Livestock Industry

145 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().28 September 2022).

1. What was the total budget for the livestock underpass grant scheme in 2021-22?

2. What was the total value of grants allocated under the livestock underpass grant scheme in 2021-22?

3. Who received a livestock underpass grant in 2021-22 and what was the total value of the grant received?

4. What is the total value of grants available under the livestock underpass grant scheme in 2022-23?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

The livestock underpass grant scheme funded by the regional growth fund is a $3 million fund available for the construction and installation of livestock underpass infrastructure. The fund was due to close June 2022.

I extended the fund until June 2023 due to a number of factors leading to the fund being undersubscribed.

I am advised there were two grants for a total value of $200,000 allocated under the livestock underpass grant scheme in 2021-22

I am advised the two grantees that received livestock underpass grant funding in 2021-22 were Aurora Dairies, $100,000 and Winchmore Park Pty Ltd, $100,000

I am advised there have been a further eight grants awarded under the livestock underpass. grant scheme in this current financial year to the value of $771,911.