Business Builders Podcast

What’s at Stake for South Australia’s Future


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What’s really at stake for South Australia’s future?In this Business Builders session, Damian Percy sits down with South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis to unpack the key forces shaping the state’s next decade, including energy, infrastructure, housing, migration, and workforce capability.Recorded live in front of a Business Builders audience, this is a practical and candid discussion about opportunity, constraints, and what needs to happen next.🔍 In this episode, we explore:✅ The scale of upcoming investment across energy, defence, and industry✅ Why workforce and skills shortages may be the biggest constraint to growth✅ The realities of housing affordability and supply✅ The role of migration in shaping economic outcomes✅ How government and business intersect in driving progress🎤 Speakers:Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP, Treasurer of South AustraliaDamian Percy, Co-Founder, Business Builders

💡 Key Insights“South Australia has a once in a generation opportunity, but opportunity means nothing if we don’t have the capacity to deliver it.”

“The biggest constraint on growth right now isn’t demand, it’s people. We simply don’t have enough skilled workers.”

“You can attract investment, but if people can’t find housing, the system starts to break down very quickly.”

“The next four years will determine whether South Australia captures this moment or misses it.”


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