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SA attorney general refers anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe’s fundraiser ‘game’ for investigation

MLCs label bingo card-style game, where supporters were encouraged to ‘buy’ words and phrases linked to contentious abortion bill, a ‘grift’ that trivialised debate

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025

State and federal MPs describe death threats and vile abuse in wake of Joanna Howe’s anti-abortion campaign

Representatives around the country say third parties sent abusive messages after they were targeted for their stance on abortion

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

Greens MP quits over party 'scheming and sabotage'

A prominent Greens MP has quit the party and will sit as an independent, citing what she calls "scheming" and mercenary tactics within the party.

AAP · May 13, 2025

Protest penalties defended by SA opposition leader on basis 'your head would be cut off' in some countries

The SA Greens and Human Rights Watch condemn a remark defending SA's controversial protest penalties by opposition leader David Speirs, who said that in some countries "your head would be cut off" for taking to the streets.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

Grace Tame says changes to wording of child sexual abuse offences in SA reflects seriousness of crime

The change is the result of a campaign being led by abuse survivor and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, and is similar to changes made in other states.

ABC News · May 4, 2023

Secrecy continues around police misconduct in South Australia, as MP calls for mandatory proactive disclosure

Mid-level officers breached the SAPOL Code of Conduct 32 times in a three-year period, documents provided to the ABC reveal, but details about the misconduct remain wrapped in secrecy.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

Surfer fears planned rocket launches will spoil popular beach Fishery Bay

Having battled addiction and trauma, surfing at a popular local beach is a form of therapy for Nikki Honeychurch. But she's worried her bay paradise could be off-limits during planned rocket launches.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary signage slammed after inquiry recommends more public awareness

A Greens MP says a sign warning people to stay away from dolphins with calves near Port Adelaide is "pathetic", a week after a parliamentary inquiry called for more public awareness of how to prevent injuries to the marine mammals.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Survivor who was sexually abused as child in state care asks SA parliament for apology

A survivor of child sexual abuse is seeking an apology from the South Australian government in state parliament, saying he has endured "nightmarish trauma" for decades.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

SA's voice to parliament laws set to pass

The Greens in South Australia have pledged support for legislation introducing a First Nations voice to state parliament.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023