A State Government delegation has returned from Shandong, China where it focused on job creation ahead of a year-long celebration to mark the 30-year sister-state relationship. Minister for Investment and Trade Hamilton-Smith who travelled to the region said key talks looked ahead to 2016 when Premier Jay Weatherill will lead a local business mission to…
South Australia‘s Hornsdale Wind Farm has been awarded a contract to deliver an additional 100 megawatt in power to the Australian Capital Territory, which will help secure up to 250 construction jobs in the State’s Mid North. Developed by leading French renewables company Neoen, in partnership with Megawatt Capital Investments, Hornsdale is the first successful…
Adelaide-based company Levett Engineering has received a commendation for service and manufacturing excellence for their work on the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. The award was presented at Levett Engineering’s Elizabeth South facility by Australian Joint Strike Fighter Program Director of Commercial and Industry, Ms Alison Petchell, on behalf of Air Vice Marshal Chris…
The State Government has welcomed the announcement that Spanish shipbuilder Navantia will lead the shipbuilding component of the Air Warfare Destroyer project, after management structure reform. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the Federal Government’s decision to insert Spanish shipbuilding executives into the program is positive action that will ensure the Air Warfare Destroyer…
A World War 1 bayonet, unearthed from the fields of Pozieres in France last year, will be presented to the people of South Australia at the Unley Soldiers Memorial Gardens. Minister for Veterans Affairs Martin Hamilton-Smith, will accept the memorial gift on behalf of all South Australians. He said the relic is a gift from…
Hon MARTIN HAMILTON-SMITH MP Speaking at ‘Mitcham AFA Family’ Book Launch Thank you for inviting me to officially launch the Mitcham AFA Family. I still remember the first time I visited this AFA. I would have been no older than 11. At that age, I imagine, I was probably running amok outside on the greens…
The State Government has committed $10 million over the next four financial years to boost exports and jobs. The increase in funding coincides with the release of a discussion paper seeking input on a South Australia-North Atlantic Engagement Strategy, designed to help boost investment and create jobs by strengthening our relationship with the North American…
Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said South Australia must build the nation’s next generation of submarines and only 12 will secure a continuous industry. Today the deadline closed for responses to the Federal Government’s competitive evaluation process to select an international partner to design and build the submarines. Mr Hamilton-Smith said the Federal Government…
Global defence company Lockheed Martin has opened a high-tech laboratory in Adelaide today, which will create opportunities for industry innovation and research. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said Lockheed Martin is one of the world’s largest defence contractors. “This new Submarine Combat System Laboratory in Mawson Lakes will create a space for collaboration with…
Opportunities for business investment and trade between China, Malaysia and regional South Australia will be the focus of today’s Invest in Regional South Australia Exhibition in Adelaide. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the exhibition will provide an opportunity for Chinese and Malaysian business migrants and agency representatives to network and build relationships…
