About DTED
The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) is the South Australian Government’s key economic development agency.
The department’s key objectives are:
- maintain an internationally competitive business environment;
- increase business investment and facilitate major projects;
- foster the development of innovative, globally competitive businesses;
increase international trade;
- develop a vibrant and entrepreneurial small business sector;
- encourage industry's involvement in the development of a highly skilled workforce;
- build sustainable communities in regional South Australia;
- deliver highly valued services and advice to government and industry;
- develop an organisational environment that is consistent with our guiding principles and enables us to do our business in an effective and efficient way.
DTED offers programs and services to support all business activities that benefit the State – from small business operations through to billion-dollar projects and major investments.
Our work is driven by South Australia’s Strategic Plan which sets objectives and targets for the State. Our work is directed by the broad headings of Growing Prosperity, Fostering Creativity and Innovation, and Building Communities. Specifically, we work to achieve results in the following areas:
• Business growth
• Investment attraction
• International market development
• Business environment and economy strategy
• Workforce development
• Population and migration
• Community development in regional South Australia.
We work closely with a number of key economic advisory bodies, view Boards and Councils.
Supporting South Australia's growth
The department undertakes the following actions to support South Australia's economic growth:
· We provide high-level economic and trade policy advice to government, backed by sophisticated and rigorous analysis.
· We work to maintain close communications between government and business, and to support industry-led development initiatives.
· We develop and facilitate implementation of strategies for the economic growth of the State and its regions.
· We facilitate development of major projects of strategic significance to the State.
· We facilitate the provision of selected business extension services identified as providing a significant net benefit to the State economy.
Responsible Ministers
The Hon. Mike Rann, Premier and Minister for Economic Development.
The Hon. Kevin Foley, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Industry and Trade.
The Hon. Paul Holloway, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business.
The Hon. Paul Caica, Minister for Agriculture, Food & Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development.
Contact
Mr Brian Cunningham
Chief Executive
Department of Trade and Economic Development
10th Floor
178 North Terrace, Adelaide
GPO Box 1264
Adelaide
South Australia 5001
Tel. +61 8 8303 2400
Fax. +61 8 8303 2410
Email: dted@state.sa.gov.au
Web: www.southaustralia.biz
DTED's Divisions
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Unit contact: Mick O'Neill – Executive Director
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Unit contact: Angela Allison - Director
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Executive Team
Brian Cunningham - Chief Executive
Rob Underdown - Director, Office of the Economic Development Board
Jim Crosby - Director, Office of the Chief Executive
Mick O'Neill - Executive Director, Policy and Business Environment
Angela Allison - Director, Corporate Services
Len Piro - Executive Director, Manufacturing, Services and Business Sustainability
David Litchfield - Executive Director, International Market Development
Jan Lowe - A/Executive Director, Small Business and Regional Development
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