Space Industry

161 Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (1 July 2020). Can the Premier provide the number of South Australians employed either directly or indirectly in the space industry?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier): I have been advised:

South Australia is home to around 80-space related organisations comprising more than 50 private companies, more than 10 research organisations, industrial associations, and consultancies.

A baseline figure for the number of direct space related employees is estimated at approximately 800. The number of indirect employees is difficult to determine as many of these employees work only part time in the industry, supporting other sectors such as high-tech, cyber and defence.