Premier Steven Marshall flanked by Treasurer Rob Lucas (left), Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman and (behind) fledgling Manager of Government Business Stephan Knoll. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

Notes on Adelaide

Govt on a roll: two apologies in two days, and two steps back

A Notes On Adelaide sequel, as the Marshall Government manages to annoy a previously sympathetic crossbench, apologise to the Opposition, make a deal, break the deal and then apologise all over again – all within the space of 24 hours.

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Potential train and tram operator accused of "coaching" Govt on privatisation spin

UPDATED: A potential contender to win the state’s rail contracts will be referred to the Auditor-General over claims it “inappropriately” tried to coach Transport Minister Stephan Knoll’s office on how to sell its privatisation message.

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Renewal SA boss not renewed

The Marshall Government has finally parted ways with Renewal SA chief executive John Hanlon, ten months after he went on leave without public explanation.

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ICAC powers questioned amid "grave concerns" about new laws

The state’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption does not have the power to make a finding of misconduct or maladministration, according to evidence given to state parliament by the SA Law Society.

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Knoll defends South Road no-show

Embattled Infrastructure Minister Stephan Knoll has refused to confirm he attended a Liberal fundraiser in Mount Gambier yesterday, whilst conceding he shares metropolitan motorists’ “frustration” about the ongoing debacle engulfing the state’s busiest roadway.