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South Australia

Defence, Discovery, Design

South Australia is Australia's defence manufacturing capital and a world leader in renewable energy. Adelaide punches above its weight in biomedical research and space technology.

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$117B
GDP Contribution
6% of national GDP
1.8M
Population
7% of Australia
Active Partnerships
via WSANDN platform
Defence
Skills Gap Priority
highest demand sector
Sector Focus

Key Sectors in SA

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Defence & Shipbuilding

Largest defence procurement ($90B) in Australian history.

Renewable Energy

World leader — 70%+ of grid powered by renewables.

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Health & Biomedical

Cutting-edge medical research and clinical trials.

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Wine & Agriculture

Barossa Valley and premium food exports globally.

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Space & Technology

Australian Space Agency headquartered in Adelaide.

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Education

Leading universities and TAFE network.

Strategic Priorities
01Defence & Shipbuilding
02Renewable Energy
03Health & Biomedical
04Wine & Agriculture
05Space & Technology
06Education
Economic Opportunity

Partnership Opportunities

15,000
Defence Jobs
new roles by 2030
100%
Renewables Target
clean energy by 2030
$12B
Space Sector
industry target 2030
Open
Partner Applications
priority: defence