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 | 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 |