Professor Christof Rühl, Global Head of Research for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, will meet with the State Government today. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith, who will host the meeting, says ADIA was established to invest funds on behalf of the Government of the…
Hansard Extract Mrs VLAHOS (Taylor) (14:48): My question is to the Minister for Defence Industries. Can the minister inform the house about the government’s effort to attract land vehicle projects, such as the Land 400, to South Australia? The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) (14:48):…
South Australia’s Defence Industry capabilities will be on centre stage at the inaugural Land Forces 2014 Conference and Exposition in Brisbane today.. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said Land Forces is a premier exhibition that showcases land defence equipment, technology and services for the armies of Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. “My focus at Land…
THE ADVERTISER: A Defence precinct capable of testing armoured vehicles to NATO standards would be created in Adelaide if it won a $10 billion federal contract, Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith will tell military chiefs. Read more
South Australia is serious about Defence. It’s a critical sector for our State, creating long-term employment, attracting significant investment and driving innovation. It forms the foundation of our advanced manufacturing future, and is increasingly important with the loss of the State’s automotive sector. South Australia’s defence sector employs around 27,000 people directly and indirectly, which…
South Australia’s small business community representatives will have better access to the Government following today’s launch of the Small Business Round Table. The round table has been established to provide greater collaboration and communication between the State Government and the small business community. Premier Jay Weatherill addressed the inaugural round table and outlined the Government’s…
ABC NEWS: Former Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith is preparing to vote against State Government legislation for the first time since he joined the Labor Government as a minister. Read more
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith has awarded $5,340 funding to the Macclesfield RSL Sub-Branch to help complete the construction of a War Memorial Garden. Mr Hamilton-Smith said the Sub-Branch is transforming two acres of previously disused land it acquired from the Mount Barker Council. Its being transformed into a remembrance garden and commemoration trail, including…
The Department of State Development has successfully bid to deliver the Federal Government’s TradeStart network in South Australia for another four years, providing the state’s business community with export facilitation and better access to Austrade services. Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton Smith made the announcement today during a visit to TradeStart client, Bird in…
Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith has recognised Lobethal-based juice manufacturer Besa Juice as an outstanding beneficiary of the State Government’s business migration program. Mr Hamilton-Smith said Besa Juice’s founder and Managing Director, Mr Emanuil Manolov, and his family moved to South Australia from Bulgaria in 2008 on a business migration visa and then built…
