Northern Economic Plan

In reply to the Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. D.G. PISONI (Unley—Minister for Industry and Skills):

In addition to broader economic reforms to support all South Australian businesses and households, including through tax cuts and supporting a skilled future workforce through the $203 million Skilling South Australia initiative, I have been advised that the Department for Industry and Skills is working with councils and businesses in northern Adelaide on the following projects:

1. Developing an online geospatial tool incorporating South Australian Government, council and private sector datasets to support investment planning.

2. Facilitating resource recovery in food manufacturing and horticultural industries.

3. Further developing the Mawson Lakes Innovation Precinct, Technology Park.

4. Fostering innovation and new product development in the food processing sector.

5. Building a comprehensive support system for emerging young entrepreneurs to complement the new entrepreneurship curriculum and entrepreneurship schools.

6. Supporting local businesses to be better prepared for attracting, training and retaining apprentices as part of their workforce development.

7. Supporting the growth of social enterprises and businesses with social purpose to create job opportunities and tackle disadvantage in the region.

8. Supporting local business groups to work together to save on their energy costs.