Economic Development Board

In reply to Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (27 July 2015). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for Automotive Transformation, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation):

I am advised that the Economic Development Board maintains a focus on advanced manufacturing across a number of the projects it leads, in particular through its Value Add and Industry Growth Subcommittee.

Projects include:

Developing a manual to map value chains across industries using a consistent methodology which will enable policy makers and industry to compare sectors and distil information about the critical stages of production;

A review of potential 'Future Industries' where South Australia currently has, or could develop, comparative or competitive advantages;

Food Park Project (in collaboration with PIRSA) – the Food Park concept looks to address the benefits from co-locating food manufacturers in terms of sharing infrastructure, attracting service providers and joint approaches to issues such as trade waste, water and energy;

Functional and Luxury Food Project (in collaboration with PIRSA) – identifying opportunities for SA food manufacturers to expand in to Asia; and

A study outlining the national and global market potential for the seaweed industry in South Australia.