South Australians’ surging demand for new home builds has reached a record high in seasonally adjusted terms in December last year – a staggering 34 per cent jump for the month and 67 per cent higher than a year ago. Latest ABS data shows the total number of dwelling approvals in SA, including for example…
DetailsSouth Australian taxpayers are on the hook for $1.9 million as a result of the former Labor government’s decision to award a lucrative government-backed loan guarantee for Australian Fashion Labels Pty Ltd to buy and refurbish a new $17.5 million city headquarters – only for the company to ultimately go into administration and likely liquidation.…
DetailsThe Legislative Council expresses its deep regret at the death of the Hon. George Weatherill, former member of the Legislative Council, and places on record its appreciation of his distinguished public service, and that as a mark of respect to his memory the sitting of the council be suspended until the ringing of the bells.…
DetailsSouth Australia’s 5000-strong police force has voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Government’s new Enterprise Agreement offer, in a move that locks-in 2 per cent per annum pay rises over the next three years and improved flexibility and other working conditions. A three-week state-wide ballot, which ended this week, resulted in 94 per cent of…
DetailsSouth Australia’s strong economic and jobs rebound from COVID-19 continues to gain momentum, with a leading independent survey showing the state tops the nation in both business conditions and confidence. In fact, SA’s business conditions are now at their highest level in the history of the NAB Monthly Business Survey (in seasonally adjusted terms) –…
DetailsCommSec’s State of the States economic report released today shows South Australia in joint third position, our highest ranking in over a decade – further evidence of SA’s strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Marshall Government has welcomed the report which shows SA’s improving position in terms of dwelling commencements, equipment investment, unemployment, construction…
DetailsThe 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…
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