The South Australian Government has today issued a Request for Proposals for the supply of 100 per cent of its electricity needs. “The Marshall Government’s priority is a contract that delivers lower cost electricity whilst improving competition in the South Australian energy market and reducing pollution,” said Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst […]

Hon David Speirs MP Minister for Environment and Water Today marks another milestone for recreational activity at South Australian reservoirs with expanded access at Warren and Bundaleer available to coincide with 2019 Gone Fishing Day. Visitors to Warren and Bundaleer reservoirs will be able to enjoy a range of recreational activities without a permit, including […]

German battery company, sonnen has received two industry leading accreditations as a South Australian manufacturer, including the well-known Australian Made badge and recognition from the Office of the Industry Advocate (OIA) as a manufacturer of South Australian products. The milestone comes almost a year after the official opening of the assembly and manufacturing facility at […]

Mrs POWER (Elder) (14:26): Thank you. My question is to the Minister for Energy and Mining. Can the minister update the house on recent South Australian copper discoveries and milestones? The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (14:26): Yes, I can, and I appreciate the member for Elder’s question. I won’t […]

The Marshall Liberal Government welcomes the passage of the Mining Bill through Parliament. It will increase landowner rights, improve our state’s competitiveness across both the Mining and Agricultural sectors and promote further investment in our regions. Some of the key benefits of the bill include: Increased money available to landholders for legal advice by 500%; […]

The installation of one of Australia’s largest rooftop solar arrays is underway at Tonsley Innovation District, to power South Australia’s first district energy scheme. The project will engage up to 40 installers, electricians, engineers and support staff. The first rows have been laid on the roof of the Main Assembly Building (MAB) by ZEN Energy, […]

The Marshall Liberal Government has today welcomed the Australian Energy Regulator’s draft determination on SA Power Networks charges, showing additional savings of $63 per year for the average household from as early as next year. The draft determination covers the regulatory period from 2020-2025, and shows that in 2020, small businesses could also save $283 […]

Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, is pleased to advise nominations are now open for the Young Achievers Awards. The search is on to give a “pat on the back” to all young achievers, up to and including 29 years of age as of 31 December 2019, through entry in the 2020 7News Young […]