Premier Jay Weatherill and Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton Smith today launched a 10-year strategy for South Australia’s defence sector. Speaking to a 100-strong audience of Defence and industry leaders, Premier Weatherill reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the defence sector. “Defence is a critical sector for South Australia,” Mr Weatherill said. “It is a…
South Australia stands ready to build and support Australia’s next generation Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith welcomed the Federal Government’s Request for Tender for initial vehicles to be acquired under Defence Project Land 400. “It is pleasing that the Request for Tender for Land 400 Phase 2 is now open.…
South Australia’s status as an international leader in aerospace development has been enhanced with the establishment of Australia’s first aerospace cluster. Manufacturing and Innovation Minister Kyam Maher has today officially launched the Australian Aerospace Alliance. The Minister said the Alliance was aimed at encouraging collaboration with the state’s defence and commercial aerospace sectors. “The Alliance…
The Chair of The Repat Foundation will lead a panel of experienced veteran’s representatives and clinical experts to advise on the location and model of the new Post-Traumatic Stress Centre for Excellence. Health Minister Jack Snelling said Associate Professor Susan Neuhaus CSC will lead the input of the veteran community which was vital to the…
Today’s announcement by the Federal Government and the State Liberals that there will be a ‘competitive evaluation process’ has created further uncertainty surrounding the future of naval shipbuilding in Australia. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said only a proper project definition study and a transparent competitive tender, which is contingent on construction occurring in…
The Federal Government’s commitment to an open project definition study to build Australia’s new fleet of submarines doesn’t guarantee local jobs. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said he welcomed any step towards a transparent and competitive tender process, where every option is fully examined. “An open project definition study process will ensure that each…
South Australians will be asked to consider the merits of changing the State’s time-zone to either align with the eastern states or closer to Western Australia. Premier Jay Weatherill said a state-wide consultation process will be led by Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith and explore whether South Australia’s time-zone presents a barrier to…
An award-winning animation studio, a Barossa Valley winery and a manufacturer in automation equipment are some of the businesses to win funding under the Gateway Business Program. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the funding is part of State Government’s commitment to assist small to medium-sized businesses access export markets. “Eight local businesses…
The South Australian Government proposes to invest $252 million over four years to improve the state’s health infrastructure as part of Transforming Health. The proposal also includes a new Centre of Excellence for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress. Health Minister Jack Snelling said the changes to the way care would be delivered to patients needs…
A $10 billion Armoured Fighting Vehicles program, which could provide 30 years of advanced manufacturing and sustainment work for South Australians, is at a cross road. The Federal Government is poised in coming weeks to release its Request for Tender (RFT) for initial vehicles to be acquired under Defence Project Land 400. Minister for Defence…
