Domestic Violence Scheme offers support to South Australians at risk
Nearly 200 requests for information have been made in the first eight months of the trial of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.
Read moreSA to have standalone Surrogacy Laws for first time
Laws making it easier for South Australians to have a child through a surrogate will this week be introduced to State Parliament.
Read moreEmergency Services Assault legislation passes Parliament
The Marshall Liberal Government has today passed legislation through Parliament which will see the strongest penalties in the State’s history for emergency service worker assaults.
Read moreGreater powers to fight online child pornography
News laws cracking down on people who distribute or help distribute child pornography online have now passed State Parliament.
Read moreReview recommends cutting sentencing discounts
Significantly lower sentencing discounts would be available to serious offenders who admit their guilt within four weeks of their first court appearance, under recommendations made through an independent review of South Australia’s sentencing discount scheme.
Read moreNew protections for whistleblowers
New laws to protect whistleblowers come into effect tomorrow.
Read moreLifting the secrecy on suppression orders
The Marshall Liberal Government is considering removing suppression restrictions on the reporting of sexual offenders and offences.
Read moreFunding supports flagship Aboriginal Community Program for students
With the Aboriginal Power Cup kicking off today, the South Australian Government has committed $100,000 in the 2019-20 State Budget for continued support of the Port Adelaide Football Club’s flagship Aboriginal community program.
Read more$2.1 million for new CT scanner to reduce post-mortem wait times
As part of the 2019-20 State Budget, the Marshall Liberal Government has committed to purchasing a new CT scanner for Forensic Science South Australia (FSSA), which will significantly reduce post mortem wait times.
Read moreExpanding the role of the SACAT
The South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) will be given additional responsibilities, under new laws proposed by the State Government.
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