The 2026 South Australian election, held on the 21 March, saw a decisive victory for the incumbent Labor Party. Premier Peter Malinauskas has secured re-election for a second term, with the party increasing its majority. Hawker Britton’s paper on the South Australian Election can be found here. South Australian Election Result The Malinauskas Government was returned with an increased majority, taking their total seat count in the lower house from 27 to 33. This increased majority comes despite a 2.3%… Continue reading South Australian Election Result and Ministerial Reshuffle
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South Australian Ministerial Reshuffle
22 September 2025 On Friday 19 September, South Australian Premier the Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP announced a ministerial reshuffle. This comes following an announcement on Thursday that Deputy Premier Susan Close and Treasurer Stephen Mullighan will retire from politics at the 2026 state election. The reshuffle is significant on several fronts. The cabinet appointment of… Continue reading South Australian Ministerial Reshuffle
South Australian Government Reshuffle: Key Changes and New Appointments
The South Australian Government has undergone a series of changes to Cabinet following the resignation of the Hon Dan Cregan MP, which was announced by Premier Peter Malinauskas on the 29th of January 2025. The reshuffle includes several key changes to the Cabinet and ministerial portfolios, these changes aim to strengthen the government’s focus on… Continue reading South Australian Government Reshuffle: Key Changes and New Appointments
COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
On Tuesday the 29th of October 2024 the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet released the COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report from the COVID 19 Response Inquiry Panel. On 21 September 2023 the Prime Minister announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with an Inquiry panel consisting of Robyn Kruk AO… Continue reading COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
South Australian Budget 2024-25
On Thursday 06 June 2024, Treasurer the Hon Stephen Mullighan MP delivered the 2024-25 South Australian Budget. The 2024-25 Budget prioritises the Malinauskas Governments’ focus on housing, cost of living relief, jobs and skills, and health. The 2024-25 Budget is set in an environment of continuing high interest rates and inflation, aiming to provide additional… Continue reading South Australian Budget 2024-25