South Australia's New Cabinet: Picton's Expanded Role

0:00South Australia's re-elected labor government under premier Peter Malinowskas has unveiled a fresh cabinet line-up following their landslide state. Election went on Saturday night. The biggest shake-up sees former health minister Chris Picton move to a powerful new economic super portfolio, covering state development, artificial, intelligence, defense, space industries, and veterans affairs. Blair Boyer steps in to lead health and well-being. Several other key roles got new leaders too. Lucy Hood shifts from environment to handle education, training, skills, autism, and the city of Adelaide. First-time MP Alice Rolls grabs child protection, domestic, family, and sexual violence right away. Meanwhile, Kayam Mahar picks up arts alongside his deputy premier duties, an Emily Burke takes climate, environment, water, and tourism. The change for Picton stems from a campaign scandal last month when he accidentally emailed sensitive medical details about two patients sharing the same name to journalists.

1:02The opposition highlighted it, but Picton apologized fully, and the premier praised his value in driving economic growth now. Picton's expanded role aims to shop and focus on jobs, housing, and investment, especially as August ramps up in sectors like copper, steel, and critical minerals boom in regional areas. Officials say this coordinated push will create secure work for locals and support businesses. With high-profile exits creating spots for newcomers like Nadia Clancy and small business and multicultural affairs, plus Michael Brown and police, and Corrections, the team looks refreshed and ready to deliver on promises from jobs to essential services. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Adelaide News today update, AI powered and always on.