2018 South Australian State Election

[Norman]

Election wrap for today. More trams, possible tram moves by the Libs and more ORAH news.

SA election: Labor commits $259 million to extend tramline to North Adelaide
By political reporter Nick Harmsen
Updated about 4 hours ago

SA Labor has unveiled another major public transport election promise, committing to extend the tramline along O'Connell Street into North Adelaide if re-elected next month.

The pledge for the $259 million first stage of the ProspectLink extension follows yesterday's announcement of a $279 million tram extension into Norwood, into the heart of Liberal leader Steven Marshall's electorate.

That announcement drew a major distinction between the two parties, with Mr Marshall declaring Labor's promise would never be delivered, and saying the Liberal Party would not match it.

The 2-kilometre North Adelaide extension would see trams travel along King William Road and O'Connell Street, with new stops at the Adelaide Oval, Women's and Children's Hospital, Archer Street and Piccadilly Cinema.

"Not only will this project create construction jobs, but reinvigorate O'Connell Street, helping to attract more visitors and investment, boost economic activity and encourage urban renewal," Premier Jay Weatherill said.

Labor said if re-elected, it would purchase eight new trams to service the route with a 10-minute frequency.

The free travel zone, which spares passengers from purchasing or validating a ticket, would be extended into North Adelaide.

Like the Norwood extension, work on the project would start in the 2018/19 financial year and take about two years to complete.

Despite his opposition to a tram extension into his electorate, Mr Marshall said he would consider Labor's plan to extend it into North Adelaide.

"We think there is much more logic to at least take the tram at least up to Adelaide Oval. Stopping it where it is at the moment is just embarrassing," the Liberal leader said.

"We will be announcing our public transport policy during the election campaign."

Mr Marshall was asked whether a tram connecting the inner eastern suburbs to the site would bring more people to the precinct, but he continued to oppose the proposal.

"The people of Norwood do not support a tram out to Norwood. They like the street the way that it is with their street trees," Mr Marshall said.

"They will be absolutely destroyed, parking will be destroyed, traffic will be disrupted."

Liberals commit $60 million to create food education hub
Trams have not travelled along O'Connell Street since they were removed more than 60 years ago.

Mr Weatherill said the policy announcement builds on his Government's decision to spend $10 million to help the Adelaide City Council purchase the long-vacant Le Cornu site for redevelopment.

"South Australian jobs are our number one priority which is why a re-elected Labor Government will expand our tram network to North Adelaide — supporting an average 133 construction jobs a year," Mr Weatherill said.

The North Adelaide tram extension is the final piece of Labor's $2.3 billion infrastructure package unveiled by the Premier at his campaign launch.

The package also includes the removal of seven suburban level crossings and a $150 million government contribution to a deep sea port on Spencer Gulf.

Mr Marshall today announced a Liberal government would spend $60 million to move the International College of Hotel Management and the Le Cordon Bleu school from Regency Park TAFE, to a new facility the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

He said a food education precinct would attract more local and international students.

"This facility, built in the 1970s, is now tired. It is not competing with the very best international colleges that exist right around the world," he said.

"The Liberal Party believes there's a great opportunity and that is to build a new facility on the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-26/l ... de/9484332

[Nathan]

Mr Marshall today announced a Liberal government would spend $60 million to move the International College of Hotel Management and the Le Cordon Bleu school from Regency Park TAFE, to a new facility the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

He said a food education precinct would attract more local and international students.

"This facility, built in the 1970s, is now tired. It is not competing with the very best international colleges that exist right around the world," he said.

"The Liberal Party believes there's a great opportunity and that is to build a new facility on the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site."

*cough* viewtopic.php?p=156420#p156420 *cough*

[SBD]

Does anyone else think Marshall/Libs have been unusually quiet. Its less than 3 weeks now to polling and nothing too much has been announced. They might be waiting till the end to have it in peoples memories as they turn up to voting booths but postal voting has already started. Maybe they thought it was a done deal for them to take power.

Postal voting has not started yet - registering for a postal vote has, but the candidate nominations only closed at midday today, and the ballot paper order announced a bit before 5pm. Postal votes will be sent out from 5 March and must be received back by 24 March.

I agree about the Liberals being quiet in my area. I didn't know the identity of my Liberal candidate until the ballot paper order was released! I live in a strong Labor area with another one next door. I have not seen any Liberal posters for either the party or the candidate in either electorate (and I made a point of driving home from work past what appears to be the candidate's home address!!)

By the posters, both electorates are a battle between incumbent Labor members (on significantly altered boundaries) and SA-BEST opposition candidates. There are also a few (I've seen less than half a dozen) Australian Conservatives posters advertising the party but not specific candidates, even though both districts have Conservative and Green candidates too.

