At no other time in recent memory will an incoming South Australian Government have a more challenging and important role to play in promoting and stimulating economic activity.

While business and industry have shown enormous resilience to meet the challenges during COVID-19 and stand prepared and determined to drive rebuilding efforts, they require the support of a State Government committed to creating an environment for strong economic growth.

The next South Australian Government needs to be business friendly; working to support
organisations as we learn to live with COVID-19 while realising the opportunities of the underlying transformational forces of globalisation, digitalisation and advanced technologies and environmental protection.

This paper provides recommendations as a framework for economic success under four key focus areas:

• Industry development
• Skill shortages
• Budget policy and taxation
• Energy and climate

While not exhaustive, these recommendations address some of the most pressing issues facing local businesses today and provide a pathway of support for an industry-led recovery.