The South Australian Productivity Commission has been asked by the Premier to undertake an inquiry into how to build the state's research and development (R&D) base as a key element of boosting the state's productivity, the complexity and competitiveness of its economy and South Australian's incomes. In particular, we are asked to report on:

• Whether there are options for the Government to significantly increase the R&D intensity of our state that represent good value for money for South Australian taxpayers;
• How such a model should be structured, what it would cost and how it could be sustainably funded; and
• Whether any additional supports would be needed to help our regions realise their potential.

Chair and Presiding Commissioner

Adrian Tembel
T: 08 7085 1888
E: adrian.tembel@sa.gov.au

Commissioner

Melissa Wilson
T: 08 8429 3820
E: melissa.wilson3@sa.gov.au 

Inquiry Lead

Steve Whetton
T: 08 7085 1893
E: steve.whetton@sa.gov.au

Administration

Jade Lord
T: 08 7085 1889
E: jade.lord@sa.gov.au