Defence Industry Development
The defence industry represents a great opportunity for South Australia. It is high-tech and
managed by savvy, well educated people. It is exactly the type of industry that a state like ours
should attract.
A State Liberal Government will establish a dedicated defence portfolio. Defence SA and the
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Economic Development, Industry & Trade
Investment facilitation, jobs growth, and infrastructure planning are the keystones of a State Liberal vision for a better future for all South Australians. South Australia continues to trail the mainland states in key economic indicators. This will not change until fundamental structural reforms are made. South Australia can return to its proud ...
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Science and Information Economy
South Australia has historic strengths in food, wine, manufacturing and agriculture. The Playford Government used the catalyst of World War II industry development as a foundation to build a manufacturing sector within South Australia based around motor vehicles, white goods, machine parts and elaborately transformed light manufacturers. For a time ...
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River Murray
The River Murray is South Australia’s single most important natural asset. Its health and survival are pivotal to the wellbeing and economic prosperity of the whole state. Management of the river has been a contentious issue since Federation at which time the river states squabbled and fought over rights to its waters. The extreme drought of the ...
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Mineral Resources
The Liberal Party has a proud record of supporting the mineral resources sector in South Australia, without which the State would still be a non-player in Australia’s mineral resources industry. The Tonkin Government, against fierce opposition from the Labor Party, ensured that the Olympic Dam mine became a reality. This opposition included the ...
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Housing
Housing is fundamental to a stable, healthy life - it is a base without which few common life goals are achievable and sustainable. Under Labor, more South Australians are experiencing housing stress.Between 2001 and 2006, the number of South Australian households experiencing housing stress increased from 41,975 to 55,046.Housing stress is highest ...
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WorkCover
After eight years of the Rann Government the South Australian Worker’s CompensationScheme is now the worst performing scheme in Australia.WorkCover in South Australia has the highest levy rate for employers, the worst return to workrate for employees, the highest unfunded liability and the lowest funding ratio of any scheme inAustralia.The Rann ...
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Transparency - Increasing Confidence in Government
South Australians should be proud of our public services. We should feel safe knowing they are operated safely and efficiently and honestly.The Liberal Party believes the key to ensuring confidence in government is transparency.To increase transparency and further promote confidence in government, we will embark upon widespread reform to Freedom of ...
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Mental Health and Glenside Hospital
The number of people suffering from a mental health illness is increasing in South Australia.
Approximately one in five adults are affected by mental illness every year; this includes people
who suffer from anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse disorders and psychotic
illnesses such as schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Anxiety ...
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Emergency Services
South Australia’s 17,000 emergency services volunteers and staff are the everyday heroes
of our community. With the constant risk of fires, road accidents, natural disasters and
other emergencies, we all rely on emergency services to protect our lives, our property, our
communities and our environment.
As a community, we should support our ...
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Stormwater Harvesting
The South Australian Liberal Party has a vision of a green, cool, garden city without the need
for water restrictions.
The benefits of the maintenance of green open space include the stabilisation of reactive soils,
the lowering of ambient temperatures and the increase of habitat for native fauna.
South Australians should not be made to feel ...
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South Australia’s Heritage
The State Liberal Party is committed to preserving and enhancing our State’s heritage assets.
We are committed to ensuring that our historic places are retained whilst maintaining their
contemporary relevance.
The Rann Labor Government’s approach to heritage preservation is long on rhetoric and low
on protection. The Rann Government treats ...
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