Electric vehicle tax might short-circuit in Parliament

A controversial tax on electric cars announced in yesterday’s State Budget might go flat before hitting the road, with the Opposition reserving the right to block the required legislation and crossbench MPs labelling it premature.

Parliament harassment inquiry too expensive: Govt

A state MP has accused the Marshall Government of turning a blind eye to “extraordinarily unacceptable” and “systemic” workplace harassment in Parliament, after Treasurer Rob Lucas questioned the $150,000 cost of an overdue inquiry into the issue.

The Adelaide City Council wants to redevelop or build a new aquatic centre in the city or North Adelaide. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

Taxpayers asked to splash out for new city aquatic centre

Adelaide City Council has asked the state and federal governments to contribute over $40 million towards the cost of building a new aquatic centre in the city or North Adelaide in the hope taxpayers can foot the bulk of the bill.

Bid to cut Adelaide Oval Hotel loan rate denied

The State Government has refused a Stadium Management Authority request to slash the interest rate on its contentious $42 million Adelaide Oval Hotel taxpayer loan, despite rates slumping since the deal was inked in 2018.

Art Gallery bequests, payroll tax among 'windfalls' behind $289m budget surplus

Treasurer Rob Lucas says higher-than-expected payroll tax revenue, bequests to the Art Gallery of South Australia and proceeds from a legal dispute involving the Royal Adelaide Hospital are among the “windfalls” that have delivered a budget surplus of $289 million – nearly $50 million more than originally forecast.