The potential long-term and irreversible impacts on the environment, local business and character of Kangaroo Island have been key in Minister for Planning and Local Government Vickie Chapman’s decision to refuse an application by Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers (KIPT) to build a deep-water port facility at Smith Bay.

A 70km trail showcasing Adelaide’s stunning coastline is one step closer to completion, with plans approved for one of the key missing links.

South Australian hospitality businesses are being encouraged to apply for temporary increases to their licensed footprint, as the State emerges from lockdown.

Food and supplies can once again be delivered to South Australian supermarkets around the clock, with emergency measures reinstated today.

From the coast to the Flinders Ranges, and Mt Gambier to Streaky Bay, neighbourhood open spaces are being revitalised through a fund dedicated to improving local public amenities.

 I refer to the conclusion in the Adelaide Magistrates Court last Friday of the hearing of charges laid following an ICAC investigation into the conduct of two former executives of Renewal SA.

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has thanked Small Business Commissioner John Chapman for his years of service after he advised her that he would not be seeking reappointment.

South Australians will benefit from increased accountability and transparency in the local government sector, with significant reforms passing a major milestone in Parliament today.

I am pleased to introduce the Electoral (Funding, Expenditure and Disclosure) Amendment Bill 2021. This bill makes amendments to part 13A of the Electoral Act 1985 to make the election funding, expenditure and disclosure scheme more efficient and workable while maintaining transparency, accountability and consistency with the objects of the scheme.

Laws introduced to State Parliament this week will increase transparency around political donations.