South Australians can now receive compliance certificates from plumbers, electricians and gas fitters electronically, through a government project that aims to reduce red tape and improve business efficiency. Paper based Certificates of Compliance (CoCs), which consume more than 1 million sheets of paper per year, can now be entered via an online system and emailed…
Leveraging opportunities for foreign investment, export and cultural exchange is pivotal to South Australia’s ongoing economic transformation. As we build on traditional strengths and create future industries, our focus will always be on developing and promoting international connections and engagement based on visionary but realistic plans, respective strengths and a mutual commitment to success. South…
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner continued its support of the state’s economic engine room, the SME sector in the 2015/16. Minister for Small Business Martin Hamilton-Smith tabled the latest annual report of the SBC Office this week. The report shows there was a substantial increase in the number of enquiries in the 2015/16…
The State Government’s first consolidated “State of the State” Annual Small Business Statement sets a future course for the sector that provides almost a quarter of a million local jobs, is worth $34 billion each year and underpins the local economy. Released today at an industry event by Minister for Small Business Martin Hamilton-Smith, the…
South Australia’s overseas goods exports totalled $10.8 billion in the year to October 2016, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This was down 7.7 per cent compared with the year to October 2015. Figures show national exports totalled $242 billion in the year to October 2016, down by 4.4 per…
An agreement signed today between the Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy (AMFA) and the Fisheries and Marine Agency of West Java Province, will support the development of a two year training and industry placement pilot program for graduates from West Java’s maritime vocational schools. The Memorandum of Understanding will also foster collaboration between West Java…
Defence SA will hold the first in a series of forums today that are aimed at getting South Australian companies ready to take part in lucrative Defence contracts. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the forums were about supporting local companies and giving them a competitive edge to win work in the supply chain…
South Australia’s relationship with Malaysia received a boost today as Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Minister Dato’ Sri Mustapa Bin Mohamed visited Adelaide for the first time since 2014. At a meeting with Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith the Ministers discussed mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities across sectors such as: Education Health…
A ceremony to welcome the first of 15 new P-8A Poseidons will be held tomorrow to officially welcome the aircraft to the Edinburgh RAAF Base. The arrival heralds the start of a new era of maritime surveillance and patrol for the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Defence and South Australia. The new aircraft also sees…
Starting today, Defence SA will host a three-day series of meetings between the local defenceindustry and LAND 400 Phase Two bidders, BAE Systems Australia and Rheinmetall DefenceAustralia. Sixty three South Australian companies will take part in the workshops, designed to give localbusinesses an opportunity to showcase their capabilities to the LAND 400 bidders, with a…
