Has Portolesi lost Weatherill’s support?

Embattled Minister Portolesi appears to have lost the support of Premier Weatherill after her latest controversy. Leader of the Opposition Isobel Redmond said Mr Weatherill has conceded that a review into the current MPs’ travel entitlements might need to be conducted. “Mr Weatherill’s concession comes after the Liberal Opposition exposed Ms Portolesi’s breach of Parliamentary travel rules,” Ms ... ...Read more

Weatherill must provide exemption docs

Premier Weatherill must provide copies of the travel exemption documents as approved by former Speaker Snelling and current Speaker Breuer. The Liberal Opposition understands that Cabinet approves Members of Parliament travel entitlement rules, not the Speaker, nor the Speaker’s office. “This means that Mr Weatherill is ultimately responsible for any breaches of the travel entitlement rules, suc... ...Read more

Labor throws away more SA taxpayers’ money

Premier Weatherill will make taxpayers compensate yet another private company for Labor’s mistakes with Marathon Mining confirming it will sue the Government over its plan to ban mining at Arkaroola. The Marathon Board has confirmed it will pursue legal action because after nearly four months Labor has failed to follow through on its promise to compensate the company. Marathon is understood to h... ...Read more