South Australia continues to lead the nation for its strong jobs rebound since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, while local business conditions have surged to near record highs. And SA continues to outperform every other state and territory, except Western Australia, for the total value of employee wages paid since the COVID low point…
DetailsFamilies wanting to stock up on groceries and other supplies towards the end of the Easter long weekend have the opportunity to shop closer to home, with all suburban shops permitted to open today (Easter Monday) – in addition to the CBD and regional areas. Treasurer Rob Lucas has granted an exemption under the…
DetailsThe State Government remains committed to resolving the ongoing industrial relations dispute with the Ambulance Employees Association (AEA). Treasurer Rob Lucas said the Government remained willing to compromise, offering at least an extra 50 ambulance officers conditional upon the union agreeing to sensible roster reform, ambos taking meal breaks at their nearest station and the…
DetailsSouth Australia continues to top the nation for its strong jobs rebound since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to latest key ABS data. And SA continues to outperform every other state and territory, except Western Australia, for the total value of employee wages paid since the COVID low point (April 18, 2020) –…
DetailsTreasurer Rob Lucas said he was disappointed that the Ambulance Employees Association (AEA) was not ready to reach agreement with the State Government today to resolve the union’s ongoing industrial relations dispute. The Government was set to strike a deal today, however the union was unwilling to compromise, and therefore mediation in the SA Employment…
DetailsThe State Government has announced it has offered to employ at least 50 extra ambulance officers as part of its commitment to improve South Australia’s ambulance service and resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Ambulance Employees Association (AEA). The extra 50 ambulance officers are: In addition to the extra 187 full-time equivalent staff employed…
DetailsCommunities across South Australia will benefit from dozens of high-profile infrastructure projects, such as recreation and aquatic centre developments, new roads, a super playground and upgrade of Thebarton Theatre, to be delivered under a major job-creating stimulus program. Treasurer Rob Lucas has announced 57 shovel-ready projects will be funded via the Local Government Infrastructure Partnership…
DetailsThe State Government has welcomed a decision by the Ambulance Employees Association of SA (AEA) to cease industrial action while it engages in mediation with the Government in the SA Employment Tribunal. Treasurer Rob Lucas said the development, which came into effect this morning, was a ‘step in the right direction’ as the Government seeks…
DetailsSouth Australia’s strong economic rebound from COVID-19 continues to gather momentum, with latest ABS data showing the state has retained its nation-leading status for total jobs growth since the depths of the pandemic. And SA outperforms every other state and territory, except Western Australia, for the total value of employee wages paid since the COVID…
DetailsTreasurer Rob Lucas has welcomed a decision made by the President of the SA Employment Tribunal, The Hon Justice Steven Dolphin, today to order the Ambulance Employees Association (AEA) to engage in mediation with the State Government over the union’s ongoing industrial dispute. “We welcome this development and hope that, ultimately, it leads to sensible…
DetailsIndustry consultation over an Electric Vehicle Road User Charge in South Australia will begin this week, as the State Government has announced it plans to introduce the charge a year later than first proposed. The 12-month extension – to 1 July 2022 – will provide more time and opportunity to monitor key developments in other…
DetailsSouth Australians wanting to stock up on supplies towards the end of the Easter long weekend will have the opportunity to shop closer to home, with the Marshall Liberal Government once again approving retail trade in the suburbs on Easter Monday – in addition to the CBD and regional areas. Treasurer Rob Lucas has granted…
DetailsSA small business confidence has risen to its highest level in 15 years, with a leading independent survey showing a significant jump in the number of businesses creating new jobs in the past three months. The BankSA State Monitor survey of 300 small businesses and 300 consumers, conducted early this month, also found growing optimism…
DetailsSouth Australian public sector workers who have a scheduled COVID-19 vaccination during their normal or rostered work hours will be able to attend the appointment in paid work time – including reasonable travel time – to ensure they are not ‘out of pocket’. And, if a public sector employee receives the vaccine and experiences an…
DetailsThe Marshall Liberal Government has welcomed the results of a leading independent business survey that shows local conditions and confidence surging to well beyond pre-pandemic levels. The Business SA-William Buck Survey of Business Expectations, released today, shows business confidence climbing 13 points to 108.3 points for the December 2020 quarter – a level not seen…
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