Martin Hamilton-Smith

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SA has a lot more to lose if WA snaffles subs work

If sustainment of the Collins Class submarines goes west, it could set off a cascading chain of lost work for the Adelaide shipyards, writes former state defence industries minister Martin Hamilton-Smith. So why aren’t South Australian politicians fighting harder?

Hits and misses in Steven Joyce's review of SA's trade and investment strategy

A State Government-commissioned review of South Australia’s international and interstate engagement has confirmed that much of the previous government’s agenda was correct, argues former trade minister Martin Hamilton-Smith. So why, he asks, is it taking so long for the Marshall Government to take action?

Martin Hamilton-Smith joined with Labor MPs to vote against open ICAC hearings. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

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.

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.