South Australia offers one of the most highly skilled and cost-effective workforces in the world. South Australia and its capital Adelaide are increasingly being chosen as an ideal location to do business. It has a reputation as a reliable exporter of quality niche products for markets all over the world.

Many multinational companies have recognized the advantages of locating their Asia Pacific or Australian operations in Adelaide. The State's excellent living environment and low cost of living have contributed to a lower cost structure for wages and salaries and a harmonious industrial record.

The State's labour rates are among the lowest in the OECD and are particularly competitive with Asian countries such as Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong.

South Australia has an outstanding reputation for industrial harmony. An excellent spirit of co-operation between government, industry and workers has given the State one of the lowest levels of industrial disputation in the developed world.

South Australia's strategic proximity to Asia, well developed manufacturing base, highly skilled and productive workforce, first class infrastructure and competitive cost structure create an excellent investment environment.

State and local taxes per head of population are among the lowest in Australia - up to 20 per cent lower than New South Wales. South Australia is a state for Business. Adelaide, capital of South Australia, combines the advantages of a modern, cosmopolitan, business-focused city with an enviable lifestyle.

Area: - 984,377 square kilometres (390,070 squaremiles) - Four times the size of the United Kingdom - Three times the size of Japan - One and a half times the size of Texas For more information on South Australia go to: