Steven Marshall MP State Liberal Leader Origin Energy’s announcement today that it is jacking up residential electricity prices by 16 per cent means that combined with AGL and EnergyAustralia’s price rises, South Australian households will be paying at least $240 million more for electricity next financial year.* “Had Jay Weatherill invested just $8 million a […]

The State Liberals have welcomed the release of the Finkel Report which offers a solution to the chaos and crisis that have engulfed South Australia’s electricity system under the Weatherill Government. “With South Australians reeling from the news their electricity bills will skyrocket by another 18 per cent, Dr Finkel offers a desperately needed correction […]

Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, is pleased to announce the 2017 Youth Volunteer Scholarship Awards are now open for applications. The awards reward young South Australians aged 25 years and under who volunteer with up to $3000 towards their education. Youth Volunteer Scholarship Awards are awarded in recognition of young volunteers who […]

If you know an individual, business or group that is helping to reshape and inspire your community, Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, encourages you to nominate them for the SA Community Achievement Awards. “If there is someone that has provided support and made a real difference in your life, why not show […]

The latest Australian Energy Regulator statistics paint a bleak picture for thousands of South Australian families struggling to cope with the highest power prices in the country. South Australia has the most per capita electricity disconnections, gas disconnections, the most people with an energy debt, the highest average electricity debt in the country and the […]

Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, is pleased to announce the Smart State PC Donation Program – Round 43 opens Monday, 5 June 2017. The program gives not-for-profit community organisations access to personal computer equipment from surplus government stocks. The South Australian Government aims to reduce its ecological footprint as part of its commitment […]

A key education policy aimed at giving every South Australian child a strong foundation in literacy – the Literacy Guarantee – was launched by the State Liberals. With a focus on regional South Australia, students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties will be a key area of the comprehensive plan to improve literacy and numeracy […]

The latest Australian Energy Regulator (AER) report into the national electricity market paints a very grim picture of future electricity prices for South Australian households and employers. The AER notes: In the nine months to 31 March 2017 South Australia’s weekly prices averaged $128 per megawatt per hour, which was an unprecedented level for the […]

The Member for Stuart, Mr Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP is pleased to advise nominations are now open for the 2017 South Australian Women’s Honour Roll. The Honour Roll acknowledges South Australian women for their outstanding contribution and achievements in leading the community towards greater respect and inclusivity. “There are many, many women in the […]

The State Liberals today welcomed the ACCC’s decision to allow SACOME and 27 other SA businesses to establish a joint electricity purchasing group.  “We welcomed the ACCC’s draft determination in April, and it’s pleasing to see the official authorisation from the ACCC which will hopefully assist in driving down electricity costs for these important South […]