The Electoral Act requires candidates for the Legislative Council to receive a minimum number – known as a quota – of formal votes. Once these are declared, the process of distributing preferences begins. Voters rank the candidates in order of their preference – marking 1 for their favourite, 2 for their second and so on. … Read more
With the electorate projected to age rapidly between now and 2040, younger voters will become a significant part of the voting population. Millennials and Gen Z enter the electorate with HECS debt, poor job prospects and housing affordability issues. At the last election, Gen Z entered the electorate viewing the Coalition more unfavourably than any … Read more
Five key policy documents articulating SA Government priorities and actions were analysed for evidence of an equity focus. [1] While the concept of equity was evident in the language used, it progressively slipped out of the documents that articulated government agenda and priorities. It is important to understand why this occurred. 1. Accessibility is a … Read more
Adelaide’s music scene promises to be bursting at the seams this December 2023, with a diverse range of live music events and concerts scheduled throughout the festive season. Mark your calendars for high-profile acts such as The Dandy Warhols at The Gov Hindmarsh, Tate McRae at Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre Hindmarsh, and a host of Indie … Read more
Adelaide comes alive in December, offering a myriad of exciting events suitable for locals and tourists alike. As the city embraces festive cheer, there is no shortage of things to do, from attending lavish parties and dinners to enjoying live music and unforgettable performances. In this article, we will share what’s new in Adelaide during … Read more
In 1895 South Australian women became the first in Australia, and amongst the first in the world, to be able to vote and stand for parliament. Suffragists agitated for change through writing letters to newspapers, giving public speeches and holding marches. They also visited parliament to discuss their ideas with politicians. History In South Australia … Read more
The Government’s assimilation policy meant that those who had more than a stipulated proportion of European blood’ were not allowed to live on reserves or receive rations. Children were also removed from families. Dale Agius, who was appointed the state’s Commissioner for First Nations Voice in July last year, said implementing the Uluru Statement at … Read more
South Australia is a southern, central Australian state that covers some of the most arid parts of the country. It is home to people from about 200 countries and speaks languages from more than 100. Recent data suggest that a sizeable proportion of the public supports multiculturalism as a positive force but also recognises the … Read more
As governments around the world struggle to make the transition to low carbon, high renewables grids, South Australia’s experience offers important lessons. These include the need for political leverage to push through changes in the face of opposition from established fossil fuel interests. It is also vital to help workers and towns adjust when coal … Read more
South Australia’s vigorous program of industrialization depended on the high level of effective tariff protection it enjoyed. This protected the local motor vehicle, household appliance, shipping and electrical industries. Growing SA small businesses with a permanent reduction in company tax. Record funding for the state’s health system including hospitals, cheaper medicines (with a $10 cut … Read more