Answers to Questions

Brand South Australia

142 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (18 June 2019).

1. When was the minister first made aware of funding being cut from BrandSA, and whose idea was it to cut funding from BrandSA?

2. Was there a conversation between the minister and the Chief Executive of BrandSA on 15 May 2019, and what was the nature of that conversation?

3. Were any records kept of the conversation between the minister and the Chief Executive of BrandSA on 15 May 2019, and if not, why not?

4. Can the minister explain why he only scheduled a meeting with the Premier on 16 May 2019, a week after the discussion between the Chief Executive of the Department of Premier and the Cabinet, Mr Jim McDowell, and the Chief Executive of BrandSA?

5. When did the minister first discuss cuts to BrandSA with the Premier?

6. What communication did the minister or his staff have with the Speaker in the other place or the Premier with regard to the decision that Mr Joy had disseminated a copy of the Premier's correspondence?

7. Is the minister aware of any evidence that Mr Joy disseminated a copy of correspondence from the Premier informing BrandSA that their funding had been cut?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment):

1. I refer the member to the answer provided to this question in parliament on 5 June 2019.

2. I refer the member to the answer provided to this question in parliament on 5 June 2019.

3. No.

4. I meet regularly with the Premier on a range of issues, as I did on 16 May 2019.

5. I have regular discussions with the Premier regarding how government resources can be best utilised to promote SA interstate and overseas. Changes to Brand SA funding agreements were communicated to Brand SA on 15 May 2019.

6. None.

7. No.