The latest salvo in the national debate about how best to spread the risks and benefits of the $300-billion naval shipbuilding plan is whether full-cycle docking of the Collins-class submarines should move from South Australia to Western Australia. It’s an important decision. Author: Martin Hamilton-Smith Read this article on the ASPI Strategist website >
A State Government-commissioned review of South Australia’s international and interstate engagement has confirmed that much of the previous government’s agenda was correct, argues former trade minister Martin Hamilton-Smith. So why, he asks, is it taking so long for the Marshall Government to take action? Author: Martin Hamilton-Smith Read this article on the InDaily website >
OUR state and commonwealth founders did not mention political parties in the constitutions for a reason. Your correspondents N. Longbottom (The Advertiser, 7/10/17) and P. Lock and G. Mudge (The Advertiser, 9/10/17) are modern-day fans of the major party system. It is a system which has mechanised our democracy into a gladiatorial conflict that often…
I will be hosting a Hills Transport Forum with Transport Minister Stephen Mullighan at Blackwood on June 28. We will be discussing the recent announcements of the Blackwood roundabout upgrade, Springbank Road, Daws Road, Goodwood Road intersection upgrade and other hills transport issues. Details of the forum can be found here Please RSVP by calling 8271…
Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith has called upon the Federal Government to commit to a continuous build of frigates and submarines in Australia, and for the Offshore Patrol Vessels to be built in South Australia. “Naval shipbuilding will feature prominently at the national Australian Defence Magazine Congress in Canberra today, as a critical element…
Adelaide-based company Levett Engineering has received a commendation for service and manufacturing excellence for their work on the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. The award was presented at Levett Engineering’s Elizabeth South facility by Australian Joint Strike Fighter Program Director of Commercial and Industry, Ms Alison Petchell, on behalf of Air Vice Marshal Chris…
The Government is on track to fulfil its election commitment for a specialist Defence Program, with a suburban high school helping to prepare a new generation of South Australians to benefit from the next wave of defence industry jobs. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith and Education Minister Susan Close have visited The Heights School in…
NEWS RELEASE- Minister Stephen Mullighan MP The State Budget will invest $1.1 million dollars in improvements to Springbank Road – a key arterial road in Adelaide’s inner south. The Transport and Infrastructure Minister Stephen Mullighan said locals had emphasised the need for the upgrade when he attended a public meeting hosted by community members concerned…
ABC RADIO: WWI was an event that changed the nature of the country, says SA’s Veterans Affairs Minister and former SAS member, Martin Hamilton-Smith: http://www.abc.net.au/newsradio/content/s4222839.htm
Mitcham and Hills Messenger: The Repatriation General Hospital has been touted as a possible site to fill a need for a community pool in the Mitcham Council area. Waite MP Martin Hamilton-Smith and Mitcham mayor Glenn Spear visited the Daw Park hospital last week to investigate the future of the Repat’s 25m hydrotherapy pool. The…
