A chorus of experts have called for the Federal Government to follow a competitive open tender process before any decision on a multi-billion dollar submarines acquisition. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said he welcomes the decision by Liberal Senators Sean Edwards, David Fawcett and Anne Ruston to take a stand for South Australia and…
As Australia prepares to mark the 100th commemoration of the Gallipoli Landings next year, and with Anzac Day falling on a Saturday in 2015, South Australians are reminded of the restrictions around public sport and entertainment events on the day. Recreation and Sport Minister Leon Bignell said under the ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005, restrictions…
THE ADVERTISER: Arguments against building submarines in Australia have been systematically demolished at a Senate inquiry into the future of the nation’s naval shipbuilding industry. Read more
Hansard Extract The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH: Sustaining the future of Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry is absolutely vital to our economy, to our advanced manufacturing future and to jobs. We are currently at a critical crossroads, where the federal government will either choose to spend $250 billion to deliver and sustain our future Navy fleet here in…
ABC NEWS: A summit on ship and submarine building in Australia will call on the local defence industry to help the South Australian Government strengthen its case for the Navy’s next submarine fleet to be built in Adelaide. Read more
It’s a pleasure to be here today as a guest of the Sturt Baseball Club and on behalf of the State Government to recognise the official opening of the new safety netting at Norman Reserve. The Sturt Baseball Club was one of the earliest clubs to be established in South Australia in 1908. Its first…
The State Government will host a Summit to discuss the South Australian Government submission to the Defence White Paper on industry policy, which is due for submission at the end of this month. A particular focus will be the effect of policy on the future of Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry. Key stakeholders are being invited…
At the turn of the 20th Century South Australia was one of the most prolific exporters of wheat flour in the world, with more than 60 mills in operation. Now we only have 5 flour mills. We export wheat in bulk – the jobs and enterprise within flour mills is now offshore. Last month I…
PS NEWS ONLINE: Growth in exports from South Australia has outpaced the national average for 11 consecutive months, helped by programs administered by the Department of State Development, according to the Minister for Investment and Trade, Martin Hamilton-Smith. Read more
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith today announced that Rob Manton has been appointed as the new Director of Veterans SA. Mr Manton leaves his role within the Federal Department of Veterans’ Affairs Income Support and Grants Branch, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to Veterans’ Affairs. “I congratulate Mr Manton on his appointment,” Mr…
