Nu Skin

In reply to the Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (21 March 2019).

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): I met with representatives of Nu Skin (Shanghai) on two occasions late last year, at the request of the Adelaide Convention Bureau (ACB) and in the company of Tourism Australia, to help promote South Australia as a potential destination for the company's incentive program.

I have received no products from Nu Skin.

During a visit to China in January 2019, I was informed by the ACB that there had been recent media reports relating to the scrutiny of the practices of several direct-selling companies in China. I sought to be kept up-to-date by the ACB.

In early February the ACB provided a further update to my office (by email), sharing a link to a China Daily article discussing moves by the Chinese government to have direct-selling companies review their management and marketing practices.

I have since had no further updates from the Convention Bureau.