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Defence SA Advisory Board

The Defence SA Advisory Board provides high-level strategic and policy advice to the Government of South Australia "to promote the growth of Defence and defence industries in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic Plan." Air Chief Marshal Sir Angas Houston AK AFC was appointed to chair the board in 2014, replacing General Peter Cosgrove AC MC in the position. The board was established in 2007 and meets six times a year. The board was preceded by the Defence Industry Advisory Board (DIAB), which was established in 2003.

Membership

As of 2016, the Defence SA Advisory Board's membership includes:

  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retired) - Chair
  • Hon Jay Weatherill - Premier of South Australia
  • Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP
  • Dr Neil Bryans
  • Vice Admiral Russell Crane AO CSM RANR
  • Paul Johnson MBE
  • Andy Keough CSC
  • Beth Laughton (appointed in 2007)
  • Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC
  • Steve Ludlam FREng
  • Rear Admiral Trevor Ruting AM CSC RANR (appointed in 2008)
  • Emeritus Professor Paul Dibb AM

    • References

    Defence SA Advisory Board Wikipedia
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