Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Fawcett. The government has announced the $100 million advanced manufacturing fund in the last budget. We're working in collaboration with businesses in Victoria and South Australia to help them move into new markets. This week, I will announce nearly $30 million in grants to 20 businesses in Victoria and South Australia. These grants will leverage an additional $89 million from successful applicants. This is, in total, a $119 million investment in manufacturing for South Australia and Victoria. I will shortly be opening an additional grant round to give industries the best opportunity to compete, to grow and to prosper. This is real money being invested in manufacturing in Victoria and South Australia.