Estimates Replies

Business Grants

In reply to the Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (23 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts): I have been advised:

The average grant value was between $5,000 and $14,999. Thirty-nine per cent of approved grants were within this range.

The most common equipment and services funded included:

power supply and generation—including solar panels, battery storage and control equipment

energy efficient appliances for heating, cooling and refrigeration

motors, pumps and compressors; and

building upgrades which included replacing existing windows and doors with energy efficient variants such as double or triple glazing).

Combined, these grants are estimated to provide an energy cost savings of more than $24.24 million, representing 58,872 MWh as determined by the applicant at the time of submission.