The Defence SA Advisory Board provides high-level strategic and policy advice to the Government of South Australia "to promote the growth of Defence and defence industries in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic Plan.
"[1] Air Chief Marshal Sir Angas Houston AK AFC was appointed to chair the board in 2014, replacing General Peter Cosgrove AC MC in the position.
[2][3] The board was established in 2007 and meets six times a year.
[4] The board was preceded by the Defence Industry Advisory Board (DIAB), which was established in 2003.
As of 2019, the Defence SA Advisory Board's membership includes:[5]