Media Releases

Malinauskas Labor Government must step in and handle train drivers’ strikeMalinauskas Labor Government must step in and handle train drivers’ strike

Apr 17, 2024  |  media release

The Opposition is calling out weasel attempts by the Malinauskas Labor Government to separate itself from the ongoing – and costly – train drivers’ strike which is anticipated to cause continued havoc for commuters today.

Labor’s botched Belair line extra carriage promise ends with MPs threat

Apr 17, 2024  |  media release

The Malinauskas Labor Government is threatening to reintroduce BMX and mountain bike limits on the Belair train line after failing to deliver on its election commitment to add an extra carriage to the route dedicated for riders.

More North-South horror stories from a small South Australian business

Apr 15, 2024  |  media release

Tough tactics and unrealistic compensation offers continue to hit small South Australian businesses whose properties are being acquired for the $15.4 billion North-South Corridor project.

North-South nightmare rolls on for small businesses backed into corner

Apr 02, 2024  |  media release

South Australian small business owners say they feel hamstrung by the Malinauskas Labor Government with failed and “unfair” negotiations over property value for acquisitions for the $15.4 billion North-South Corridor project.

Labor misses the start on appointing Greyhound Racing Inspector

Apr 02, 2024  |  media release

The Malinauskas Labor Government has failed to appoint an independent inspector for the Greyhound Racing SA Independent Inquiry prompted by the lifetime ban of three dog trainers for live baiting.

Labor keeps e-scooter legislation in the slow lane

Feb 21, 2024  |  media release

More than a year after the Liberal Opposition introduced a Bill into Parliament that would have allowed private e-scooters to be used in public spaces – it’s been revealed government legislation to legalise the devices may not come into effect for another year.

Labor’s sky-high hypocrisy at new TTP Park ‘n’ Ride

Feb 19, 2024  |  media release

In a hugely hypocritical move, Peter Malinauskas is charging for parking at the new Park ‘n’ Ride facility at Tea Tree Plaza – despite introducing laws preventing fees at the shopping centre car park right across the road.

No-notes-Kouts raises probity alarm over Madrid meeting

Feb 15, 2024  |  media release

Tom Koutsantonis and Department for Infrastructure and Transport boss Jon Whelan met with Acciona in Madrid while the foreign multinational company was on the shortlist to win the $120 million Majors Rd contract – and no notes from the meeting were ever recorded.

Tom Koutsantonis, DIT held meetings “outside of established procurement process arrangements”

Feb 12, 2024  |  media release

Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis – and his department – have come under fire from the Auditor-General for keeping a probity advisor in the dark over three meetings relating to regional bus service contracts.

Siege and fire at housing trust complex as police respond 22 times in 35 days

Jan 28, 2024  |  media release

The Opposition is concerned Peter Malinauskas has gone soft on public housing tenants who do the wrong thing, with one Hectorville complex alone accumulating 22 police reports in just 35 days.