Exports thrive on Asia focus

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

Pitch for billion-dollar defence contracts includes plans for new land forces hub

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

Martin Hamilton-Smith expected to vote against Government over SA’s marine park sanctuary zone legislation

ABC NEWS: Former Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith is preparing to vote against State Government legislation for the first time since he joined the Labor Government as a minister. Read more

News Liberal defector Martin Hamilton-Smith wants to be team player in Jay Weatherill Labor Government State Cabinet

THE ADVERTISER: New minister and Liberal defector Martin Hamilton-Smith has attended his first Cabinet meeting with the Labor ministry, promising to be a team player. Read more

Former SA Liberal Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith becomes a minister in Labor State Government

THE ADVERTISER: Former Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith will become a minister in the minority State Labor Government, in a development that has stunned both sides of state politics. Read More