There's also a long history of tall poppy syndrome and cutting down innovative ideas to keep the status quo.

Things that were first done/discovered in SA: - military tank - sunscreen - hills hoist - early version of wifi (controversially)

References: http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/07/23/4051703.htm http://insidesouthaustralia.com.au/5-amazing-south-australia...