Departmental media releases

A new campaign launching today is urging South Australians to buy the safest car in their budget to reduce lives lost and serious injuries on our roads.

The State Government will trial a quiet hour initiative in Service SA centres, aiming to remove barriers experienced by Autistic people and autism communities when navigating government services.

The Disability Parking Permit (DPP) scheme is proposed to expand for the first time in more than 25 years to improve accessibility for more South Australians, including covering cognitive, behavioural and neurological conditions such as autism.

From 1 December, all drivers of ultra high powered vehicles must hold a U class licence to drive on South Australian roads.

The State Government will introduce significant changes to South Australia’s heavy vehicle licencing system following a community-driven petition calling for stricter licensing requirements for drivers.

A notorious intersection in Adelaide’s northern suburbs will be fixed, thanks to a partnership between the Australian and South Australian governments.

A win for the state’s grain export industry today with the State Government officially opening the landmark Port of Narungga, a new port with the capacity to process up to half a million tonnes of grain annually.

Free bus services and dedicated volunteers will be on hand to help thousands of school leavers celebrate this weekend’s Schoolies Festival safely and responsibly.

Novice drivers will soon earn up to 10 bonus hours towards their required training if they train with a registered Motor Driving Instructor, improving the skills and knowledge of future drivers by adding the incentive of gaining professional tuition from the driver training industry.

Legislation that will allow for e-scooters to be used on public roads and paths in South Australia has passed state parliament.