SA to use procurement to nurture state's capability

The South Australian State Government intends to use its power as a major procurement agency to drive greater capability among South Australian businesses.

Premier Jay Weatherill said he had restructured the ministries, elevating manufacturing alongside resources and energy, to encourage innovation.

"In particular, there's enormous potential for procurement to a play a more active, and a smarter role, in developing the capacity of our industries - both traditional and emerging,” Weatherill said.

"We can use our procurement power to provide a market for products and services that are good quality, good value - and innovative. And beyond this, Government procurement can help companies thrive in the private sector,” he said.

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