South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

“To reduce migrants to people who exist solely to ‘wipe bums’ is offensive and beneath the office of Premier.”

"Jacinta Price’s comments about Australians of Indian heritage were wrong and are just as offensive today as they were the first time she said them.”

"Australia’s world-class settlement services and not-for-profit organisations have played a key role in helping refugee and humanitarian entrants settle in Australia."

The AES shows Anthony Albanese significantly outperformed Peter Dutton on every leadership attribute measured, from trust and competence to compassion.

Addressing delegates from across the world, PM Albanese paid tribute to the contributions of trade unions in promoting fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces.

Despite Labor’s dominance, the state government had net negative ratings from -32 to -42 for its handling of housing, the algal bloom, hospital ramping and cost of living.

Some media outlets have claimed there is a “terrifying crime wave” in Melbourne that is leaving residents and tourists running scared.

Not only is this performance well above One Nation’s recent election results, but it is high enough to challenge the Greens as Australia’s third-largest party in polling terms.

The report found that 21 vice-chancellors were paid more than $1 million in 2023—exceeding the salaries of state premiers and the prime minister.