We have six days left until the State Election. And our team is working hard everyday to make the most of it. We are united and ready. It’s been a busy four years. Imagine four more.

This morning we run for people living with dementia. We run for their devoted carers. And we run for a hopeful future for those impacted by dementia. It’s why we want to deliver a specialised education and wellbeing program. So we can better support South Australians caring for their loved ones.

This is one of the fastest growing sports in SA, that’s why we’re…

This is a historic day for South Australians. And this is a facility that will set up our state for the future.

Congratulations to Adelaide’s Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who has just been named Australian of the Year! This marks the fourth time a South Australian has received this honour in the past eight years - a remarkable reflection of the talent coming from our state. An Adelaide local, Katherine made history last year as the first ever person to qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag, after completing the European Space Agency’s highly competitive astronaut program. She has since returned home to Australia, where she now serves as Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency — helping lead the future of Australia’s space sector right from South Australia. Beyond her achievements, Katherine is passionate about inspiring the next generation - especially women and girls pursuing careers in STEM. As she says, “Curiosity and potential have no postcode and no gender - talent is everywhere, and aspiration can be too, if we foster that confidence.” An extraordinary achievement and a wonderful role model for young South Australians. Congratulations Katherine Bennell-Pegg - you’ve made South Australia very proud!

This morning, I’m surrounded by people united by a single mission. A mission to improve living standards for South Australians - no matter their background. We stand here at the beginning of 2026 - an election year. Politics can be tough.

Today, a second deployment of 25 highly skilled firefighters and personnel has been sent to Western Australia. They’re there to assist with the ongoing firefighting efforts near Boddington, 120km south-east of Perth. Thank you for your service - stay safe and we look forward to seeing you back home in Adelaide.

This evening I have spoken to the South Australian Jewish community leadership to reassure them that they are not alone. I know the incident at Bondi Beach today has caused real distress, and I want the Jewish community to know that they have the State Government’s unwavering support. The fact that the attack targeted the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah is particularly distressing. No one should ever lose their life, feel unsafe or targeted because of who they are or what they believe, especially during a time meant for faith, reflection and celebration. The State Government stands with our Jewish community and we will do all we can to ensure they feel safe, supported and protected.

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Bit of a longer one, but this is recognition that these people truly deserve.

BEDFORD UPDATE: Over the weekend, there have been active negotiations between the South Australian Government, the Federal Government, National Australia Bank and potential buyers of Bedford. Everybody is working hard to reach the best possible outcome to ensure that Bedford employees have a secure future. I look forward to informing Bedford employees of the outcomes of these negotiations in the next day or two.

This morning, I’m with our Human Services Minister @NatCookMP at Erin Thompson’s Seniors Forum in Davenport - thank you to everyone who came this morning to hear from us.