ELECTIONS – SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Marshall vows to rev up business with reforms

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Original article by Simon Evans
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 6 : 19-Mar-18

The Liberal Party has secured power in South Australia, with Premier-elect Steven Marshall ending 16 years of Labor rule. Marshall maintained his commitment to scrapping any specific renewable energy targets, while he noted that his plans to deregulate shop trading hours, reduce public service costs, cut payroll tax and cap local government rates will all help to revive the state economy. Outgoing Premier Jay Weatherill said he will step down as Labor leader.

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LIBERAL PARTY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PREMIER AND CABINET, SA BEST, TESLA INCORPORATED

Independents licking their lips at chance to play kingmaker

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Original article by Luke Griffiths
The Australian – Page: 8 : 15-Mar-18

There is growing speculation that the South Australian election on 17 March could result in another hung parliament. Labor was able to form government in 2014 with the support of independent MP Geoff Brock. He could potentially decide the next state government, along with fellow independent Troy Bell, if neither of the major political parties gain a majority in the lower house. Brock and Bell say they would be open to an alliance in the event of a hung parliament, but add that they have not held any formal discussions.

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AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, LIBERAL PARTY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, SA-BEST, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PREMIER AND CABINET