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SA Liberal, Labor politicians to attend pro-life event, ahead of state abortion laws taking effect

Politicians from the Labor, Liberal, SA Best and Family First parties are scheduled to appear at the youth-mentoring event run by a recently formed pro-life group, just days before laws decriminalising abortion in South Australia come into effect.

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South Australian Liberal leader and state MPs to ‘mentor’ young people at anti-abortion event

Days before new SA abortion laws start, David Speirs, three of his colleagues and Labor minister Clare Scriven will feature in training day

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SA Liberal leader David Speirs slams government for scrapping mountain bike developments at Fox Creek, Victor Harbor

The previous Liberal government had fully funded a $5.25 million development, but works were yet to begin. But Labor says it needs to prioritise spending in areas of health, education and infrastructure.

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SA government investigates after claims patient left waiting on floor of Adelaide emergency department for hours

A photo posted online shows the person covered in a white hospital blanket lying on the waiting room floor of an Adelaide emergency department. The government says it will investigate, but has defended healthcare workers.

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State government bypasses standard assessment process for $84 million in sports grants

The SA government signed off on $84 million in sporting grants just weeks after taking office without following the usual public service process, it's been revealed.

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SA budget short-sighted, says Speirs

South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs says last week's state budget is focused is short-sighted and does nothing to foster long-term jobs growth.

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SA government reaches compromise with unions and business over ReturnToWorkSA changes

South Australian workers will still be able to claim compensation for multiple injuries caused in the same incident, following the state government backing down after pressure from unions.

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SA government denies accusations of pork barrelling over $84 million in sports grants

The South Australian government denies accusations of pork barrelling over more than $84 million for local sports grants, almost all of which was allocated to Labor-held seats.

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SA Liberals look to recruit more women

The South Australian Liberal Party has formed a task force to look at ways to get more women involved in politics.

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SA Liberal Party launches task force to engage more women

A Liberal Party member who considered running as an independent has joined a task force reviewing how the party can better support women.

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SA Parole Board chair criticises decision not to impose detention order on 'violent offender'

The head of South Australia's parole board hits out at the state's new Attorney-General for not supporting a bid to detain a "high-risk, violent offender" who went on to breach the conditions of his supervision order.

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Chelsey Potter 'strongly considering' run as independent after Liberals choose Jack Batty as Bragg by-election candidate

The Liberal Party has chosen a male candidate to run for the seat of Bragg in the upcoming South Australian by-election, prompting a former Liberal female staffer to give serious consideration to an independent run.

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SA opposition concerned by hospital project delays, nurses union warns budget does not go far enough

SA's opposition raises its concern over the future of the new Women's and Children's Hospital project, with budget papers revealing the timeline for its completion has been pushed back by at least a year.

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Concerns SA budget doesn't go far enough to address rising cost of living

Jennifer Harris just moved into public housing in SA after eight years in temporary accommodation. She says the state budget doesn't go far enough to address housing affordability.

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SA urged to build on budget promises

The South Australian Council of Social Service has urged the state government to build on its election promises after delivering its first budget.

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Chelsey Potter ponders independent run after being rejected by Liberal Party

A former South Australian Liberal Party staffer who criticised the party over its treatment of women and her own alleged assault has her pre-selection bid for a blue-ribbon seat denied.

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South Australian Opposition Leader 'dog whistling' to anti-vaxxers over 'dictatorship' gibe

A war of words intensifies between the South Australian government and the opposition over ongoing COVID-19 policing, with Health Minister Chris Picton hitting out at Liberal leader David Speirs's "Dark-Age dictatorship" analogy.

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Former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman set to stay in parliament as Labor declines to push her out

Labor says South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs should be the one to follow the Speaker's legal advice and move a motion to bring on a by-election.

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COVID variants detected in SA for first time as health authorities also prepare for flu

South Australia's public health chief Nicola Spurrier says the COVID-19 pandemic means children aged under two have not been exposed to a full flu season, and she is pushing for increased flu jab uptake.

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Bold agenda outlined for new SA parliament

The South Australian parliament has sat for the first time since Labor's election win in March, with the state's governor outlining its legislative agenda.

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SA MPs to miss parly opening with COVID-19

A swag of MPs are set to miss the opening of the South Australian parliament on Tuesday after contracting COVID-19.

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Vickie Chapman's decision to quit SA parliament triggers further turmoil, as earlier by-election looms

Former SA deputy premier Vickie Chapman hits back at a move to force her to quit politics sooner than she expected, saying she has "not resigned" but only "given notice" of her intention to do so.

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SA Liberal leader Speirs has COVID-19

South Australia's Opposition Leader David Speirs has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation.

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SA Liberals unveil shadow cabinet that sees women and youth promoted

South Australia's opposition leader says a senior party figure could have been on his frontbench had she decided to stay on as an MP.

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Young faces in SA opposition front bench

New SA Opposition Leader David Speirs has revealed his front bench line-up which includes a swag of new faces.

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