Steven Marshall is weathering a political storm on land tax. File photo: David Mariuz / AAP

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"We don’t even know what the impact will be": Cabinet closes ranks ahead of Liberal showdown

State Liberals are preparing for a party-room showdown on contentious land tax changes as the cabinet today closed ranks, with one frontbencher declaring it was too early to know the full impact of the controversial budget saving.

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Moratorium on GM crops costs SA farmers millions, review finds

The moratorium on genetically modified crops has likely cost SA’s agriculture industry up to $2.2 million each year – and there is little evidence against lifting the ban, an independent report commissioned by the Marshall Government argues.

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Govt defends Whetstone's taxpayer-funded $5700 flight in regional SA

The State Government says Primary Industries Minister Tim Whetstone had no choice but to spend more than $5700 of public funds on a luxury charter flight from Whyalla to Ceduna late last year.

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"What's it doing for our economy?" Libs question Port's China game

UPDATED | The State Liberals have criticised the State Government’s China engagement strategy, warning against “putting all of our export eggs into one basket” – and questioned the merits of Port Adelaide’s historic match in Shanghai this Sunday.

Opinion

“It’s an anxious wait for many recreational fishers”

Any changes to recreational fishing regulations in South Australia must be based on reliable, up-to-date data and consider the sector’s importance to tourism and the wider economy, argues Shadow Minister Tim Whetstone.