Transcript State Government of Victoria

Melbourne: the world’s most liveable city
2011, 2012 and 2013
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey
State Government of Victoria
AUSTRALIA
Karen Loughran
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+1 703 682 6830
Victoria – An overview
Victoria – Geography and economics
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The South Eastern states comprise:
– 67% of the population
– 65% of all economic activity
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Victoria:
– 3% Australia’s land mass
– 25-30% Australia’s GDP
– 25% Australian population
Victoria’s economy is larger
than Israel, Singapore and the
UAE
Why Victoria for Defence
Sector Overview
• Victoria’s defence industry is the most diverse in Australia,
encompassing aerospace, maritime, land, munitions, systems
and military training.
• Victoria has over 300 defence companies, employing over 6,000
people in the defence industry.
• The Victorian defence industry generates almost A$1.7 billion in
turnover and over A$225 million in exports annually.
Why Victoria for Defence
Business Ecosystem
• Victoria has a core of defence industry primes and Tier One
suppliers including Thales, BAE Systems, Boeing, GKN Aerospace
and Lockheed Martin.
• Melbourne is home to large research organisations such as
Australia’s Defence Material Technology Centre (DMTC),
the Defence Science & Technology Organisation’s (DSTO), the
Defence Science Institute (DSI), Commonwealth Scientific and
Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and leading edge
universities.
• Victoria is home to one of Australia’s major naval shipbuilding
facilities (Williamstown shipyard), delivering warships to the
Australian Defence Force and allied nations.
Why Victoria for Defence
Recent Defence Projects in Victoria
• DMTC
– a A$20 million contract to partner with industry to research and improve
the protective equipment for the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
• Thales Australia
– a A$130 million contract for delivery of 101 Bushmaster vehicles to
the ADF
• Joint Strike Fighter
– twelve Victorian companies have been awarded contracts
to work on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program
• BAE Systems
– a A$3 billion Landing Ship Helicopter/Dock (LHD) construction contract
at the Williamstown shipyard
Why Victoria for Defence
Who’s Here
Why Victoria for Defence
Future Potential Initiatives
• Military vehicle and munitions design, manufacture and assembly.
• Submarine industry supply chains and advanced shipbuilding
• Development and production of autonomous systems