Liberal Clipsal vision still paying dividends for SA

Reports today that the Clipsal 500 has generated $285 million in economic benefits for South Australia is testament to the vision of the Olsen Liberal Government in establishing this iconic event. Liberal spokesperson for the Motor Sport Board, Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, said that it is pleasing to see the Clipsal 500 was barely affected by the global financial crisis, with attendee numbers and ear... ...Read more

Support for Penola relief

Speaking from Arkaroola, Leader of the Opposition Isobel Redmond today welcomed the announcement by Premier Mike Rann of funding to assist with the rebuild and clean up of storm damage including Mary McKillop’s old school house in Penola. The Liberal Opposition supports the recent Rann government initiatives to help the Penola community recover from the weekend’s terrible storm.   “The south–... ...Read more

Victoria’s Royal Commission into Bushfires shows why South Australia’s Parliament needs a Permanent Bushfire Committee.

Eighteen months after the tragic Victoria Bushfires and Premier Brumby apologises over ‘failure of leadership’ regarding the Victorian Bushfires. The 67 recommendations cover a wide range of areas and do not just relate to emergency services but cover planning, community education, ‘cool burn’ policy, safe refuges and the list goes on.   According to local Member for Davenport Iain Evans, it’... ...Read more