On 24 August 2026, Committee for Adelaide Chair Raymond Spencer and Chief Executive Sam Dighton met with Lord Spellar during his visit to Adelaide to discuss opportunities to further strengthen South Australia’s relationship with the United Kingdom.
The conversation explored the growing partnership between our regions, particularly across defence, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, critical technologies, critical minerals and clean energy.
With AUKUS driving significant long-term investment and South Australia building its defence and industrial capabilities, stronger ties with the UK can create new opportunities for businesses, workers, researchers and innovators in both countries.
The Committee for Adelaide looks forward to supporting deeper connections across trade, investment, skills and innovation, and continuing the conversation about how Adelaide can contribute to this important international partnership.
Thank you to Lord Spellar for taking the time to meet with us during his visit.
The conversation explored the growing partnership between our regions, particularly across defence, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, critical technologies, critical minerals and clean energy.
With AUKUS driving significant long-term investment and South Australia building its defence and industrial capabilities, stronger ties with the UK can create new opportunities for businesses, workers, researchers and innovators in both countries.
The Committee for Adelaide looks forward to supporting deeper connections across trade, investment, skills and innovation, and continuing the conversation about how Adelaide can contribute to this important international partnership.
Thank you to Lord Spellar for taking the time to meet with us during his visit.