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Tuesday, June 18

"Uncomfortable" ride ahead for Adelaide public transport: Knoll

Transport Minister Stephan Knoll warns “uncomfortable change” is in store for Adelaide’s public transport system, as the Government continues to eye off privatisation of its rail fleet.

Treasury team charged with assessing options for outsourcing

A newly-established unit within the state Treasury Department has been given a “broad remit” to find ways to deliver “an equal or better service at a lower cost”, with the State Government open to pursue more outsourcing of public services.

PSA members protest outside Parliament House today. Photo: AAP/David Mariuz

Angry prison guards march on Parliament

Hundreds of South Australian prison guards have walked off the job and descended on Parliament House demanding the government reverse its decision to privatise the Adelaide Remand Centre.

Under threat HomeStart uses strong results to fight back

The State Government-backed lender, HomeStart Finance, is promoting its “strongest results in a decade” as its political rulers ponder the sell-off of its loan portfolio.