South Australian families are set to benefit from the state's biggest-ever cost of living package, with free public school, IVF rebates, expanded childcare services and more than $1 billion in new regional funding announced in the 2026-27 State Budget.
South Australia's State Budget will introduce a 12-month partial hiring freeze across non-frontline government roles, a move expected to reduce public sector growth by around 1,000 positions and save approximately $120 million a year.
The State Budget delivers key road upgrades across SA, but the RAA says underfunded maintenance means the $2 billion backlog will only grow.
South Australia will invest $9.6 million in public transport safety, introducing a new Transit Compliance Team and advanced AI cameras to combat antisocial behavior and enhance passenger security.
Addressing the housing crisis, the SA government has announced a significant boost in building and construction apprenticeships, introducing 30,000 new training spots over the next five years, alongside a $38 million funding increase to support these initiatives.
The aim is to provide immediate financial support to South Australians on low or fixed incomes, particularly as the winter season begins and households face escalating energy expenses.
The State Government is making a historic investment in housing, committing over $843 million across the next decade; the largest housing package in the state's history.
South Australia's 2024-25 State Budget aims to ease cost of living, boost housing affordability, and enhance health services while reporting a $306 million surplus and prioritising major infrastructural and economic investments.
The state government will spend nearly $37 million on measures that will free up the workload of over 100 police officers and staff, including a digital police station.
The State Government’s second budget delivers investments in housing, health, and child protection, while providing cost of living relief for those who need it most.
In exciting news for first home buyers in South Australia, stamp duty will be abolished for those looking to purchase a new home.