Legislative Council - Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2)
2016-09-20 Daily Xml

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Manufacturing Works

In reply to the Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (8 December 2015).

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Science and Information Economy): I am advised the following:

The Department of State Development (DSD) has a formal follow-up process for companies that have participated in Manufacturing Works programs, which pre-dates the Frost and Sullivan recommendations. Participating companies provide DSD with project completion reports which detail activities undertaken and outcomes achieved relevant to the program.

In addition, in response to the Frost and Sullivan report, DSD has implemented new internal management processes to proactively monitor the outcomes achieved by businesses that have participated in Manufacturing Works programs. This includes regular contact with businesses and research organisations involved in delivering Manufacturing Works programs to track progress and outcomes.