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| Priority | Commitments | |||
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SA Labor | SA Liberal | SA Greens | SA Best | |
| National Highway Upgrades: As part of a long-term plan to upgrade our national highways, complete planning and commit funding to duplicate: a) Augusta Highway between Port Pirie and Crystal Brook b) Sturt Highway between Truro and Nuriootpa c) Dukes Highway between Tailem Bend and Mallee Highway | Partial support As above Response from SA Labor “The Malinauskas Labor Government is making significant investments in safety and road capability, including as part of the $2.7 billion we have announced in regional road projects since 2022. We know and understand the critical role freight plays in South Australia's prosperity. It's why my government has conducted preliminary planning works for the High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN) project-which aims to improve existing freight corridors to accommodate larger heavy vehicles. A key aim of the project is a low volume of larger vehicles, as opposed to a greater volume of smaller vehicles. We have committed $131.25 million (alongside $525 million from the Federal Government) to progress Stage 1 of the project This is in addition to a joint $500 million commitment with the Federal Government, over 10 years, to improve the safety and reliability of three national freight routes in South Australia, being the Stuart, Augusta and Dukes highways. As of late 2025, approximately $112.30 million has been invested across the three freight corridors. Works include pavement upgrades, safety barrier installation, lighting, shoulder sealing, rest areas and junction upgrades.” | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from the Greens SA “Support in principle, with a focus on improving road safety on national highway routes and regional roads, while recognising that equivalent investment in critical rail corridors to support freight routes is also required.” | In-principle support Response from SA-BEST: "SA-BEST SUPPORTS these proposals in principle but acknowledges that in a climate of limited resources, such major and costly infrastructure proposals will need to be prioritised. Projects of the size and nature of those proposed by the RAA would require careful attention to detail and ongoing monitoring to manage scope creep, financial blowouts, scheduling issues, and community interests." |
| Adelaide Hills Freight Bypass: Secure full funding and progress the Adelaide Hills Freight Bypass, including Truro Bypass and upgrade of Swanport Bridge | Partial support As above | Support Response from SA Liberals: “An incoming Liberal Government will commit to… Getting trucks off suburban streets by funding the South Australia share of the Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass.” | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “The Greens SA note that community consultation and improved road safety must be key considerations in the any proposal to introduce a major infrastructure project such as a road bypass route. In November 2025, The Greens passed a motion calling for an alternative freight by-pass route through the Adelaide Hills and to scrutinise the Labor Government’s decision to divert heavy vehicles along River Road and Strathalbyn Road.” | In-principle support: As above |
| 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 | Partial support Response from SA Labor “Since coming to government, the Malinauskas Labor Government has significantly increased road maintenance funding. Over successive state budgets we have implemented a scaled increase in funding - rising up to an additional $30 million per annum by 2027-28. We are pleased to confirm that key road maintenance will be undertaken on Womma Road in 2026 - with road surface repair, pavement rehabilitation and drainage upgrades to take place. This is in addition to resurfacing works on Victor Harbor Road between McLaren Vale Interchange and Willunga and around Pages Flat Road. We are also continuing our significant investment in improving safety of SA's road network including the: • National Road Safety Program ($168 million) • Adelaide Hills Productivity and Road Safety Package ($150 million) • Safety Upgrades on Eight Country Roads Program ($70 million) • Freight Highway Upgrade Program ($500 million); and • Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program” | Support Response from SA Liberals: “An incoming Liberal Government will commit to…Addressing the backlog of rural and regional road maintenance with the greatest investment in regional roads in record through a $1 billion road maintenance investment.” | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “The Greens support improving road safety and recognises that more needs to be done to invest in cycling routes and public transport.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS further investment in maintaining our road network and reducing the maintenance backlog. The continued underspending on our roads needs to stop and SA-BEST will advocate for increased and appropriate funding in the next parliament." |
| Road safety data: Release and use AusRAP star ratings to improve transparency and support evidence-based funding decisions | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST is an advocate for transparency in government and cannot identify any reason why road safety data held by government should not be made public. To that end, SA-BEST SUPPORTS making the AusRAP data available." |
| Local government capacity: Fund better asset management tools for local councils to enhance data-driven infrastructure planning | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “Working with local government to prioritise, deliver and maintain South Australian roads should be a priority for the next government. SA-BEST SUPPORTS initiatives aimed at managing local government assets required to maintain our road networks." |
| Road safety upgrades: Develop a Safety and Productivity Program to improve roads in the Fleurieu Peninsula | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the development of a Road Safety and Productivity Package Program for the Fleurieu Peninsula." |
| 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 | Partial support Response from SA Labor “The Malinauskas Labor Government has developed South Australia's first ever Active Travel Design Guide - providing practical design guidance for active travel and green infrastructure, based on Australian Standards and Guidelines and international best practices to create vibrant, cycling and pedestrian-friendly streets. The State Bicycle Fund is also an annual grant program that provides up to dollar-for-dollar (50:50) financial assistance to councils in South Australia to develop and implement local cycling initiatives. In 2025-2026, a total of $2 million in funding was awarded to councils, with a maximum of $20,000 awarded to individual design projects and a maximum of $200,000 awarded to individual construction projects. The Malinauskas Labor Government has also run the Way2Go School program, promoting safer, greener and more active travel for primary school students and their communities. Way2Go Bike Ed is part of the program and is delivered to primary school students in years four to six, the program is focused on developing the skills to ride safely and independently, while learning about road safety and road rules on paths and roads. This program is delivered to approximately 60 schools annually (10% of schools statewide), engaging over 4,000 students across the state, 80% metropolitan and 20% regional.” | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “The Greens have committed to invest $100 million over 4 years in cycling and walking paths.” | In-principle support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST gives in principle SUPPORT for initiatives designed for safer active transport - and welcomes further consultation on cycling and e-mobility safety infrastructure." |
