18064 (2026). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18064 (2026)
Question asked:	03 May 2026
Member asking:	Glen Bennett
Portfolio:	Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18064_2026
Document guid:	e6b88391-0bf9-4035-98a3-010a9e12e425

18064 (2026). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: How does, if at all, does she define "sustainable funding" in the context of regional tourism organisations?

Hon Louise Upston: Sustainable, long-term investment from both central & local government and industry is important to support a growing tourism sector. This isn’t just about public investment, but creating the right settings and providing confidence for private investors.