House of Assembly: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Grant Programs

In reply to Mr COWDREY (Colton) (25 June 2024). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Tourism, Minister for Multicultural Affairs): I have been advised that for the South Australian Tourism Commission:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years:

Controlled:

Grant program/ fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000 2026-27 Estimate $000
Regional Event Fund Develop new and innovative regional events, grow existing events and drive increased visitation and economic stimulus to the regional economy. 500 500 500
Regional Tourism Organisation Funding Fund local contact officer services to support regional tourism initiatives. 883 905 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. 500 500
Tourism Industry Development Fund Support and stimulate private sector investment in new and improved regional accommodation and quality tourism products and experiences. 108


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.