12998 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

12998 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What is the total cost, if any, of any agency-organised conferences, workshops, and training events under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency and event?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that Callaghan Innovation’s total spend on agency-organised conferences, workshops, and training events for this period was approximately $27,000. This was broken down by the following: • Artificial Intelligence events – approximately $10,000 • Capital education event – approximately $2,000 • Health Tech Activator event – approximately $15,000