Manufacturing Works Review

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (14:51): My questions are directed to the Leader of the Government in relation to the EconSearch review of Manufacturing Works:

1. Did EconSearch in its report raise concerns about the effectiveness of any of the individual programs at Manufacturing Works?

2. Did EconSearch recommend against the continuation of any of the 17 constituent programs of Manufacturing Works?

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) (14:52): That was the review that has occurred after the Frost & Sullivan review of part of the Manufacturing Works program that has been occurring. I don't think a final report has been presented to the parliament yet but, when there is a final report that has been presented to the department and analysed, and I have some results, I am happy to bring something back to the chamber.