Trade and Investment Committee explores sustainable economic growth in South Australia

THE Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth (JSCTIG) will hold public hearings on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17 in Mount Gambier and Adelaide, South Australia, as part of its inquiry into creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia.

The committee will hear from stakeholders across the agriculture, tourism, and food and drink sectors.

Committee Chair, Senator Marielle Smith, said, ‘The committee will be bringing this inquiry to small and medium businesses in our regions to ensure that those impacted are part of this important conversation. The committee looks forward to discussing the challenges and opportunities facing these enterprises, and how they and their communities can be better supported to build long-term economic growth.

"We are also interested in how we can attract more tourism to rural and regional Australia, make export markets more accessible, and identify potential strategies to promote Australia’s clean and green brand globally.," Senator Smith said.

Programs for the public hearings are available on the inquiry website. An audio broadcast of the hearings will be available on the APH website.

Further information about the committee’s inquiry, including the terms of reference and how to make a submission, is available on the Committee’s website. Submissions are open until June 30, 2026.