A report commissioned by the South Australian Economic Development Board has identified which local council regions will be hardest hit if the future submarines contracts are lost. The independent analysis was compiled by the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research and assesses the economic ramifications of purchasing 12 next generation submarines overseas to replace…
Kimberly-Clark Australia, the single largest employer in the State’s South East, is investing a further $20 million in its Millicent Mill to upgrade equipment and increase production of its Kleenex products. It follows a $33 million investment earlier this year in a new energy-saving cogeneration plant, which has taken the Millicent Mill off the electricity…
The State Government will today host a Summit to discuss its submission to the Defence White Paper on industry policy. The Summit will be held in the House of Assembly Chamber at Parliament House from 9am to 12.30pm. It will be opened by Premier Jay Weatherill and hosted by the Minister for Defence Industries Martin…
A new report has for the first time exposed the extent of the economic impact that building submarines overseas would have on local government regions – identifying the real winners and losers. Expert modelling has also been used to pin point the difference in tax recoupment figures, which were previously not considered when comparing domestic…
A chorus of experts have called for the Federal Government to follow a competitive open tender process before any decision on a multi-billion dollar submarines acquisition. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said he welcomes the decision by Liberal Senators Sean Edwards, David Fawcett and Anne Ruston to take a stand for South Australia and…
As Australia prepares to mark the 100th commemoration of the Gallipoli Landings next year, and with Anzac Day falling on a Saturday in 2015, South Australians are reminded of the restrictions around public sport and entertainment events on the day. Recreation and Sport Minister Leon Bignell said under the ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005, restrictions…
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…
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…
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…
