18/06/2026
South Australian state Government Announces Support for Families and Certainty for Businesses
The 2026-27 South Australian State Budget invests over $500 million in cost-of-living relief with no new taxes. Key initiatives include $174 million for fee-free public education starting in 2027, $77 million in stamp duty relief for seniors downsizing, and $18.5 million for a new IVF rebate scheme. Additional funding targets youth activity through school camps and expanded sports vouchers ($76 million), the creation of 2,300 new OSHC places ($45.5 million), and community batteries for low-income households ($15 million). The budget also expands the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme ($16 million), provides free 24/7 public transport for all Seniors Card holders ($8.4 million), and introduces a portable rental bond scheme ($7 million) to assist tenants.
https://premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/relief-for-families%2C-certainty-for-business?
02/06/2026
Trade & Investments
South Australia Opens New Trade Office in Vietnam
The South Australian Government will open a new trade and investment office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asian region. The announcement was made during a trade mission to Vietnam led by Minister for State Development Chris Picton. The new office will target sectors including agribusiness, renewable energy, education and tourism, building on existing offices in Singapore and Malaysia. South Australia's merchandise exports to Vietnam are currently valued at $554 million, driven largely by copper exports worth $262 million. Vietnam recorded economic growth of 8 per cent in 2025, attracting growing attention from Australian state governments.
https://export.sa.gov.au/articles/sa-government-announces-new-office-for-vietnam
SA Minister Leads Trade Mission to Southeast Asia with Icon Food Brands
South Australian Minister for State Development Chris Picton led the state's first ministerial trade mission to Thailand in almost a decade, joining THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 —food and beverage trade show in Bangkok. The delegation included well-known South Australian companies such as Beerenberg, Bickford Group, San Remo, The Yoghurt Shop, Legacy Food Group and others, targeting export opportunities in Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. South Australia's exports to Southeast Asia have grown by $319 million year-on-year to March 2026. While in Singapore, Minister Picton held high-level meetings with space, education, energy, resources, AI infrastructure, and hospitality sector leaders.
https://www.miragenews.com/iconic-sa-food-firms-lead-new-trade-delegation-1679584/
18/05/2026
Spurring Economic Progress via Emerging Innovations
The Government is supporting Adelaide-based AICRAFT through the Manufacturing Growth Accelerator (MGA) program to develop advanced, energy-efficient space radar systems. This technology enables small satellites to process large amounts of data in minutes rather than days, benefiting sectors like agriculture, flood mapping, and infrastructure monitoring. The MGA initiative has helped over 260 South Australian companies adopt innovative technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
https://www.miragenews.com/accelerating-growth-with-new-technologies-1674407/?
09/03/2026
Strategic Partnerships Spotlight: Festival City Adelaide
Adelaide aims to enhance its reputation as a global events capital through the Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) support for the Festival City ADL (FCA) initiative. FCA will create a planning tool for event organisers, funded with $321,000 over three years via AEDA’s Strategic Partnerships Program. CEO Glyn Roberts highlights the significance of festivals to Adelaide's identity and economy, stating the planner will simplify planning processes for new festivals and help them better communicate their economic impact.
https://www.aedasa.com.au/blog/festival-city-adl/
Australia leads the rankings for mining investment.
South Australia has solidified its status as a prime destination for mining investment, with multiple states ranking high in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The 2025 survey assessed 68 jurisdictions based on investment attractiveness, considering mineral potential and policy factors. South Australia and Western Australia were standout performers, with South Australia ranking fourth and Western Australia sixth, highlighting their strong positions in the mining sector due to favorable regulatory environments and mineral resources.
https://www.australianmining.com.au/australia-dominates-mining-investment-rankings/
Grants for gas security to strengthen supply.
Seven projects in South Australia have received over $15 million in grants under the SA Gas Initiative to enhance energy security. The Gas Security Infrastructure Fund, backed by the Commonwealth government, offers up to 50% funding for significant gas projects to meet mid to long-term energy needs. If fully realized, these projects could deliver around 20 petajoules of gas to the market, enough for approximately 914,500 households annually, while reducing wholesale prices. Recommended projects include drilling in the Cooper and Otway Basins and investments in pipelines and underground gas storage. Funded projects include Vintage Energy ($5m), Bass Oil ($3.5m), Beach Energy ($3.03m), Santos ($2.5m), and ADZ Energy ($1m).
https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/home/news/latest/gas-security-grants-to-shore-up-supply
27/02/2026
Strategic Partnerships Spotlight: Festival City Adelaide
Adelaide aims to enhance its reputation as a global events capital through the Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) support for the Festival City ADL (FCA) initiative. FCA will create a planning tool for event organisers, funded with $321,000 over three years via AEDA’s Strategic Partnerships Program. CEO Glyn Roberts highlights the significance of festivals to Adelaide's identity and economy, stating the planner will simplify planning processes for new festivals and help them better communicate their economic impact.
https://www.aedasa.com.au/blog/festival-city-adl/
10/02/2026
New Agreement to Strengthen AUKUS Pillar I Projects
South Australia-based Shoal Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Assystem, a global nuclear engineering firm, to strengthen Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine supply chain and advance naval technologies under AUKUS Pillar I.The collaboration brings together Shoal’s systems thinking expertise and experience in the submarine sector with Assystem’s specialist nuclear engineering capabilities. Assystem’s UK team will provide support in safety-critical environments, enhancing Shoal’s delivery of complex technical initiatives.
https://defencesa.com/news-events-and-media/news/new-agreement-to-strengthen-aukus-pillar-i-projects/
10/02/2026
Adelaide’s New Flights See Exports Soar to New Heights
New international flight services operating out of Adelaide are delivering a major boost to South Australia’s export sector, opening faster and more efficient pathways to key global markets.The expanded air connectivity is enabling exporters to move high-value and time-sensitive goodssuch as fresh produce, seafood, premium food products, and pharmaceuticalsmore quickly, improving competitiveness and reducing transit times.Industry and government leaders say the new routes are strengthening South Australia’s trade links, supporting local businesses, and creating fresh opportunities for exporters to scale up and diversify their markets. The increased freight capacity is also helping attract new investment while reinforcing Adelaide’s position as a growing aviation and trade hub.
https://statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/news/adelaides-new-flights-see-exports-soar-to-new-heights#:~:text=Small%20
16/12/2025
AU$ 1 Mln initiative aims to support export diversification for SA Businesses
A new AU$ 1 million Export Diversification Program has been launched to assist South Australian exporters affected by global trade disruptions, offering up to $50,000 to overcome tariffs and trade barriers. Expressions of interest are open for two grant streams: Export Advisory Grants provide up to $5,000 for businesses exporting less than $500,000; while Market Accelerator Grants offer up to $50,000 for those exporting more than $500,000.
https://statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/news/1m-program-set-to-help-sa-exporters-diversify
