | - | - |
| South East Forestry Partnership Program | The South East Forestry Partnerships Program is a merit-based grant program to assist the forest and wood products industry by encouraging further investment in new and existing businesses. Funding was allocated over three phases. | 2,464 | - | - | - | - |
The following table details the carryover of grants from 2020-21 into 2021-22 for the Department of Primary Industries and Regions approved as part of the 2021-22 State budget process and included in the above table:
| Grant/program name | 2020-21 $000 | 2021-22 $000 |
| Regional Growth Fund | (48,525) | 48,525 |
| Regional Development Fund | (1,283) | 1,283 |
| South Australian River Murray Sustainability (SARMS) Program | (170) | 170 |
| Horticulture Netting Program | (2,500) | 2,500 |
*Negative indicates reduction in expenditure