| Priority | Commitments | |||
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SA Labor | SA Liberal | SA Greens | SA Best | |
| Energy efficient homes: Progress the disclosure of energy ratings for existing residential homes, backed with support to fund energy efficiency upgrades | No specific commitment | Not specifically addressed Response from SA Liberals: “An incoming Liberal Government will commit to…Re-introducing the home battery scheme to enable more homes access to sustainable, affordable energy. | Support Response from Greens SA “The Greens will reintroduce legislation on minimum energy efficiency rental standards in rental properties.” | Does not currently support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST supports moves to make our homes more energy efficient. However, government programs must be careful not to give rise to unintended consequences. There is room for improvement in this area and SA-BEST would support further exploration of how the next government might do this. However, SA-Best DOES NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORT compulsory energy ratings for all housing stock for purchase or rental." |
| EV-ready homes: Implement the latest EV-ready building standards for new homes | Awaiting response | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Does not currently support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST acknowledges the value in new home builds having the necessary infrastructure to charge an electric vehicle. However, in the interests of consistency across borders, SA-BEST believes this would be better addressed at a national level. Hence, SA-BEST DOES NOT SUPPORT this reform now." |
| Vehicle to home charging: Offer grants for 1,000 home bi-directional chargers to drive the convergence of vehicle and home energy systems | Partial support | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Does not currently support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST acknowledges the merits of establishing government programs and grants aimed at encouraging the uptake of bi-directional chargers. However, given the relatively small market for a program such as this, SA-BEST will not actively advocate for the program at this point but would keen to revisit it in the future, when the market would be more substantial. SA-BEST DOES NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORT this submission." |
| Circular economy: Commit to developing a renewable energy resource recovery precinct | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST strongly SUPPORTS the establishment of a large-scale resource recovery and advanced recycling facility in South Australia." |
| Public EV charging: Develop a competitive EV charging infrastructure grants program for small businesses and local governments, targeting regions and tourism hotspots | Not specifically addressed | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “The Greens will encourage visitors to the regions by doubling the number of existing EV charging stations. We will invest $40 million in optimising and expanding the network of electric car charging stations in the regions. This will allow for up to 450 charging stations across the state.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the establishment of government incentive schemes and grants aimed at increasing access to public EV charging infrastructure." |
| 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 | Not specifically addressed | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “The SA Greens will invest in 1000 new electric buses, to be manufactured in northern Adelaide and incorporated into the Adelaide Metro bus fleet by 2029. This commitment will see over half of the existing fleet replaced with electric buses by 2029.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the transition of South Australia's public bus fleet to electric buses subject to any practical limitations identified by government." |
| Disaster mitigation funding: Commit $20 million per year for disaster mitigation measures, matching the national Disaster Ready Fund | Not specifically addressed | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Partially support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the creation of a longer-term disaster mitigation fund before the expiry of the current arrangements." |
| Data-driven planning: Complete and implement the flood hazard code amendment within the next two years | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Partially support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the creation of a longer-term disaster mitigation fund before the expiry of the current arrangements." |
| Safer and more resilient homes: Commit to implementing building code changes that improve climate resilience for homes | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | In-principle support Response from SA-BEST: “Building more climate resilient homes is an aspiration that SA-BEST supports. However, conversations about what can achieved and how, need to take place with all relevant stakeholders at the table." |
| Priority | Commitments | |||
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SA Labor | SA Liberal | SA Greens | SA Best | |
| Rail expansion: 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 | Support On 25 February, the State Government committed to preserving a rail corridor to Adelaide's north and progress planning for its extension. | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “The Greens will fund the extension of the rail line from Belair to Mount Barker with stops at Aldgate, Bridgewater and Balhannah. Mount Barker is one of the fastest growing regions in South Australia, resulting in congestion on the South Eastern Freeway. On this line, we could see eventual expansion to Murray Bridge. The rail line corridor already exists so the cost will be to adapt the infrastructure to the current rail line, which will cost around $700 million. We will also fund an extension to the current line from Grange to West Lakes would provide much needed reprieve from traffic bottlenecks and support the significant population growth in the area. Further extensions would be beneficial to Semaphore Beach. Over the next 10 years, The Greens will also extend the train line south to stops at Strathalbyn, Goolwa, and Victor Harbor.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the development of the rail network masterplan to support housing growth and to reduce congestion on our roads. Indeed, SA-BEST has supported government initiatives to unlock land on the condition that appropriate infrastructure, including transport, is considered." |
