Defence SA Advisory Board
The Defence SA Advisory Board provides high-level strategic and policy advice to the Government of South Australia "to promote the growth of Defence and defence industries in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic Plan."[1] Air Chief Marshal Sir Angas Houston AK AFC was appointed to chair the board in 2014, replacing General Peter Cosgrove AC MC in the position.[2][3] The board was established in 2007 and meets six times a year.[4] The board was preceded by the Defence Industry Advisory Board (DIAB), which was established in 2003.
Membership
As of 2016, the Defence SA Advisory Board's membership includes:
- Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retired) - Chair
- Hon Jay Weatherill - Premier of South Australia
- Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP
- Dr Neil Bryans
- Vice Admiral Russell Crane AO CSM RANR
- Paul Johnson MBE
- Andy Keough CSC
- Beth Laughton (appointed in 2007)
- Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC
- Steve Ludlam FREng
- Rear Admiral Trevor Ruting AM CSC RANR (appointed in 2008)[5]
- Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb AM
Former members
| Member | Commenced | Ceased |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Jackman | 2014 | 2015[4] |
| Jack Snelling MP | 2011 | 2013[6] |
| Dr John White[7] | 2009 | 2015[8] |
| Kim Beazley | 2009 | 2009[9] |
| Andrew Fletcher (former CEO of Defence SA)[10] | 2007[9] | 2015[8] |
| General Peter Cosgrove AC MC - Chair | 2007[5] | 2014[2] |
| Charles Chessel | 2007[9] | 2014[8] |
| Les Fisher | 2007[9] | 2012[11] |
| Kevin Foley MP | 2007 | 2011[5] |
| Mike Rann MP | 2007 | 2011[5] |
| Malcolm Kinnaird | 2007[12] | 2009 |
| David Shackleton | 2007[12] | 2009 |
| Norman Adler - Deputy Chair | 2007[12] | 2008 |
References
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- ^ a b "New chair for Defence SA Advisory Board" (PDF). Government of South Australia. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ "Houston to chair SA Defence Advisory Board". ABC News. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b "SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES INFORMATION - 30 JUNE 2015" (PDF). Government of South Australia. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
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- ^ "GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES INFORMATION LISTED BY PORTFOLIO AS AT 30 JUNE 2013" (PDF). Department of the Premier & Cabinet. Government of South Australia. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
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- ^ a b c d "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LISTING BY PORTFOLIO 30/06/2009" (PDF). Department of the Premier & Cabinet. Government of South Australia. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
- ^ "2009 Professional Engineer of the Year" (PDF). Engineering South Australia. Engineers Australia. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ "GOVERNMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES INFORMATION LISTED BY PORTFOLIO AS AT 30 JUNE 2012" (PDF). Department of the Premier & Cabinet. Government of South Australia. 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c "Boards & Committees Listing by Portfolio - 30 June 2008" (PDF). Department of the Premier & Cabinet. Government of South Australia. 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