[Ben]

Mr Marshall today announced a Liberal government would spend $60 million to move the International College of Hotel Management and the Le Cordon Bleu school from Regency Park TAFE, to a new facility the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

He said a food education precinct would attract more local and international students.

"This facility, built in the 1970s, is now tired. It is not competing with the very best international colleges that exist right around the world," he said.

"The Liberal Party believes there's a great opportunity and that is to build a new facility on the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site."

*cough* viewtopic.php?p=156420#p156420 *cough*

So potentially they are proposing to fund the relocation that le cordon bleu have already announced they intended to do with their own funds while at the same time activating and renovating a rundown part of north terrace and gawler place. No wonder this project has been put on hold. How stupid can Marshall possibly be.

[crawf]

"We will be announcing our public transport policy during the election campaign."

Well hurry up!

[Nathan]

Liberals are going to ignore Adelaide Contemporary, and instead are proposing an aboriginal art gallery on the site instead. Never mind that the plan for Adelaide Contemporary has a strong aboriginal art element included, has been in the planning for some time, is being driven by Art Gallery of SA, and is in the midst of the final stages of a high profile design competition. I'd rather just see a commitment for funding from both parties.

SA Liberals propose national Aboriginal Art and Culture Gallery, high-end hotel for old RAH site
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sa-e ... da43121bdb



AUSTRALIA’S leading indigenous art gallery would become the centrepiece of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site, under a bold new Liberal redevelopment plan.

With two and a half weeks until the state election, The Advertiser can reveal the Opposition’s full plan for the prime CBD site, including space for a new high-end hotel.

Labor released its vision last week, featuring space for a high tech innovation hub and the possibility of a contemporary art gallery being added if it is re-elected.





Opposition Leader Steven Marshall said Adelaide had a chance to create an exciting point of difference to other capital cities, by constructing a snakelike indigenous art gallery to be filled with a priceless collection of artefacts that are currently in storage.

Liberal designs for the build include a long waterway separating the site from the Botanic Gardens, with walkways for pedestrian access.

Beside the river is a path that snakes along the eastern flank of the old RAH site from North Tce to Adelaide Zoo.

A string-shaped indigenous art gallery is raised from the path, and retreats from North Tce, with views looking back across the water and Botanic Gardens in the east.



Mr Marshall said other states like Tasmania had witnessed a surge in tourism numbers and investment since developments like the apple isle’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).

However, he said an indigenous gallery would make Adelaide stand out as a must-see and unique destination for visitors who would then tour and spend in SA’s regions.

“Australia doesn’t have a national Aboriginal art and culture centre,” Mr Marshall said.

“SA is the logical place for it. We have one of the most exciting CBD sites in the country. We have the collection. But, most importantly, we have the need.”



He said exceptional artefacts were in storage and at risk of damage during rain.

Mr Marshall on Monday revealed “phase one” of his old RAH plan, using heritage buildings on the site for a start-up business hub led by SA’s first chief entrepreneur.

He then added a new $60 million international food and hospitality school for the site.

Mr Marshall’s full plan includes space for a hotel adjacent the art gallery, which he said would go ahead if there were market demand, and room for other developments.

That could later include a second gallery dedicated to contemporary art, he said.

The total overhaul of the site is expected to take more than a decade. Mr Marshall said construction of the art gallery would begin as soon as possible after the demolition of existing buildings, which could take several years.



The cost has not been revealed, but Mr Marshall pledged it would be in the Liberals’ final campaign costings document.

Labor has said 2ha of the site would go to more Botanic Gardens.

Mr Marshall would not commit to a firm figure but said his design “creates an incredible interface” with the existing Parklands and would include significant green space for public use.

Before the last election, the Liberals said the site should retain hospital services, which could be opened for research and private operators.

Labor said its redevelopment would feature a new high school, which was later moved to land north of the old RAH site.

THEY CAN PICTURE THE BENEFITS

FOR artists such as Fregon’s Witjiti George and Manyitjanu Lennon, a new National Gallery of Aboriginal Art and Culture could make Adelaide the gateway not only to the Outback, but also for greater employment and economic opportunities.

Skye O’Meara, manager of the APY Art Centre Collective which represents 10 indigenous-owned enterprises in the state’s far northwest, said a national gallery in Adelaide could have enormous benefits for the remote communities.

“Having a base in Adelaide that allows pathways for people to learn more about Anangu law and culture ... is a really exciting opportunity,’’ Ms O’Meara said.