| On-demand services: Expand on-demand bus networks to improve services in outer suburbs and regional centres | Not specifically addressed | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “We will invest $300 million annually in more frequent and reliable buses across Adelaide, and from the city to the regions, as well as between towns outside of Adelaide. Buses are a low cost and effective way to encourage public transport use for residents and visitors. The Greens will add new bus routes and provide additional services on existing lines to provide for the needs of communities. That includes regional areas that are currently underserviced. Regional connectivity does not meet the needs of all residents, especially those who cannot drive or afford to own a car.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the establishment of a trial of on-demand bus services in Goolwa, Victor Harbor, and parts of the Adelaide Hills." |
| Public transport fees: Implement a new 12-trip fare for $36 to help regular users reduce travel costs | Not specifically addressed | Partial support Response from SA Liberals: “An incoming Liberal Government will commit to…Reduce city congestion and cost of living pressures by introducing 50c fares on the Adelaide Metro.” | Support Response from Greens SA “The Greens would go further to reduce travel costs by rolling out 50c fares to reduce transport costs” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS the exploration of options to increase the frequency and reliability of key Adelaide Metro bus routes. |
| Bus network improvements and metro boundary expansion: Review bus operations to improve frequency and reliability of the bus network | Partial support On 5 February, SA Labor announced a commitment to invest $12.8 million to formally expand the MetroCard zone to Murray Bridge. | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support - see above.” | As above |
| Regional transport: Create a fund for local councils to develop new transport options for regional communities | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle. The South Australian Greens will invest $2 billion over four years upgrading Adelaide’s public transport system, including the Adelaide Hills and better, more frequent connections to our regions.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “Public Transport options for regional communities are limited. The State Government should work with local councils to explore and develop services for their communities. SA-BEST would SUPPORT an initiative of this nature." |
| Road infrastructure: Develop a road infrastructure program to support housing growth, which includes: a) Curtis Road duplication b) An overpass at the intersection of Port Wakefield Road and Riverlea c) A third lane on Main North Road between Montague Road and Kesters Road d) A third lane on Main South Road between the Southern Expressway and the Onkaparinga River e) Planning for a third lane on the South Eastern Freeway from Crafers to Verdun | Partial support | Partial support Response from SA Liberals: “An incoming Liberal Government will commit to…Improve the Southeastern Freeway by adding a third lane from Bridgewater to Hahndorf.” SA Liberal response also stated they would “Upgrade several problematic intersections, such as the Moules Road, St Bernards Road, Arthur Street Intersection” and “Invest in a Verdun Park and ride hub.” | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle, with a focus on improving road safety and adequate investment in public transport infrastructure to reduce decongestion.” | In-principle support Response from SA-BEST: “All of the proposed upgrades have merit, and SA-BEST provides in principle SUPPORT for each of them. However, as previously stated, in a climate of limited resources, significant and costly projects will need to be prioritised." SA-BEST would welcome the opportunity to discuss priorities with the RAA. |
| Fuel price transparency: Recommit to keeping real-time fuel pricing in its current form | Support On 8 March, SA Labor announced a commitment to extend South Australia's real time fuel pricing scheme, as well as triple funding for compliance - allowing 100 extra fuel inspections each month - and double the current penalties for failure to comply with any requirement imposed on a fuel retailer by the fuel pricing scheme. | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST has always backed the RAA's calls for full transparency in respect of fuel pricing and will continue to do so. SA-BEST SUPPORTS this initiative." |
| Transport affordability: Maintain affordability of transport costs by ensuring any increases in government fees and charges are at or below CPI | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “As above - The Greens support the roll out of 50c fares to reduce transport costs.” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS practical and achievable measures to keep transport costs affordability." |
| Fair and equitable road user charge: Work with the Federal Government to develop and implement fair and equitable road user charge | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | Support Response from SA-BEST: “With the introduction and uptake of electric vehicles, equity issues in respect of which road users pay for road projects and maintenance, has arisen. Currently, fuel excise is used to fund these requirements. However, we need a consistent national approach to solving this issue, especially given the two major parties in this state have opposing views. As you know, the former Marshall government introduced laws aimed at sharing the burden of these costs, and the Malinauskas government repealed them." |
| Accessible driving lessons: Expand the Licence to Work Program to deliver more driving lessons for low-income adults and apprentices | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | Support Response from Greens SA “Support” | In-principle support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST SUPPORTS initiative aimed at making driving lessons affordable." |
| 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 SATC resourcing to drive product and destination development | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle” | In-principle support Response from SA-BEST: “SA-BEST acknowledges the good work of the RAA in promoting South Australia as a tourism destination. If re-elected to the Parliament, I look forward to having further conversations with the RAA about how we might best SUPPORT their efforts to highlight South Australia as a tourism destination." |
| Competitive marketing funding: Increase SATC marketing funding to at least $40 million per year | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle” | As above |
| New attractions and drawcards: Create a co-investment model to attract new year-round tourism experiences in South Australia | No specific commitment | No specific commitment | In-principle support Response from Greens SA “Support in principle” | As above |
