Media releases

Many South Australians are feeling overwhelmed by COVID-19 - but now a new support line is available to people to maintain their mental health and wellbeing.

Iconic South Australian packaging company Detmold Group will employ up to 160 extra staff to produce millions of respirator and surgical masks for the South Australian and Federal Governments, to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vulnerable South Australians can opt to receive a free, daily potentially life-saving phone call checking on their welfare in response to COVID-19 – and the Marshall Liberal Government is urging those at risk to sign up to the new service.

South Australians with COVID-19 and requiring community care can be accommodated at the Marion Holiday Park, as part of the Marshall Liberal Government’s strong plan to prepare for the impact of the pandemic.

New major infrastructure projects will be fast tracked as part of the Marshall Government’s $1 billion economic stimulus package to support local jobs and businesses.

The State Government has stepped up measures to protect South Australians during the coronavirus pandemic by introducing heavy on-the-spot fines for individuals and businesses flouting directions from the Police Commissioner under the Emergency

Movement into certain remote areas across South Australia is being restricted to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The Marshall Government has introduced a raft of measures in Service SA centres as part of its strong plan to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Keeping South Australians in jobs, boosting the economy and improving public housing is the focus of a $10 million maintenance injection as part of the Marshall Liberal Government’s $1 billion economic response to the impacts of coronavirus.

Dozens more patrol cars, ballistic vests, additional firearms, radios and tablets have been rolled out across South Australia Police as part of Stage 2 of the Police Commissioner’s District Policing Model (DPM).

The Marshall Liberal Government has announced details of its second economic stimulus package – which includes significant payroll and land tax relief for thousands of businesses across the state.

Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April will be pupil free days in South Australian government schools and preschools. The move will assist the state’s educators to plan and prepare to transition to flexible learning, ready for Term 2.