Chief Executive Overseas Travel Disclosure

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Overseas Travel

The South Australian Government Premier and Cabinet Circular PC035 requires all agencies to make information related to overseas travel available to the public via the agency’s website.

To allow adequate time for receipt of charges and reconciliation of costs, information relating to overseas travel will be posted two (2) months after the traveller(s) return to Australia.

For all overseas travel disclosures prior to May 2015, please refer to published Annual Reports. For travel disclosures from the former Minister for Defence Industries and Ministerial Staff click here.

Chief Executive travel disclosures (2018 – present)

Overseas travel itineraries and expense receipts for the Defence SA Chief Executive from January 2018 are below.

Date of travel Number of travellers Destinations Reasons for travel Total cost of travel excluding GST
June 2023 1 Washington, New York Attend the American Chamber of Commerce Alliance summit for high level engagement with Biden administration, Congress and business as part of the AUKUS agreement with an Optimal Pathway to deliver Australia’s nuclear powered submarine capability. $27,479
October 2023 1 London Attend United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney AUKUS workshops titles “Strategy, Social Licence and Staffing Foundations for AUKUS Pillar 1 Implementation” $16,035
Date of Travel Number of travellers Destinations Reasons for travel Total Cost of travel excluding GST
September 2022 1 UK: Manchester, Windemere, Barrow, London, Guildford, Bristol, Davenport, Harwell

France: Paris

Attend the International Astronautical Congress and enhance the security partnership between Australia and UK as a part of AUKUS and identify trade capabilities $27,643

There was no overseas travel in 2021.

There was no overseas travel in 2020.

Date of Travel Number of Travellers Destinations Reasons for Travel Outcomes of Travel Total cost of travel excluding GST
May-19 1 USA Attend the Satellite Conference 2019, Sea Air Space Global Maritime Exposition, G’day USA Defence Industries Dialogue, conduct business meetings with defence, space and cyber companies and government representatives with the Premier Established a network of contacts and meaningful dialogue on potential trade opportunities in the maritime, space and cyber sectors $12,753
Oct-19 1 USA: Washington Attend the 70th International Astronautical Congress 2019 to promote the South Australian space ecosystem and explore new opportunities for South Australian SME’s and Research organisations Established a network of contacts and meaningful dialogue on potential trade opportunities in the  space sector $15,576
Date of Travel Number of Travellers Destinations Reasons for Travel Outcomes of Travel Total cost of travel excluding GST
Jul-18 1 UK: London, Glasgow Accompany Premier to meet with  successful bidder for the SEA 5000, Future Frigate program and associated UK Defence Industry companies. Reinforced the relationship with successful bidder for the SEA 5000 Future Frigate program exploring supply chain opportunities  in particular as well as broader trade opportunities in UK. $14,181
Oct-18 1 France: Paris Attend Euronaval Conference in Paris to showcase South Australia and SA businesses to potential business partners. Re-affirmed SA credentials with  potential partners in the future shipbuilding programs and explored supply chain opportunities for SA companies and other defence related projects. $10,357
Oct-18 1 UK: London Visit English companies to explore new opportunities for South Australian business and research organisations. Established a network of contacts and meaningful dialogue on potential trade opportunities. $17,032

Chief Executive travel disclosures from 2015 – 2017:

**NOTE: some figures may contain estimates for accounts not yet received and may be adjusted at a later date

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