Boards and Councils
Boards and Councils supported by the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy.:
The Manufacturing Consultative Council’s role is to provide advice to the various stakeholders on issues pertaining to the State’s manufacturing sector and to promote communication between the manufacturing sector and the State Government.
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Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP - (Chair) Minister for Industry and Trade
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Hon Jack Snelling MP - Deputy Chair
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Mr John Camillo - State Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union
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Mr Andrew Downs - Managing Director, Sage Automation (SA) Pty Ltd
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Mr Chris Field - Assistant Branch Secretary, Australian Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers’ Union
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Mr Peter Gardner - Global Manufacturing Engineering Director, TI Automotive
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Mr Wayne Hanson - Branch Secretary, Greater SA Branch, Australian Workers’ Union’
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Mr Stephen Myatt - Director, Australian Industry Group (SA)
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Mr Victor Previn - Chairman, Ellex Medical
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Mr Chris Stathy - Managing Director, Philmac Pty Ltd
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Mr Angus Story - Industrial Services Manager, SA Unions
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Mr Grant Tinney - Director, Precise Tooling Australia
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Mr Glenn Hunt - Manager, Supply, BHP Billiton Uranium
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Dr Leanna Read - CEO, TGR BioSciences Pty Ltd
Terms of Reference:
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assist in the development of strategies and programs to support the growth and international competitiveness of the manufacturing sector
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raise issues affecting manufacturing for consideration by the Minister for Economic Development and the Minister for Industry and Trade and which may be subsequently referred back to the committee for further work
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provide feedback on the impact of government policies and programs on the manufacturing sector
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advise the Minister on specific matters that have been referred to it by the the Minister(s)
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ensure strong linkages with other advisory bodies.
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The Business Development Council is an independent advisory body that will make recommendations to the Minister for Small Business on ways in which the government and industry can work together to strengthen the capacity of small businesses to respond to local issues and opportunities.
Terms of Reference
The Business Development Council will undertake the following responsibilities:
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advise the Minister for Small Business about the broad impact of decisions on small businesses.
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advise the Minister for Small Business of any opportunities for initiatives to promote business continuity, sustainability and growth.
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advise the Minister for Small Business on specific areas for reducing regulations in the small business sector.
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advise the Minister for Small Business on key issues under South Australia's Strategic Plan that relate to the small business sector, including measures to increase the competiveness of the small business sector in South Australia, develop a vibrant and entrepreneurial small business sector and increase the capacity of the small business sector to export over time.
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advise the Minister for Small Business on key issues affecting family businesses and opportunities to promote sustainability in consultation with other industry groups and educational representatives.
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advise the Minister for Small Business on the challenges and opportunities in the provision of government services and programs for small businesses
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advise Ministers and Cabinet, through the Minister for Small Business, on matters that may be referred to the Council by them from time to time
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advocate change that will improve the environment in which small businesses operate.
BDC Terms of Reference (10 KB)
Much of the BDC's work is carried out though its Sub-Committees. The BDC currently has two Sub-Committees:
Contact:
Secretariat
Business Development Council
Tel: +61 8 8303 2014
Fax: +61 8 8303 2350
Email: SBDC@state.sa.gov.au
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The Economic Development Board (EDB) was established in 2002 and is a key advisory body to the Government on economic development issues in South Australia.
For more information on its Charter and Board members please visit: http://www.competitvesa.biz/
Competitiveness Council
South Australia's Competitiveness Council has one clear task – to recommend practical ways the State Government can make SA the most competitive place to do business in Australia and New Zealand.
The Council was set up in 2006 as a sub committee of the EDB. Its membership includes business leaders, economic specialists and policymakers. Its brief is to identify, develop and champion reforms that enhance SA’s competitiveness and generate further investment.
SA is determined to build on its competitive edge - reduce business costs, streamline development processes, cut red tape, and ensure we continue to have both a skilled and available workforce and the world-class infrastructure we need to support economic growth.
For more information visit: www.competitivesa.biz
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