An international expert and former head of the Welsh Government’s trade and investment body has been appointed Chief Executive of South Australia’s new investment agency. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said Michael Hnyda brings a wealth of global experience to the role including an unrivalled track-record in delivering major investments for Wales. “I…
A South Australia-Shandong consortium has proposed a $70 million agricultural consolidation park in Adelaide, which would supply premium food and wine to China. The agreement to construct the park was signed at an official welcome dinner last night attended by Premier Jay Weatherill and Shandong’s Communist Party Secretary Jiang Yikang. Armstrong Wines Trading Pty Ltd,…
The stock exchange has today been advised that a major South Australian iron ore project has taken a significant step closer to development, after agreements were struck with five Chinese steel companies. Iron Road has signed with five global leading Chinese steel companies, including with Shandong Iron & Steel Group at the Adelaide Convention Centre…
The State Government has helped establish the Shandong Exhibition at the Royal Adelaide Show, which is the largest international display in the event’s history. Cabinet visited the exhibition today to welcome some of the 150 trade delegates who are part of China’s largest ever trade delegation to South Australia. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin…
The Australasian Soldiers Dardanelles Cenotaph, the first Australian memorial to the Gallipoli campaign could become a feature of the Anzac Centenary Memorial Garden Walk. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Martin Hamilton-Smith will attend the 100th anniversary of the memorial on Sunday and has proposed to transfer it from the South Parklands. “The cenotaph is the first…
The South Australian Government has strengthened its pursuit of major maritime projects including the next generation of submarines, with three key appointments. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said that global submarine industry expert Steve Ludlam, formerly Chief Executive of Australian naval shipbuilding company ASC Pty Ltd, will join the Defence SA Advisory Board. This…
South Australia will welcome more than 150 investment, trade and cultural delegates from its Chinese sister province Shandong, as part of the largest ever mission to the state. Premier Jay Weatherill said it will be the first visit to the state for Shandong’s Communist Party Secretary Jiang Yikang, who is the highest ranking official in…
The Government is on track to fulfil its election commitment for a specialist Defence Program, with a suburban high school helping to prepare a new generation of South Australians to benefit from the next wave of defence industry jobs. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith and Education Minister Susan Close have visited The Heights School in…
The State Government has accepted an invitation to meet with a Japanese Government and industry delegation bidding for the Future Submarines today. Premier Jay Weatherill will be joined by Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith, who said building the next generation of submarines is the most significant project on Australia’s defence agenda. “This visit gives…
Renowned South Australian fashion designers are set to launch into India after showcasing their labels during a State Government led trade mission. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said leading South Australian designs were displayed during fashion parades in Mumbai and Delhi and a static display in Jaipur. Designers included Liza Emanuele, couture+love+madness, Simmone…
