Legislative Council: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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Wine Expansion and Recovery Program

192 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().30 November 2022). Can the minister advise:

1. What is the total funding allocated to the Wine Expansion and Recovery Program in 2022-23?

2. What is the total funding allocated to the Wine Expansion and Recovery Program in 2023-24?

3. What is the total funding allocated to the Wine Expansion and Recovery Program in 2024-25?

4. What is the total funding allocated to the Wine Expansion and Recovery Program in 2025-26?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Trade and Investment has advised:

1. $1,100,000
2. $750,000
3. $375,000
4. There is no funding allocated in 2025-26.


To assist the local industry to deal with the ongoing challenging conditions, the government of South Australia is providing a $100,000 grant to Riverland Wine for the development of a 10-year industry blueprint, with Riverland Wine contributing a further $50,000.

The blueprint will identify strategic priorities for the entire region's wine industry to help it recover from some of the most challenging years in decades and improve productivity.