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❓ Mr. Hunter questions the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding the Supply Chain Capacity Program Round 1, specifically concerning application numbers, funding disbursement, and Round 2's opening date. The Minister provides limited information, stating applicants will be notified by the end of February 2026 and Round 2 will open after Round 1 outcomes are communicated.

AnsweredQoN 1699Legislative Assembly

Asked

16 December 2025

Member

Mr Lachlan Hunter

Portfolio

Agriculture and Food

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I refer to Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea - transition assistance Supply Chain Capacity Program Round 1, and I ask: (a) how many total applications were received: (i) of these total applications, how many were successful; and (ii) of these total applications, how many were unsuccessful; (b) how many of the successful applicants have received their funding; (c) of those who haven't yet received their funding, when will it become available; (d) what is the total sum of funding that will be awarded in this round of the program; (e) what is the average amount per recipient of funding being awarded in this round of the program; and (f) when will applications for Round 2 of the program open?

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Answered

17 February 2026

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food

Response time

1 days

(a-e) There were 266 applications for the Supply Chain Capacity Program, Round 1. Applicants will be notified by the end of February 2026.
(f) Round 2 is planned to open after round 1 outcomes are communicated.

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