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| Priority | Commitments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Support RAA has not received an official response from SA Liberals. However, on 18 January 2026, the Liberal Party pledged to invest $250 million annually towards addressing South Australia’s growing road maintenance backlog. | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | As above |
| Regional transport: Create a fund for local councils to develop new transport options for regional communities | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | 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 | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | As above |
| New attractions and drawcards: Create a co-investment model to attract new year-round tourism experiences in South Australia | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | Awaiting response | As above |
