EXCLUSIVE: An $86 million centre to house South Australian cultural artifacts and art work valued at $1.2 billion has stalled, with the state government blaming a “completely insufficient” project budget. See the project video
A Liberal Party member widely touted to be the frontrunner for preselection if a by-election is called in former Premier Steven Marshall’s seat has criticised a focus on “niche culture war issues”, and says women voters are being let down by policies from both major parties.
A high-profile panel reviewing the suspended $200 million Aboriginal cultural centre on North Terrace has this morning presented its findings to State Cabinet, with the Premier saying he now faces a “big decision” on whether to boost the project’s funding.
Opposition leader David Speirs insists the state Liberal Party remains a “sensible" centre-right party and he has "no interest in lurching off to the far right", saying a Women's Council call to review gender and sexuality teaching in schools is unlikely to be a major policy.