SA Budget's winners and losers ahead of state election
South Australia's state budget has been unveiled and the state's finances taking a significant hit. Following significant spending, including on the Whyalla steelworks, this financial year's surplus has been whittled down to $18 million after it was forecast at $201 million in December. With pared-back measures to combat the cost-of-living but a strong focus on law-and-order, has the government struck the right balance to woo voters in its last budget before the 2026 state election?