Economic Development Board (South Australia)

The EDB spanned the terms of two Labor Premiers, Rann (2002-2011) and Weatherill (2011-2017).

It was formed by then-premier Mike Rann to improve SA's business outlook, and was considered to be the state’s "highest-powered" advisory group.

The board received an "overhaul" in May 2014, with the replacement of half of its twelve-person membership.

[1] Then-current Chair, Raymond Spencer, described one aspect of the reshuffle as creating "a direct linkage into the Premier which will ensure our work can be accelerated and prioritised."

Premier Jay Weatherill once commended the board for "supporting South Australia’s growth sectors - specifically unconventional gas, education and agricultural areas.

Raymond Spencer, chair of the EDB speaks at a CEDA event in Adelaide (2015)
Raymond Spencer, chair of the EDB speaks at a CEDA event in Adelaide (2015)
Tanya Monro, EDB Member
Tanya Monro, EDB Member
Dr Leanna Read, EDB Member
Dr Leanna Read, EDB Member
Bob Hawke, former Honorary EDB Member
Bob Hawke, former Honorary EDB Member