Green Industries Fund

324 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().7 February 2024). Can the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water advise:

1. Since 1 January 2023 how much has been expended on 'climate change initiatives' as permitted under Section 17(5)(b)(i) of the Green Industries SA Act 2004?

2. As at 1 January 2024 what was the balance of the Green Industries Fund?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has advised:

1. Since 1 January 2023, $18.878 million has been expended from the Green Industry Fund on climate change initiatives under Section 17(5)(b)(i) of the Green Industries SA Act 2004.

2. As at 1 January 2024, the balance of the Green Industries Fund is $47,847,734.