New Adelaide chapter for international networking club

An Adelaide chapter of the global South Australia Club has been launched by its inaugural Patron, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO, Governor of South Australia. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the South Australia Club was started in London by the Agent General, Bill Muirhead AM in 2010. “Mr Muirhead…

New shop front for small business

The State Government has increased its efforts to assist South Australian small businesses with the establishment of a shopfront in the central business district of Adelaide. The new office of the Small Business Commissioner will bring together services and advice from the Department of State Development and Office of the Industry Advocate. Minister for Small…

Defence scholarships give Honours students vital industry experience

Nine university students have been offered scholarships with local defence and related companies to work on industry nominated Honours projects. Higher Education and Skills Minister Susan Close said the State Government’s 2016 Defence Honours Scholarship Program provides invaluable industry experience. “The nine local students are eligible to receive up to $7,000 to undertake an Honours…

Techport expansion reaffirms commitment to naval shipbuilding

The State Government has approved a multi-million dollar upgrade of its Techport facility, to expand its wharf by 22 metres and permit two Air Warfare Destroyers to berth side-by-side. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the project exemplified the State’s commitment to improve infrastructure to win naval shipbuilding contracts. “We are fully committed to…

China collaboration key to commercialising marine biotechnology research

A new $1 million laboratory to commercialise marine biotechnology research and development will be created through a partnership between Flinders University and a leading Chinese company specialising in advanced food technology and processing. Science Minister Kyam Maher says Shandong Tianjiu Industrial Group and Flinders University’s Centre for Marine Bioproducts Development today signed two documents in…

Enhanced India engagement strategy targets new export opportunities

The State Government has renewed its India Engagement Strategy, to strengthen opportunities for South Australian exporters to expand their businesses and create jobs. Minister for Investment and Trade, Martin Hamilton-Smith said the State’s relationship with India has evolved since the release of its India Engagement Strategy in 2012. “This refinement of the original strategy will…

Racing delegation from Dubai seeks investment opportunities

A trade delegation from Dubai will attend today’s Arabian Race Day at Morphettville Racecourse, as part of an investment reconnaissance tour of South Australia. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the initial discussions have been positive and will help to boost the State’s future trade relations with the Middle East. “The Middle East…

German defence delegates visit South Australia

South Australia’s manufacturing and defence industry has attracted another international visitor with Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Ralf Brauksiepe from the German Federal Ministry of Defence in town today. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said while Dr Brauksiepe was in the country to prepare for a meeting between the Australian and German Defence and Foreign…

International visit strengthens ties with South East Asia

The State Government has struck an agreement to establish a South Australia-Penang Joint Working Group to develop new investment and trade opportunities with South East Asia. The signing between The Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng and Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith occurred during a Malaysian delegation to Adelaide. It focused on…