The Office of the Industry Advocate champions economic growth in South Australia by ensuring South Australian businesses have full, fair, and reasonable opportunities to participate in government contracts, while promoting innovation, collaboration, and value for money in public expenditure.

We champion the interests of South Australian businesses, removing barriers and fostering clear, transparent access to government contract opportunities.

We strengthen connections between government, industry, and South Australian businesses.

We provide South Australian businesses with practical tools, resources, and guidance to navigate government procurement.

We assist public authorities in implementing the South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP), by reviewing Industry Participation Plans and recommending improvements to procurement practices.

We ensure compliance with the South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) and manage complaints and issues relating to the policy.

We actively highlight and support South Australian businesses through targeted events, workshops and strategic industry engagement.