The State Government has renewed its India Engagement Strategy, to strengthen opportunities for South Australian exporters to expand their businesses and create jobs. Minister for Investment and Trade, Martin Hamilton-Smith said the State’s relationship with India has evolved since the release of its India Engagement Strategy in 2012. “This refinement of the original strategy will…
A trade delegation from Dubai will attend today’s Arabian Race Day at Morphettville Racecourse, as part of an investment reconnaissance tour of South Australia. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the initial discussions have been positive and will help to boost the State’s future trade relations with the Middle East. “The Middle East…
South Australia’s manufacturing and defence industry has attracted another international visitor with Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Ralf Brauksiepe from the German Federal Ministry of Defence in town today. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said while Dr Brauksiepe was in the country to prepare for a meeting between the Australian and German Defence and Foreign…
The State Government has struck an agreement to establish a South Australia-Penang Joint Working Group to develop new investment and trade opportunities with South East Asia. The signing between The Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng and Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith occurred during a Malaysian delegation to Adelaide. It focused on…
The State Government has launched a new guide for tenants and lessors of retail and commercial premises, which will provide guidance for tenants and prospective tenants on the key issues surrounding entering a commercial and retail property lease. Minister for Small Business Martin Hamilton-Smith said in the 2014/15 financial year, the Office of the Small…
According to a recent State Procurement Board report 90.2 per cent of the value of goods and services contracts, were let with South Australia suppliers in 2014-15. Minister for Small Business Martin Hamilton-Smith said this was an outstanding result considering the Industry Participation Advocate was created by the State Government in 2013. “The latest figures…
Premier Jay Weatherill said today’s release of the 2016 Defence White Paper is a win for South Australia. “I commend the Federal Government’s long term, significant investment in Australia’s Defence Forces and recognition of industry as a fundamental defence capability,” Mr Weatherill said. “The White Paper outlines a raft of opportunities for South Australia including…
Buddy Platform, a US-based company providing crucial data processing infrastructure for the “Internet of Things”, is the latest technology leader to invest in South Australia. Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said Buddy Platform will establish its Australian headquarters in South Australia in a multi-million dollar investment which is expected to create up to 30…
The State Government’s newly established agency Investment Attraction South Australia has secured about 400 jobs in the State in its first four months. Speaking today at the inaugural Investment and Trade Statement event at the Adelaide Oval, Premier Jay Weatherill said the State Government has taken a bold, new direction for trade and investment with…
Up to 50 new jobs are expected to flow from a new wine bottling venture announced today by Premier Jay Weatherill. Australian Global Wine Services, in conjunction with Red Capital Pty Ltd, have announced plans to construct a large bottling, storage and container facility at Port Adelaide, which will cater predominately to the wine industry.…
