With Christmas just around the corner and summer well and truly upon us, South Australians are being reminded of the importance of keeping kids safe when they’re enjoying a splash in a portable pool.

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to small amount credit contracts (SACCs) and consumer leases, which will enhance financial inclusion and better protect consumers.

People who sneak liquor illegally into dry communities will now face tough penalties, with the commencement of new laws aimed at tackling ‘grog running’.

Heritage protection in Colonel Light Gardens will be strengthened under planning reforms and updated heritage guidelines – both of which are now out for public consultation.

Public Advocate Anne Gale has been reappointed for a second five-year term following an extensive recruitment process, Attorney-General Vickie Chapman today announced.

Three sitting judges from South Australia’s Supreme Court will transfer to the State’s new Court of Appeal, which will commence from the start of next year.

The number of inquests awaiting hearing in the Coroner’s Court almost halved last financial year while the number of matters heard increased significantly, according to the Coroner’s Court Annual Report tabled this week.

Zero, South Australia’s inaugural canine court companion, is adding another chain to his collar with legislation passing Parliament today, allowing him to support vulnerable witnesses in court.

On 9 February 2020, Patrick Ryan tragically died from heart failure minutes after inhaling liquified petroleum gas from a nine-kilogram barbecue LPG cylinder at a house party in Port Lincoln. Paddy's family members have continued to express their concern about the current LPG cylinder warning labels not being adequate and have suggested that there should be mandated warning labels stating 'inhalation may cause death'.

Leading forensic scientist Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde OAM has been appointed as the new Director of Forensic Science SA, marking the first time a woman has held the top job in the agency.