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In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (4 July 2023). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs): I have been advised:
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Controlled:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2023-24Budget$000 | 2024-25Estimate$000 | 2025-26Estimate$000 | 2026-27Estimate$000 |
| Regional Event Fund | Develop new and innovative regional events, grow existing events and drive increased visitation and economic stimulus to the regional economy | 500 | 500 | 1 | 1 |
| Regional Consumer Cooperative Marketing | Deliver cooperative marketing campaigns to raise the tourism profile and drive increased visitation and economic stimulus to the regional economy | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Regional Tourism Organisation Funding | Fund local contact officer services to support regional tourism initiatives | 574 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Experience Nature Tourism Fund | The $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund aims to spur investment in nature- based tourism experiences and make South Australia more competitive in luring domestic and international tourists. | 714 | 500 | 500 | - |
| Tourism Industry Development Fund | Support and stimulate private sector investment in new and improved regional accommodation and quality tourism products and experiences | 3,675 | - | - | - |
(1) It is not possible to forecast future costs across the forward estimates, because budgets are set annually based on operational requirements linked to the strategic plans developed and approved at board level. Therefore, the forward estimates are subject to decisions regarding the internal strategic allocation of resources.
The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.