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Auditor-General's Report

In reply to the Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (15 November 2016).

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): I am advised:

The grant for $300,000 (GST exclusive) was to MLEX Pty Ltd.

In accordance with the funding agreement, MLEX were required to provide a progress report on their activities for the period to 31 December 2015 by 29February 2016. The report was not received on time and was followed up with a request to provide the report. The report was received on 14 April 2016. The report showed that the project was progressing as anticipated.