Innovation Voucher Program

In reply to the Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (30 May 2017).

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:

Co-contributions by small to medium enterprises (SME) to research service providers for vouchers awarded under the Innovation Voucher Program are paid directly by the SME to the research provider. The Department of State Development requires that a formal agreement is in place for this payment to occur before releasing funding under the grant.