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The State Government will abolish the State Procurement Board in favour of a new branch within Treasury, as part of what Treasurer Rob Lucas has described as historic reforms that would simplify tender processes and make it easier for local businesses to compete for government contracts.
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UPDATED | Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas has re-opened the door for a compromise on shop trading deregulation, recommitting Labor to accepting major shops and supermarkets opening at 9am on Sundays.
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State Transport Minister Stephan Knoll says he’s committed to shutting down three Service SA centres earmarked for closure, despite Treasurer Rob Lucas insisting he’s happy for them to remain open as long as the budget shortfall is addressed.
After a 1985 tax summit that saw a raft of reforms progressed – but Paul Keating’s ambition for a broad-based consumption tax thwarted – the then-Treasurer mused philosophically: “It’s a bit like Ben-Hur – we’ve crossed the line with one wheel off the chariot.”
The Marshall Government has fast-tracked a major spending commitment to build 1000 new affordable homes on government-owned land, in a move that could win over Greens support to pass Treasurer Rob Lucas’s contentious land tax reforms.
UPDATED | The Marshall Government’s contentious land tax changes could yet become law, with crossbencher John Darley confirming a deal with Rob Lucas to secure his crucial vote – but the fresh changes are set to cost the Treasurer crucial support from previous backers of the Bill.
