The State Government has welcomed Defence Minister Kevin Andrew’s announcement that the next fleet of Pacific Patrol Boats will be built in Australia, but said it doesn’t go far enough. Today the Federal Government announced its Request for Tender to build 21 steel-hulled replacement patrol boats for Australia’s Pacific neighbours, worth $594 million in addition…
The State Government has launched its Export Partnership Program, which will help South Australian businesses to engage with key trading partners. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the program provides 50:50 funding to eligible South Australian companies to pursue international market development opportunities. “This initiative which replaces the Gateway Business Program, will ensure…
The Federal Government must commit to a 30 year strategic ship building plan for Australia to rescue an industry on the brink of extinction. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the Federal Government must move now to stem the flow of job losses and save highly skilled workers from unemployment. “A 30 year strategic…
