Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2019-07-02 Daily Xml

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Trade Offices

In reply to the Hon. J.E. HANSON (4 June 2019).

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): I have been advised:

1. For 2018-19, the KPI framework for the Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment (DTTI) to which the overseas offices contributed was:

a. Creation of 2,000 new jobs in target industries in South Australia from companies that are a direct client of DTTI

b. Foreign direct investment of $500 million into South Australia from companies that are a direct client of DTTI

c. $50 million of exports facilitated by DTTI activity

d. Provide export business with training, mentoring and advice on boosting markets to 400 South Australian businesses; and

e. 90 new exporters supported by DTTI programs.

2. The overseas offices established throughout 2018-19 were accountable to the 2018-19 KPI framework.

3. DTTI's KPIs are being tracked and the overseas offices are contributing KPI outcomes.

4. There is a monthly reporting process, six-month performance discussion and an annual review as per Joyce recommendation 9.24, which requires DTTI to prepare on behalf of all agencies an annual review of South Australia's international footprint and its alignment to the State's Growth Agenda. This review is to be presented to and approved by the Economic and Infrastructure Cabinet Committee.