MP friction over abortion bill debate

Debate on reforms to South Australia’s abortion law will resume today with a final vote possible by afternoon, after a mammoth parliamentary sitting overnight failed to resolve the matter despite concession amendments being added to the proposal.

Richardson: Is this the Marshall Govt’s most Powerful MP?

Steven Marshall won government promising to implement a Strong Plan for Real Change. But events of this week, as Tom Richardson writes, suggest the new mantra should be a Strong Plan for No Change Whatsoever.

Jim McDowell. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

Marshall's new public sector reform tsar has sights on COVID-19 recovery

The outgoing chief of SA’s Innovation and Skills agency has been handpicked for a new Premier’s Department role overseeing “public sector performance and reform”, and will help shape the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research offers clearer path for mental healthcare reform in SA

A report launched in Adelaide this week provides a new foundation and direction for the reform of mental health care in South Australia.

Planning reform opponents "morons", says Rau

Community groups complaining about the Weatherill Government’s proposed planning reforms are “morons” who don’t understand the changes, Planning Minister John Rau says.