The Marshall Liberal Government welcomes the Federal Government’s drought assistance package announced at today’s National Drought Summit.

The Government has today announced that the Governor has appointed Mr Michael Riches as the Deputy Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.  

People who repeatedly breach intervention orders will be subject to tougher penalties, under new laws being introduced to Parliament by the Liberal Marshall Government today.

Laws giving South Australia Police officers the confidence to use whatever force they deem necessary in a terrorist incident have passed State Parliament.

Consumers are set to be much better protected under fair trading legislation passed by Parliament this week.

Members of the community are being encouraged to have their say in a review of the South Australia’s sentencing discount scheme, which allows offenders to get a reduced sentence in exchange for an early guilty plea.

A strengthened police presence in Adelaide’s west end will continue, with the extension of the declared public precinct in the district each weekend.

In response to recent reports in the media, I have taken legal advice and reviewed the statement and related events.  

The Marshall Liberal Government is in the final stages of launching the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme trial, a key election commitment in the Government’s suite of policies to help prevent domestic violence across the state.

In respect of questions about Renewal SA Executives that the Government has received from both the media and the Opposition, I confirm that:

• I have enquired of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Mr Bruce Lander QC, as to whether there is any further information that can be made available on this matter. He confirmed that there is not.
• The Commissioner at this stage will not be making a public statement on the matter.