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❓ Dr. Honey requests a detailed breakdown of the $8 million expenditure for the Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative in 2023-24, including any grants to non-government entities. The Minister's answer states the funds were allocated to an agreement with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).

AnsweredQoN 1115Legislative Assembly

Asked

19 June 2024

Member

Dr D.J. Honey

Portfolio

Minister assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade

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I refer to the estimated $8 million expenditure in 2023-24 for the Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative, as shown in the budget papers, and I ask: (a) Would the Minister provide a detailed, itemised list of all expenditure items to show how that money was spent; and (b) If any money was allocated as grants to non-government entities, will the Minister detail all such grants?

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Answered

6 August 2024

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade

Response time

2 days

(a)-(b) As announced on 20 June 2024, $8 million has been allocated to establish the industry support collaboration agreement with the industry-led Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). The agreement is designed to enhance the capacity and capability of local businesses to participate in wind turbine manufacturing and servicing supply chains.

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