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Tom Richardson

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A former SA Journalist Of The Year winner, Tom has more than a decade’s experience covering politics – amongst other things – for Channel 9, The Australian and The Advertiser. He joins InDaily as a full-time reporter having been a long-time contributor to its opinion pages.

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Parliamentary shutdown looms as Marshall considers fresh start

The Marshall Government is considering wiping the legislative slate clean by proroguing state parliament at the end of the year – a move that would intensify the pressure to resolve a range of contentious measures before Christmas.

SA Health "plagued by maladministration" and likely corruption: ICAC

UPDATED | The state’s anti-corruption commissioner has dropped a bombshell on the strife-strewn SA Health, alleging the department is “riddled with maladministration” and suggesting the only reason he doesn’t launch a full-scale investigation is because he doesn’t have sufficient resources for the task.

Steven Marshall and Rob Lucas. Photo: David Mariuz / AAP

Lib party-room land tax vote "not unanimous"

Treasurer Rob Lucas faced a land tax backlash in a party-room meeting last night, with up to four MPs voting against his plan to hit thousands of property investors with new aggregation measures, InDaily has been told.

Crows confirm new coach - in the nick of time

UPDATED | The Crows have confirmed football’s worst-kept secret a day before the AFL’s trade window closes, with former Port Adelaide assistant Matthew Nicks formally unveiled as the man to lead a list that will look dramatically different to the team that contested a Grand Final just two seasons ago.

Count unpaid parental leave towards long service: Labor

Unpaid parental leave would be counted towards long service entitlements under changes being considered by the state Opposition.

Labor opens new school - for its own candidates

Prospective SA Labor MPs will be offered the chance to attend a new “Candidate Training School” – providing intensive training in “direct voter contact, messaging, media and data” – as the party gears up to fight two elections in 2022.