FaB Mentors

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:31): Supplementary: can the minister also seek information about what is the rate of engagement of FaB mentors across the state in various regions? Is there a system of check and review to assess the effectiveness of the outreach done by those FaB mentors?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:31): I think they have certainly demonstrated their worth over recent years and that is the reason why we have increased the amount of funding in terms of an additional $4.4 million to ensure that the FaB mentors and Rural Financial Counselling Service extended beyond 30 June 2024. That was announced in the state budget.

I think the feedback that we get is highly positive. I would continue to encourage people to reach out to the FaB mentors and also, as I did just this morning indeed at a dairy industry breakfast, encourage everyone who has a connection with agricultural sectors and regional communities to use their sphere of influence to encourage people to connect with the FaB mentors.