Opinion
It may be cynical, it may be hypocritical, but Labor has seized the political agenda in recent days – by drawing a line under its 16 years in power. And that, writes Tom Richardson, could spell trouble for a Liberal Government still warming up to deliver its legislative agenda.
Politics
Labor leader Peter Malinauskas could be forced to call a special party convention if the Opposition opts to change its position on rate-capping, as unions pledge to step up protests against the measure in coming weeks.
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The State Government says it expects $1.8 billion for SA roads and rail funding in tomorrow’s federal budget, but the Opposition has doubts about the commitment.
At 37, Peter Malinauskas this week became only the second Labor leader in South Australia since Mike Rann took over a quarter of a century ago. He talks to Tom Richardson about renewal, reform and his determination to be an “authentic” political voice.
UPDATED | New Labor leader Peter Malinauskas has signalled a likely retreat on his party’s long-held opposition to open ICAC hearings, as the Marshall Government moves to fast-track new transparency laws.
New Labor leader Peter Malinauskas says he wants to be as much ‘alternative Premier’ as ‘Opposition Leader’, today committing himself to “listen to what South Australians actually want” as he prepares his party for another tilt at government.
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