The Marshall Government has welcomed the latest Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook report which states that “South Australia has weathered the COVID storm remarkably well to date” – with low cases, businesses open and positive news on the jobs front. The report states that South Australia’s recovery theme has been “jobs, jobs and more jobs”,…
DetailsActing Minister for Infrastructure and Transport The Marshall Government’s commitment to deliver better services for train passengers is another step closer, with experienced private service provider Keolis Downer Pty Ltd set to operate the Adelaide Metropolitan Passenger Rail Network from the end of this month. In total, 83 train drivers have accepted an offer of…
DetailsActing Minister for Health and Wellbeing Brand new Adelaide hotel Tom’s Court has been selected as South Australia’s dedicated COVID-19 facility to start from February, the Marshall Liberal Government has announced. Acting Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Rob Lucas, said all new positive COVID-19 cases will be transferred to the facility when it becomes operational.…
DetailsMore than 6,300 small businesses and not-for-profits still hard-hit by COVID-19 have received $58.4 million in cash grants in the past 7 weeks as part of the Marshall Government’s sweeping economic stimulus to help protect local jobs. The small businesses supported by the second round of $10,000 cash grants range from florists, cafes, restaurants…
DetailsThousands of South Australian home builders and renovators are rushing to take advantage of the Federal Government’s popular HomeBuilder grant scheme – with only 5 days left to apply for the larger $25,000 grant – as local builders hire hundreds of new staff just to keep up with demand. There have been 5,851 applications for…
DetailsSuburban retailers across Adelaide will ring up millions of dollars in Boxing Day sales today – and provide jobs for thousands of eager South Australian retail staff – as local shoppers and holidaying tourists rush to take advantage of the Marshall Liberal Government’s extended shop trading hours. Today is only the third year in SA’s…
DetailsAustralia’s ongoing economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession – with more people back in work and increased household consumption – has delivered South Australia an improved GST estimate for this financial year. The Federal Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) today shows SA’s estimated GST grant revenues for 2020-21 are $300 million higher. Treasurer…
DetailsThe Marshall Government has welcomed the latest ANZ/Property Council of Australia survey of property sector professionals – including developers, landlords, architects, planners and engineers – showing confidence in SA has soared to pre-pandemic levels. The survey, taken in the two weeks from November 16 and including the 3-day circuit-breaker, shows local confidence has rebounded to…
DetailsConsumer confidence and spending in South Australia has surged, with latest State Final Demand (SFD) figures released today showing a massive 6.7 per cent rise in the three months to the end of September – a strong sign of the state’s ongoing economic recovery from COVID-19. SA’s State Final Demand – a measure of local…
DetailsIndependent ratings agency S&P today has issued an update that maintains South Australia’s long-term credit rating of AA+ however with a negative outlook. Treasurer Rob Lucas said this was an ‘inevitable consequence’ of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Government’s record $4 billion job-creating stimulus spend to turbo-charge the economy and save as many lives, livelihoods…
DetailsEligible HomeBuilder grant applicants will now have six months to commence construction of their new home or renovation from the date of the contract being signed, following a blanket 3-month extension being granted today. The decision, by the SA Commissioner of State Taxation, follows similar moves in Western Australia and Victoria and comes off…
DetailsThe 8-day State Government exemption for supermarkets and other essential stores, including pharmacies, across suburban Adelaide to trade extended hours to promote physical distancing will be revoked, following today’s announcement that new COVID-19 restrictions would be eased from Sunday. Treasurer Rob Lucas said the exemption, under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1977, was set…
DetailsLate last night, the Commissioner of Police published a direction providing for extended shop trading for supermarkets and other essential stores for the next 6 days – as part of the COVID-19 Stay at Home Direction. Treasurer Rob Lucas’ exemption will, therefore, be issued to cover the remaining 8 days of the recommended 14-day…
DetailsCash grants of $10,000 for eligible small businesses and not-for-profits still hard hit by COVID-19 will be paid from as early as today, as demand for the targeted State Government assistance continues to grow. So far, more than 2000 small businesses and not-for-profit organisations have applied under the Marshall Government’s second round of cash…
DetailsSouth Australian train drivers and other rail staff have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Marshall Liberal Government’s new enterprise agreement offer, which provides 2 per cent per annum pay rises over the next 3 years. In a ‘huge show of support’ for the exceptionally fair and reasonable offer, 85 per cent of the…
Details