House of Assembly Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1) 53 1 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Adjournment Debate Business SA Export Awards Business SA Export Awards Mr WHETSTONE House of Assembly Chaffey Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (17:22): Just for the Hansard, Deputy Speaker, I would like to respond to your question about the Humphrey pump. It was known as the 'Thumper' and its capacity was 1.25 million gallons per hour into an earthen channel. By my calculations, that would fill this building with water from top to bottom in its entirety in one hour. I would like to speak just a little bit about my portfolio and the Business SA Export Awards that were held earlier this month to recognise South Australia's most successful and innovative exporters. They were honoured at the National Wine Centre. Eight companies were recognised for excellence in exporting in a range of categories that included small business, regional, manufacturing and creative industries awards. Winners of the state awards automatically qualify as finalists for the 2014 Australian Export Awards to be hosted by Aus Industry and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I look forward to that and I wish all the South Australian businesses well. I would like to congratulate the winners and the finalists of the Business SA Export Awards for their commitment and dedication to the sector. Together they are contributing to a more vibrant economy in our state. The award winner for SA agribusiness was Ferguson Australia and the creative industries award went to Patch Theatre Company. The environmental solutions award went to the Paris Creek farm business, with the health and biotechnology award going to Soniclean and the information and communications technology award to Avinet. Again, the manufacturing award went to Kelly Engineering. I really must congratulate Kelly Engineering; they have been exemplary. I have been to many award nights and they are always in the mix. The SA Regional Exporter Award went to Blue Lake Milling. The Small Business Award went to Protect-It Column Guards. The South Australian Exporter of the Year was Kelly Engineering. I congratulate them all. I would also like to acknowledge the Sports SA award finalists. I met with the member for Morphett at the Lockleys Bowling Club where the nominations were announced. It was a pleasure to attend such a great event, acknowledging fantastic achievements in our sporting clubs by individuals and organisations. I pay tribute to a great Australian Diamonds netballer, Adelaide Thunderbirds captain Renae Hallinan, who was the guest speaker at the event. Renae is a fantastic role model for women and our young up and coming sportspeople. I acknowledge the finalists for the important award ceremony to be held at Adelaide Oval on 7 November. The Sports SA award winners will be announced at the KPMG celebration of South Australian sport where the South Australian sport and hall of fame members will be announced. At 17:26 the house adjourned until Thursday 16 October 2014 at 10:30.