Economic and Business Growth Fund

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (15:06): Further supplementary: given there is no published ability to apply, how was it that Mitsubishi was able to apply for this fund and be granted $2 million?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (15:06): There is a range of businesses that approach the Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment. A number of businesses approach the Premier on a regular basis. A number of businesses approach a whole range of ministers. Cabinet ministers can bring cabinet submissions to the government, as members opposite would be aware, on a range of issues.