Legislative Council - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
2013-11-12 Daily Xml

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NEW HORIZONS INITIATIVE

The Hon. R.L. BROKENSHIRE (14:38): By way of supplementary question, will the minister confirm whether SARDI is still involved in this research and does SARDI have ongoing funding for this research?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:38): I am not sure of SARDI's direct involvement, but I am happy to take that on notice. The funding of $852,000 has been made available—it is new funds—and that will be made available to roll out the program, as I have outlined.