It’s a pleasure to be here today as a guest of the Sturt Baseball Club and on behalf of the State Government to recognise the official opening of the new safety netting at Norman Reserve. The Sturt Baseball Club was one of the earliest clubs to be established in South Australia in 1908. Its first…
The State Government will host a Summit to discuss the South Australian Government submission to the Defence White Paper on industry policy, which is due for submission at the end of this month. A particular focus will be the effect of policy on the future of Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry. Key stakeholders are being invited…
At the turn of the 20th Century South Australia was one of the most prolific exporters of wheat flour in the world, with more than 60 mills in operation. Now we only have 5 flour mills. We export wheat in bulk – the jobs and enterprise within flour mills is now offshore. Last month I…
PS NEWS ONLINE: Growth in exports from South Australia has outpaced the national average for 11 consecutive months, helped by programs administered by the Department of State Development, according to the Minister for Investment and Trade, Martin Hamilton-Smith. Read more
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith today announced that Rob Manton has been appointed as the new Director of Veterans SA. Mr Manton leaves his role within the Federal Department of Veterans’ Affairs Income Support and Grants Branch, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to Veterans’ Affairs. “I congratulate Mr Manton on his appointment,” Mr…
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…
