Advocating change

Safer freight routes

National Highway upgrades

As part of a long-term plan to upgrade our national highways, complete planning and commit funding to duplicate:

• Augusta Highway between Port Pirie and Crystal Brook
• Sturt Highway between Truro and Nuriootpa
• Dukes Highway between Tailem Bend and Mallee Highway

Adelaide Hills Freight Bypass

Secure full funding and progress the Adelaide Hills Freight Bypass, including Truro Bypass and upgrade of Swanport Bridge.

Safer Roads

Road safety maintenance

Increase road maintenance funding to a minimum of $250 million per year to address the increasing maintenance backlog resulting from historical underspend.

Road safety data

Release and use AusRAP star ratings to improve transparency and support evidence-based funding decisions.

Local government capacity

Fund better asset management tools for local councils to enhance data-driven infrastructure planning.

Road safety upgrades

Develop a Safety and Productivity Program to improve roads on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Safer active transport

Cycling and e-mobility infrastructure

Invest $10 million each year into a dedicated infrastructure fund to support safer cycling and the use of e-mobility devices.

Affordable energy

Energy efficient homes

Progress the disclosure of energy ratings for existing residential homes, backed with support to fund energy efficiency upgrades.

EV-ready homes

Implement the latest EV-ready building standards for new homes. Vehicle to home charging Offer grants for 1,000 home bi-directional chargers to drive the convergence of vehicle and home energy systems.

Circular economy

Commit to developing a renewable energy resource recovery precinct.

Cleaner Transport Public

EV charging

Develop a competitive EV charging infrastructure grants program for small businesses and local governments, targeting regions and tourism hotspots.

Electric public transport

Mandate that only zero emission buses are purchased for Adelaide Metro services going forward and invest in smart charging infrastructure at depots.

Sustainable communities

Disaster mitigation funding

Commit $20 million per year for disaster mitigation measures, matching the national Disaster Ready Fund.

Data-driven planning

Complete and implement the flood hazard code amendment within the next two years.

Safer and more resilient homes

Commit to implementing building code changes that improve climate resilience for homes.

Modern public transport

Rail expansions

Develop and release a blueprint to expand passenger rail to the north and south of Adelaide and investigate options to unlock capacity at Adelaide railway station.

On-demand services

Expand on-demand bus networks to improve services in outer suburbs and regional centres.

Public transport fares

Implement a new 12-trip fare for $36 to help regular users reduce travel costs.

Bus network improvements and metro boundary expansion

Review bus operations to improve frequency and reliability of the bus network.

Regional transport

Create a fund for local councils to develop new transport options for regional communities.

Reduced congestion

Road infrastructure upgrades

Develop a road infrastructure program to support housing growth, which includes:

• Curtis Road duplication
• An overpass at the intersection of Port Wakefield Road and Riverlea
• A third lane on Main North Road between Montague Road and Kesters Road
• A third lane on Main South Road between the Southern Expressway and the Onkaparinga River
• Planning for a third lane on the South Eastern Freeway from Crafers to Verdun

Lower cost of living

Fuel price transparency

Recommit to keeping real-time fuel pricing in its current form.

Transport affordability

Maintain affordability of transport costs by ensuring any increases in government fees and charges are at or below CPI.

Fair and equitable road user charge

Work with the Federal Government to develop and implement fair and equitable road user charge.

Accessible driving lessons

Expand the Licence to Work Program to deliver more driving lessons for low-income adults and apprentices.

A stronger tourism economy

Export-ready tourism

Create a $5 million fund to strengthen digital capability and export readiness of small and community operators, complemented by $1.4 million for additional South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) resourcing to drive product and destination development.

Competitive marketing funding

Increase SATC marketing funding to at least $40 million per year.

New attractions and drawcards

Create a co-investment model to attract new year-round tourism experiences in South Australia.