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Hamilton-Smith: Why I oppose open ICAC hearings

Nine years ago Martin Hamilton-Smith proposed an Independent Commission Against Corruption - a move rejected by then Premier Mike Rann but later embraced by his successor Jay Weatherill. Here Hamilton-Smith argues that he always tempered the concept with a protection of privacy.

Hamilton-Smith to Bernardi: I feel your pain

Former state Liberal leader Martin Hamilton-Smith writes about his empathy with Cory Bernardi's decision to leave the Liberal Party, warning that major parties need to reflect the views of their supporters.

Adelaide is a great place to live, visit or do business and we need to stop talking it down, says Hamilton-Smith.

Memo SA commentariat: it's time to stop whingeing

South Australians need to stop listening to the "anti-everything" brigade and start focusing on our economic strengths, writes Small Business Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith.

No cultural cringe: Local subs build will not cost us more

Forget the industrial "cultural cringe" - an Australian submarine build is the best option for the economy and the navy, argues Martin Hamilton-Smith.

Articles by Martin

Hamilton-Smith: Why I oppose open ICAC hearings

Hamilton-Smith to Bernardi: I feel your pain

Memo SA commentariat: it's time to stop whingeing

No cultural cringe: Local subs build will not cost us more

No time for inconvenience