Industry Leaders Groups

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (13 May 2015).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers): I have been advised the following—

1. Industry Leaders Groups cover each of the 12 State Government Regions. Some regions have more than one group. There are three groups in the Yorke and Mid North State Government Region, two groups in the Murraylands and Riverland State Government Region and two groups in the Eyre and Western State Government Region.

2. Industry Leaders Group members and Chairs are selected by the Department of State Development's Regional Managers in partnership with Regional Development Australia in the regions and Northern Futures, Western Futures, City of Onkaparinga and North East Development Agency in metropolitan Adelaide, and Regional Managers of the Department of State Development helping to identify key representatives in each area.

3. Industry Leaders Groups meet four times a year and membership is voluntary.

4. Industry Leaders Groups are not considered a government board or committee. Industry Leaders Groups are community driven meetings which provide the opportunity for local businesses to inform state government investment in training and skills and link activity to local job opportunities.