A state government has an obligation to do what is possible within the limits of state resources to help its people, to make the state an inclusive place where all have access to essential services and housing. South Australia saw this during the glamour years of Premier Don Dunstan when government had the energy and the optimistic determination to make this happen. It seemed possible for all of us, including poor people, to have a fair go. However, over the last few weeks, with the announcement of the funding restructure for homelessness services, this idea of a fair go seems to have dissipated.