Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

Tourism across Australia, and, indeed, Tasmania, was among the first and worst hit by COVID-19. The Morrison government did not hesitate in providing support for this critical industry, with an unprecedented package of broad economic and targeted industry support. In addition to JobKeeper, this includes small business grants and funding for airlines, zoos and aquariums, and national parks. Tasmania is also receiving $13½ million through the recovery of regional tourism package, an acknowledgement of the state's critical reliance on international tourism. With regard to skills, our JobMaker plan includes a billion dollar JobTrainer fund with skills and training crucial to Australia's economic recovery. The government will provide around $131.3 million to Tasmania over four years through the NASWD, supporting skills development. This funding is for Tasmania to run its training system including TAFEs.

Question agreed to.