Defence and Space Industries

In reply to Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) ((23 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water): I have been advised:

From 21 March 2022 – 23 June 2022 I have met with the below defence and space primes and SMEs to discuss a range of matters focused on future opportunities around capabilities and workforce challenges and requirements:

Luerssen Australia

Deloitte

Kongsberg

Supashock

Australian Space Agency

Inovor Technologies

Andy Thomas Foundation

QuantX Labs

Defence Teaming Centre

Airbus Defence and Space

DEWC – Asension

Q-CTRL

Southern Launch

DCI Data Centre

Lightforce Group