SACOME Annual Report 2016-17

STRATEGY - 3 pillars
STRATEGY - 4 policy positions
SACOME positions itself front and centre on the issues that will not only deliver a
profitable and sustainable resources sector but drive growth and productivity to the
South Australian economy.
As a membership organisation, our role is to drive quality policy direction and high-level advocacy
to create value for the sector. Our industry members have a primary interest in the minerals, energy,
extractive, oil & gas and renewables sectors and inform this debate.
MEMBERS
We will help create value for each of our members and recognise the
importance of strengthening our relationships
o Building a broader and deeper understanding of members’ companies and
objectives to better service their needs
o Creating partnerships with our members to enable improved effectiveness
o Continually improving processes, services and communications with members
for optimal engagement
To deliver on our strategy, SACOME’s policy position focuses on four priority themes:
State Economic Development
Ensuring a pipeline of discoveries and projects to support a sustainable and
profitable resources sector, contributing to the SA economy
Energy
Energy reform requires a balanced approach to provide secure, reliable and
affordable energy for all, with greater access to oil and gas
POLICY
We will engage with all levels of government to support and enable future
growth of the resources industry
o Advocating for Government policies and legislation that promote the growth
and sustainability of the SA resources sector
o Working with Government to identify opportunities for Government
engagement in key multi-user infrastructure
o Assisting Government in assessing, identifying and proposing best practice
initiatives to attract investment
Infrastructure
Addressing bottlenecks to ‘open up’ the north and west of the state to
boost productivity throughout the SA economy
community
We will build support within the South Australian community for the
resources industry
o Improving awareness of the economic and social role played by the resources
sector through influencing community leaders and the media
o Increasing understanding of the role and benefits of mined minerals and
petroleum and these industries in SA amongst our youth
o Working to prevent and, where necessary, respond to misapprehensions and
misinformation about the resources sector
Legislation & Regulation
Influence the development of efficient, effective and transparent regulation
of the resources sector to promote investment
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