Free Schools, Childcare Expansion: SA Election Pledges

0:00In Adelaide today, March 2nd. In South Australia's election campaign, labor has promised to make public schooling free for all students starting next year at a cost of $300 million over four years. The opposition liberals have given conditional support to the plan, saying they like the idea to ease cost of living pressures, but want more details. On funding before it becomes law. Labor also announced plans to expand out of school hours, care to 68 more primary schools over four years, creating 2,300 new spots. Leader Peter Malinowska says this will help working parents who can't leave work at 330 in the afternoon, avoiding tough choices between jobs and childcare. Both major parties and even the greens have welcomed the free schools push. Liberal leader Ashton Herne called it a smart move on living costs. While greens MLC, Robert Sims praised it, but wants free meals, excursions, and uniforms added to. This cross-party backing means parents could see no fees regardless of who wins.

1:03Meanwhile, the liberals countered with their own big pledge in the marginal seat of Hammond, $211 million for a freight bypass. It would reroute trucks from busy roads like Port Rush and Cross Duplicate the Swan Port Bridge and ease congestion on the southeastern, freeway. With the state election set for March 21st, these promises highlight battles over education, family support, and infrastructure. Both sides are ramping up as voting day-nears. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built-in sound, built-in comfort, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com