The Federal Government’s commitment to an open project definition study to build Australia’s new fleet of submarines doesn’t guarantee local jobs. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said he welcomed any step towards a transparent and competitive tender process, where every option is fully examined. “An open project definition study process will ensure that each…
South Australians will be asked to consider the merits of changing the State’s time-zone to either align with the eastern states or closer to Western Australia. Premier Jay Weatherill said a state-wide consultation process will be led by Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith and explore whether South Australia’s time-zone presents a barrier to…
An award-winning animation studio, a Barossa Valley winery and a manufacturer in automation equipment are some of the businesses to win funding under the Gateway Business Program. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the funding is part of State Government’s commitment to assist small to medium-sized businesses access export markets. “Eight local businesses…
The South Australian Government proposes to invest $252 million over four years to improve the state’s health infrastructure as part of Transforming Health. The proposal also includes a new Centre of Excellence for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress. Health Minister Jack Snelling said the changes to the way care would be delivered to patients needs…
A $10 billion Armoured Fighting Vehicles program, which could provide 30 years of advanced manufacturing and sustainment work for South Australians, is at a cross road. The Federal Government is poised in coming weeks to release its Request for Tender (RFT) for initial vehicles to be acquired under Defence Project Land 400. Minister for Defence…
ABC NEWS: Defence Minister Kevin Andrews has promised a “conservative” approach to deciding on Australia’s next generation of submarines, following a tour of a key shipbuilding site in Adelaide. Read more
South Australian agribusiness is well positioned to take full advantage of the benefits offered by the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA). Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton Hamilton-Smith said Japan is an important trade partner and South Australia’s fourth biggest export market after China, USA and India. “In the 12 months to November 2014,…
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WEST COAST SENTINEL: Ceduna registered nurse Supraja Elaiyavalli is one of many skilled and business migration nominations Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith recognised during his tour with cabinet. Read more
Today I attended the launch of the 2014-15 Major Developments Directory by Premier Jay Weatherill. Thank you to the hard working team in the Department of State Development. We currently have $94.7billion in the pipeline. Jobs are good. To view the directory: www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/mdd
