Federal Government’s expert advisory panel on submarines not enough

The State Government has welcomed Defence Minister Kevin Andrew’s announcement that an expert advisory panel including a probity auditor has been appointed to oversee the Future Submarine Competitive Evaluation Process, but said it doesn’t go far enough. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said that today’s announcement does not guarantee that the tender process will…

Defence Shipbuilding

Hansard Extract: The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) (14:05): I seek leave to make a ministerial statement. Leave granted. The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH: The most important single jobs and industry question facing South Australia over the next 30 years is whether we build 12…

Investment and Trade Initiatives

Hansard Extract: Ms VLAHOS (Taylor) (14:42): My question is to the Minister for Investment and Trade. What are the government’s plans for investment and trade following South Australia’s business month in China? The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) (14:42): I thank the member for…

Nepal Earthquake

Hansard Extract Ms COOK (Fisher) (14:56): My question is to the Minister for Investment and Trade. Could the minister please update the house on South Australia’s trade links into South-East Asia and assistance with relief efforts into Nepal? The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) (14:56): I…

Export Partnership Program reform a success

Reforms to the State Government’s international support program announced in February have opened up new opportunities for South Australian exporters. The new Export Partnership Program provides 50:50 funding to eligible South Australian companies to pursue international market development opportunities. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said that the first round of the new program…