Regions’ hands up for more skilled migrants
“Curtailing migrant numbers to help cities like Melbourne and Sydney is ludicrous when you consider the harm it will cause to places like Adelaide and much of the nation’s regional areas where some communities are struggling to survive,” Ms van Deventer told The Australian. The Australian 23 April 2018 Click here to read the article online.
Population Growth interview with Steve Price on 2GB
Jodie van Deventer, CEO of the Committee for Adelaide, talks the need for a population strategy that encourages migration to Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin. Click here to listen to the full interview.
OPINION: We need vibrant hi-tech industry
“When a company like BHP takes a 10-year lease in a new $250 million Adelaide office tower and decides to add its name in bold letters to our skyline, you know confidence in our state is rising.” The Advertiser opinion piece 19 April 2018. Click here to read the article online.
MEDIA RELEASE: Australia’s population distribution issue
MEDIA RELEASE 18 April 2018 In the wake of the most recent national report showing migrants add wealth and create jobs, Committee for Adelaide Chief Executive Officer Jodie van Deventer said Australia did not have a population growth issue but rather a population distribution issue. “Curtailing migrant numbers to help cities like Melbourne and Sydney […]
Luring people and business top priorities for group
Congratulations to Steven Marshall, our new Premier of South Australia. We look forward to working with all politicians elected by the people of South Australia.
Population interview on 5AA
On Sunday 4 March Committee for Adelaide CEO Jodie van Deventer was interviewed by Rilka Warbanoff on 5AA about population growth and migration to the state. Listen to the interview below:
Boomerang Club Launch
The Committee for Adelaide has been working closely with Adelaide Abroad to develop their first initiative, the Boomerang Club which was launched with great enthusiasm. The aim of the Boomerang Club is to help South Australian “boomerangs” (expats who have returned home) and “arrows” (international folk who have chosen South Australia as their new home) […]
Welcome 2018
Our Welcome 2018 event was a chance for members and partner organisations to meet our new Chair James Blackburn, find out about the Committee for Adelaide’s agenda for 2018 and – in the lead-up to the most unpredictable election South Australia has faced in years – hear from two of South Australia’s leading political experts […]
2018 Board planning day
At our recent planning day, our Board re-focused on our goals and objectives, recommitting to our three pillars: A sustainable economy Growing our population Attracting, retaining and growing business Creating new leaders Developing and inspiring a new generation of leaders Progressive ideas Evolve Adelaide’s thinking to reflect that of a significant mid-sized global city Thank […]
OPINION: How to make Adelaide a global tech hub
Our CEO looks at the growing local start-up scene. The Advertiser opinion piece 1 February 2018.
