We moved mountains, let’s build subs
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Settled living in Ceduna
WEST COAST SENTINEL: Ceduna registered nurse Supraja Elaiyavalli is one of many skilled and business migration nominations Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith recognised during his tour with cabinet. Read more
Major projects continue to flow across the State
Today I attended the launch of the 2014-15 Major Developments Directory by Premier Jay Weatherill. Thank you to the hard working team in the Department of State Development. We currently have $94.7billion in the pipeline. Jobs are good. To view the directory: www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/mdd
State Parliament to condemn Federal attack on SA subs
Premier Jay Weatherill will today lead a debate in the State’s Parliament that will call on the Abbott Government to keep its promise and build future submarines in Adelaide. The motion, to be debated at midday today, also condemns the Federal Defence Minister for his recent attack on ASC workers and reaffirms support for those…
Chinese investors converge on South Australia in search of opportunities
More than 130 Chinese investors, business migrants and economic leaders are in Adelaide to network with South Australian companies. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the Invest in South Australia conference will strengthen business and investment opportunities with China. “Over the next three days, we will showcase the very best of South Australia…
Abbott Government’s slap in the face to local shipbuilding industry
South Australian Minister for Defence Industries, Martin Hamilton-Smith, is outraged at comments by an Abbott Government Minister which criticised the Australian shipbuilding industry. During Senate Question Time on Tuesday, Federal Defence Minister David Johnston criticised the performance of the Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC), stating “you wonder why I wouldn’t trust them to build a canoe?”…
Trade programs assist West Coast businesses to export and thrive
Regional businesses are continuing to thrive by engaging with international markets, with support from the State Government TradeStart and Gateway Business Program. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith will today visit an example of this success, Streaky Bay Marine Products, to learn how the business grew its exports to Asia. “The State Government has…
South Australia enjoys spike in skilled and business migration nominations
Skilled and business migrants are increasingly looking to settle in South Australia, with 1,495 nominations this financial year, helping to boost South Australia’s economic growth. Minister for Investment and Trade, Martin Hamilton-Smith said this is a significant increase on the number of nominations last financial year. “In 2013-14, 2226 skilled migrants and 130 new business…
Streaky Bay RSL becomes wheelchair friendly thanks to State Government
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Martin Hamilton-Smith has awarded $2,000 funding to the Streaky-Bay RSL Sub-Branch to help provide wheelchair access to its clubroom. Mr Hamilton-Smith said the Sub-Branch is an integral meeting spot for the local community. “The Streaky Bay RSL Sub-Branch clubroom is regularly used by veterans, the Country Women’s Association of Australia,…
South Australian services are in high demand on the global market
South Australia has achieved a record high $2.4 billion in service exports in the 2013-14 financial year – boosting the state’s education, tourism, health, business and legal sectors. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the latest data brings total goods and services exports for the year to $14.7 billion. “South Australia’s annual growth…