Chief Entrepreneur

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (24 June 2024). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy): I have been advised of the following

In 2023-24 $1.6 million was allocated to the Office of the South Australian Chief Entrepreneur, including support for 10 staff. The Office of the South Australian Chief Entrepreneur business unit was re-branded Innovation and Entrepreneurship when the position of Chief Entrepreneur was not filled following Mr Andrew Nunn’s term which ended 31 December 2023’.