Former ASC Chief Executive joins Defence SA Advisory Board

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…

State Government briefs Japanese submarine delegation on local build benefits

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…

South Australian fashion designers dazzle the Indian market

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…

Wasting no chances to increase jobs and economic activity

Ten years after reforming South Australia’s waste sector and becoming a world leader in the field, the State Government is working with industry and the community to further our advantage. Releasing a discussion paper on industry regulatory reform today, Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister Ian Hunter said the waste management and resource recovery industry contributes…

South Australia’s trade representation to be boosted in South East Asia

Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith is in South East Asia for further discussions around the State Government’s in-country trade representation in the region. He will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand this week, to meet with key government officials in the region to discuss embedding staff into the network of Austrade offices. Mr Hamilton-Smith…

South Australian defence industry to benefit from Indian industry agreement

The South Australian Government has signed an agreement with the Confederation of Indian Industry, which will foster closer economic ties and defence industry investment opportunities. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith signed the Memorandum of Understanding during the state’s largest trade delegation to Bangalore, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai. “Defence is a central pillar of…