Peter Malinauskas
ALP SA

Premier

Very Safe

24.0% Margin

Elected 2015

11 years

Member for Croydon

SA

Peter was born in 1980 in South Australia and grew up in Colonel Light Gardens. He attended Mercedes College, where he was school captain.

Following his schooling, Peter completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Adelaide. During his studies, Peter worked as a trolley boy and later as a checkout operator and night filler at Woolworths. During his employment at Woolworths, Peter became actively involved in the Woolworths workers' union. In 2008, Peter left Woolworths to work as ...

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  • Premier
  • Member of Executive Council

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    Deputy Chief of Staff

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Media Releases

SUPPORTING WHYALLA WORKERS AND SECURING WHYALLA’S FUTURE

Media Release • 14 September

Workplace Relations Industrial Activities Fair Work

AI Summary

  • KordaMentha announced the blast furnace at Whyalla Steelworks is beyond repair, leading to a $10 million support package for affected workers and their families.
  • A workforce transition response includes personalised career advice, job assistance, training opportunities, and wellbeing support.
  • Both governments are committed to finding a new owner for the Steelworks while ensuring workers receive their entitlements and support during the transition.

H5 bird flu, South Australian legislation

Media Release • 25 June

Environment Agriculture Communicable Diseases Conservation Livestock Biosecurity Science

AI Summary

  • An H5 bird flu case confirmed in a migratory petrel in South Australia.
  • No evidence of mass mortalities or poultry infection; low risk to human health.
  • Government has enacted biosecurity measures and is coordinating with State and Territory Governments.
  • Public urged to report sick or dead birds to help monitor the situation.

In Parliament

Question Time

Government Spending

South Australia Parliament • House of Assembly • 14 October

Economy

AI Summary

  • The government prioritises investment in housing, health, and education, supported by strong economic growth and low unemployment.
  • There is record housing growth contributing to government revenues, enabling significant infrastructure investment.
  • A pro-growth and pro-business budget is designed to support both the private sector and essential services.

Question Time

Government Spending

South Australia Parliament • House of Assembly • 14 October

Economy

AI Summary

  • The Premier asserts that keeping the opposition out of government is essential to avoid unnecessary spending increases.
  • He highlights contradictions in the opposition's stance, noting they called for increased spending while questioning the government's spending decisions.
  • The Premier announces that South Australia has retained its AA+ steady credit rating, contrasting it with Queensland's recent downgrade.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 27 October 2026

Environment Conservation

Adelaide will be the first city in the world to host MotoGP on a city street circuit. It’ll put South Australia on the global stage and creating an extraordinary opportunity to showcase our city to millions of people around the world. And now, the Adelaide Circuit Redevelopment has reached a major milestone with federal environmental clearance confirmed and community feedback helping inform the next stage of planning. We’ve listened carefully to thousands of South Australians who took the time to share their views on the project, particularly around protecting mature trees, maintaining the open character of the Park Lands and creating more opportunities for community sport and recreation. We’re committed to delivering this project responsibly. And committed to ensure there are ...
Open Post

Posted on Facebook • 27 October 2026

Housing and Homelessness Housing & Homelessness

We’re expanding our Rent to Own scheme to give more South Australians a second chance at home ownership. 🏡👇
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Posted on X • 27 October 2026

Environment Conservation

We’ve listened carefully to thousands of South Australians who took the time to share their views on the project, particularly around protecting mature trees, maintaining the open character of the Park Lands and creating more opportunities for community sport and recreation.
 
We’re committed to delivering this project responsibly, with strong environmental protections in place and a clear focus on minimising impacts on the Park Lands while delivering a world-class motorsport circuit.
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Posted on X • 27 October 2026

The Adelaide Circuit Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the project receiving federal environmental clearance to progress. This is an important milestone for the Adelaide Circuit Redevelopment, with federal environmental clearance confirmed and community feedback helping inform the next stage of planning as we count down to MotoGP arriving in Adelaide in November 2027.
 
Adelaide will be the first city in the world to host MotoGP on a city street circuit, putting South Austra...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 23 October 2026

Social Services

Mac was just 17 when he devastatingly took his life after being targeted by sexual extortion online. His dad, Wayne Holdsworth, has since turned unimaginable personal loss into a mission to protect other young people. Through his charity Smacktalk and the Unplug24 challenge, he’s asking us to do something simple: step away from social media for 24 hours on 24 October. Tomorrow, I’ll be taking part again. As adults, we can set an example by putting down our phones and spending more time connec...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 23 October 2026

Before there was the roar of MotoGP on Phillip Island, there was an uproar about bringing MotoGP to Phillip Island. This fascinating article reveals that back in 1989, protesters gathered to oppose the arrival of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. There were angry community meetings, predictions of chaos, warnings that the event would destroy the character of the island, and even suggestions that local schools should close to protect children. Sound familiar? But the race went ahead. The c...
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