“Adelaide is in a unique position in regard to placement. With the Tarnanthi Festival (staged by the Art Gallery of SA every two years) the increase of audiences to indigenous art and culture has been really significant. We’re experiencing that as directly as possible in our sales.’’

On Sunday, 27 former APY Lands artists who now live in Adelaide for reasons including access to health services, met with the aim of forming a new indigenous arts centre at Port Adelaide, to be called Iwiri which means “the roots”.

“They feel it’s the roots of the tree that is coming from the APY Lands,’’ Ms O’Meara said.

“That in itself shows a need to grow in this area.

“It’s the space for jobs and employment, it’s the cultural place that Anangu (people) cling to most.’’

[Waewick]

Mr Marshall today announced a Liberal government would spend $60 million to move the International College of Hotel Management and the Le Cordon Bleu school from Regency Park TAFE, to a new facility the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

He said a food education precinct would attract more local and international students.

"This facility, built in the 1970s, is now tired. It is not competing with the very best international colleges that exist right around the world," he said.

"The Liberal Party believes there's a great opportunity and that is to build a new facility on the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site."

*cough* viewtopic.php?p=156420#p156420 *cough*

So potentially they are proposing to fund the relocation that le cordon bleu have already announced they intended to do with their own funds while at the same time activating and renovating a rundown part of north terrace and gawler place. No wonder this project has been put on hold. How stupid can Marshall possibly be.

with all due respect, every incarnation of Le Coron Bleu moving to the CBD has had significant funds being provided by State Labor.

but hey, don't let reality get in the way of pot shots

[Nathan]

with all due respect, every incarnation of Le Coron Bleu moving to the CBD has had significant funds being provided by State Labor.

but hey, don't let reality get in the way of pot shots

There was nothing in Commercial&General's press release, or the Advertiser's article, to suggest there was any government funds involved in 200 North Tce.

[Waewick]

with all due respect, every incarnation of Le Coron Bleu moving to the CBD has had significant funds being provided by State Labor.

but hey, don't let reality get in the way of pot shots

There was nothing in Commercial&General's press release, or the Advertiser's article, to suggest there was any government funds involved in 200 North Tce.

you might have to did a bit deeper than press release and an advertiser article.

[Waewick]

on a lighter note, does anyone else find the anti-population growth party?

in todays climate in SA, given we are barely growing I fail to see what they are going to do to make it even slower.

[Nathan]

with all due respect, every incarnation of Le Coron Bleu moving to the CBD has had significant funds being provided by State Labor.

but hey, don't let reality get in the way of pot shots

There was nothing in Commercial&General's press release, or the Advertiser's article, to suggest there was any government funds involved in 200 North Tce.

you might have to did a bit deeper than press release and an advertiser article.

You're welcome to share additional sources.

[Waewick]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-28/i ... ed/9492008

South Australia's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption has made damning findings of maladministration by the Weatherill government over the management of the now-closed Oakden nursing home.

"Senior people, including ministers and chief executives, who were responsible by virtue of their office for the delivery of care and services to the consumers at the Oakden facility, should have known what was going on but did not.

"I found this astonishing.

watch this one be swept under the carpet or just blamed on Vlahos.

Its the same as why the want ICAC to remain closed to the public - 0 accountability

[HiTouch]

While she did not expect an “adverse finding” in Mr Lander’s report, Ms Vlahos said she did not want her candidacy for the election to “become a distraction” for the Labor Party so close to polling day.

Incredibly irresponsible. It's not a distraction, it's an incredibly legitimate concern.

[Waewick]

I actually cannot believe I am reading this kind of thing - bring on public ICAC

Snelling conceded there was “no political will to change the model so as to avoid an argument with the unions”, he notes.

“The unions were strongly opposed to the proposal (particularly the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Foundation) as the proposal would have resulted in loss of public service jobs… Mr Snelling said that he did not want to take on the unions three months before an election (in March 2014) and this was likely the reason why nothing was done towards the end of 2013.”

fairly typical Labor Tactic isn't it.

Weatherill described her behaviour at ICAC as “unacceptable” but declared “she’s not a candidate of the Labor Party”.

surprise surprise, how convenient.

[HiTouch]

There have been some good things happened under this Labor Government, but at the same time.
With Families SA, Oakden, Energy Crisis.

It's highly unlikely that this Labor government will make it through the election.

What makes things worse is that there are so many politicians who will get away with this. Leesa vlahos should be in jail along with Jack Snelling and Jay should step down. All they did through each of these situations is try to save their own behind. Sure, they would say "sorry" to the public but straight after their little press conference they would try to avoid the consequences for their actions. In saying that, Steven Marshall wasn't hard enough on it and neither was Nick Xenophon.