Building subs in Japan is ‘scandalous’
YAHOO!7: The man at the helm of South Australia’s original submarine project says any move to build our future fleet in Japan would be scandalous. Mike Smithson reports. Read more
New expert economic report supports an Australian submarine build
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…
South Australian defence leaders hold Summit on industry’s future
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…
Former Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith plans to back his own independent candidates in two looming state by-elections
ADELAIDE NOW: Independent minister Martin Hamilton-Smith plans to back his own candidates in two looming state by-elections, a dramatic move that threatens Liberal chances of winning the seats. Read more
Martin Hamilton-Smith, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs SA – well qualified for the role
RADIO ADELAIDE: 9th October 2014 In 1971 a young man called Martin Hamilton-Smith graduated from Marion High School with a scholarship to attend the Royal Military College, Duntroon. He graduated as an officer in 1975 and went on to gain an impressive list of achievements in the education and military fields. Martin served in 6th…
Anger over cemetery re-use plan
There is anger over a plan to re-use the grave of one of South Australia’s founding fathers, Sir Thomas elder. Channel 7- Tim Noonan reports.
New submarines developments underline need for an open tender process
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…
Sporting event arrangement for Anzac Day 2015
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…
News Fight to keep submarine building in South Australia at Senate inquiry
THE ADVERTISER: Arguments against building submarines in Australia have been systematically demolished at a Senate inquiry into the future of the nation’s naval shipbuilding industry. Read more
Defence Shipbuilding
Hansard Extract The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH: Sustaining the future of Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry is absolutely vital to our economy, to our advanced manufacturing future and to jobs. We are currently at a critical crossroads, where the federal government will either choose to spend $250 billion to deliver and sustain our future Navy fleet here in…