Nick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. The International Trade Remedies Advisory Service for SMEs can only exist within the Australian Industry Group and provides valuable support and assistance to SMEs in preparing antidumping and countervailing duty applications. I note that the service was originally established as a pilot program by the previous government and funding was due to end on 31 December last year. Can the minister confirm that the advisory service will continue to be funded over the forward estimates and whether the government will commit to providing further resources to meet the significant demand?