Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:38): Supplementary, minister—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr McLachlan has the floor.

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: It is an important question. Minister, what are the conditions that the department has placed on those companies that have received the grants? For example, if they don't complete the project, do they have to return the moneys?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy) (14:38): It's a fantastic question from the Hon. Andrew McLachlan, who always asks very, very difficult, incisive questions, using his tricky lawyer-like ways. In relation to—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: Everyone is interjecting. Everyone is scared of the Hon. Andrew McLachlan. He shows true leadership qualities. They don't want me to answer because they are worried about him.

The PRESIDENT: Answer the question.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: However, as a general rule, if the conditions on which grants are given are not met, there are conditions for the return of funds. In relation to specific grants under the Automotive Supplier Diversification Program, I am happy to bring back an answer on the grants that have been given out so that the honourable member can be further informed. I thank him for his question and his family. Again, he is a very, very good member.

The PRESIDENT: Further supplementary. You are lapping up all the praise.