Sub Boost for SA
ADELAIDE NOW: Defence Minister David Johnston rules out ‘off the shelf’ submarine purchase. Read more
South Australian Launch of Data to Decisions Cooperative Research Centre
I’m delighted to be here this evening for the South Australian launch of the Data to Decisions Cooperative Research Centre. Now, more than ever, national security is at the forefront of the community’s mind. On a daily basis the media is inundating us with frightening incidents from across the globe and reminding us that threats…
South Australians pause to reflect on Remembrance Day
South Australians will observe a minutes silence at 11am today in memory of all the men and women who died or suffered in Australia’s war-like and peace time missions to keep the nation safe and free. Veterans’ Affairs Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said today marks the 96th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World…
South Australia becomes a hub for fighting online terrorism and crime
South Australia has positioned itself as a national data leader with the opening of a new $92 million Data to Decisions Cooperative Research Centre at Technology Park Adelaide. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the facility will investigate ‘big data’ issues for Defence and National Security agencies over the next five years. “The Centre…
National campaign to honour Diggers by passing their names to our children
Australian parents have been urged to honour the memory of their ANZAC ancestors who served in the First World War by naming their newborn babies after them. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Martin Hamilton-Smith said the four-year campaign starts on Remembrance Day, which recognises the end of hostilities in Europe on November 11, 1918. “This…
South Australian exporters encouraged to engage with the Middle East
South Australian exporters are being urged to continue engaging with the multi-million dollar Middle Eastern market and to resist misinformed consumer bullying. The Minister for Investment and Trade said he was disappointed to hear that The Fleurieu Milk and Yogurt Company had been bullied on social media into pulling out of a lucrative supply contract…
Repat Foundation’s Remembrance Business Breakfast
Good morning ladies and gentleman it’s a pleasure to speak to you this morning and to introduce our guest speaker Dr Brendan Nelson. We give our thanks to the Repat Foundation for inviting Dr Nelson to be with us today. The invaluable work the Foundation continues to do in supporting the Veterans’ Health community, in…
South Australia secures world’s largest systems engineering event
South Australia will host the International Council on Systems Engineering International Symposium in 2017, which is expected to inject $4.69 million into the economy. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said IS2017 is the largest annual gathering of systems engineers in the world and will attract 1000 international delegates. “This is a major coup for…
South Australia continues to outpace the nation in exports
South Australia continues its strong export performance, recording a value of $12.1 billion in the 12 months to September. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show overseas goods exported from South Australia grew by 9.9 per cent for the year to September 2014. “The…
Son of Collins’ class subs appearing as viable option for Future Submarines project
ADELAIDE NOW: A ‘Son of Collins’ submarine option is fighting back as a viable option for the Future Submarines. Read more