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Latest News
08 Aug 2024
David Speirs' Statement
Today I have advised my Parliamentary colleagues that I have decided to step down as the Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party. This has not been an easy decision, …
25 Jun 2024
New clubrooms at Harper's Field
I had a great visit to Harpers Field last weekend where the Golden Grove 'Kookaburras' held their first home game with their newly constructed clubrooms.
The $14 million clubrooms project was …
24 Jun 2024
Glenthorne Adventure Playground named state's best
The adventure playground at Glenthorne National Park has won a top award at the regional 2024 AILA Landscape Architecture awards. The play space also won the People's Choice Award.
Congratulations …
23 Jun 2024
Jack Batty joins Shadow Cabinet
This week I made a temporary change to the South Australian Shadow Cabinet. While Ashton Hurn (who covers the health portfolio) is on maternity leave, Jack Batty MP will step …
19 Jun 2024
Call for a Royal Commission into civil nuclear energy generation
South Australia has some of the highest electricity prices in the world. Countries right around the world are creating affordable, reliable and clean electricity from nuclear energy but the Malinauskas …
18 Jun 2024
Call to axe Labor's tax grab
Many South Australians will soon have to pay more to see their GP, thanks to a tax grab that will kick in next month.
In the midst of record ambulance ramping …
12 Jun 2024
Calling for Stamp Duty relief
We believe more South Australians deserve to receive stamp duty relief on the purchase of their first home, not just those buying a new build.
While we are pleased the …
10 Jun 2024
Vale Steele Hall and Jennifer Cashmore AM
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of two stalwarts of the South Australian Liberal Party today.
Steele Hall served with distinction as South Australia’s 36th Premier from 1968 to …
06 Jun 2024
Budget Day 2024
Today is budget day, and the Liberal Party has called on the Malinaukas Labor Government for a budget that will provide some much-needed relief to South Australians.
Under Labor, cost …
01 Jun 2024
Space industry visits to Lot Fourteen
Lot Fourteen on North Terrace is the headquarters of the Australian Space Agency and home to many cutting-edge businesses making giant leaps in the space and technology sector. In recent …
30 May 2024
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Last night Parliament House was lit up for Grey May, otherwise known as Brain Tumour Awareness Month. I also dressed accordingly for a fundraising event hosted by the NeuroSurgical Research …
27 May 2024
Payroll Tax reform
Not only is South Australia in the grips of a cost of living crisis, it’s also a tough time for small and family businesses.That’s why we need to lower the …
24 May 2024
Nutrition for seniors
Good nutrition is important for people of all ages, but for senior citizens there can be additional challenges and things to be mindful of. That’s why today I co-hosted an …
24 May 2024
Parliament tour for Hallett Cove School
I offer tours of Parliament House to all my constituents in the electorate of Black, but it’s always extra special when I get to host the local students from Hallett …
