{"id":26549,"date":"2026-04-02T12:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joshteague.com.au\/?p=26549"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:58:45","slug":"labors-cost-excuse-doesnt-add-up-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joshteague.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/labors-cost-excuse-doesnt-add-up-7\/","title":{"rendered":"New shadow cabinet gets to work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The State Liberals will make a fresh start with a united and hard-working shadow cabinet that will deliver a strong, stable and credible alternative government.<\/p>

The team of 11 shadow ministers brings together experience from across metropolitan and regional communities and will have a strong focus on supercharging the economy and making the state more affordable.<\/p>

Leader, Ashton Hurn, will take a hands-on approach to helping position South Australia for the opportunities of the AUKUS program by taking on the Defence and Space portfolio.<\/p>

Mrs Hurn, who will also take responsibility for Trade, Industry and Investment, said she will continue to roll up her sleeves and help her team get to work.<\/p>

\u201cWe will not be sitting behind desks on North Terrace. We will be out in communities, listening to South Australians and focused on delivering practical solutions,\u201d\u00a0Mrs Hurn said.<\/p>

\u201cVoters have sent us a clear message that we need to be better, and we\u2019ll keep stepping\u00a0 up.\u201d<\/p>

Jack Batty takes on Health and Wellbeing, with a focus on restoring confidence in a system under pressure, while Heidi Girolamo will lead Education, Skills and Training.<\/p>

Ben Hood will retain Treasury, Small and Family Business, and Public Sector and Industrial Relations, while also taking on Energy and Mining.<\/p>

Deputy Leader Josh Teague will continue as Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, while also taking on Housing.<\/p>

Laura Henderson joins the Shadow Ministry for the first time as Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Shadow Minister for the prevention of Domestic, Family\u00a0 and Sexual Violence.<\/p>

Mrs Hurn said the Liberal team under her leadership is united, focused and ready to serve.<\/p>

\u201cMy team is united and determined, and we will be working every day to earn the trust of South Australians and demonstrate we are ready to govern,\u201d\u00a0Mrs Hurn said.<\/p>

\u201cWe are focused on the basics, supporting families, strengthening communities and backing businesses so our state can grow and succeed.\u201d<\/p>

The updated Shadow Cabinet portfolios are\u00a0available online.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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The State Liberals will make a fresh start with a united and hard-working shadow cabinet that will deliver a strong, stable and credible alternative government.<\/p>

The team of 11 shadow ministers brings together experience from across metropolitan and regional communities and will have a strong focus on supercharging the economy and making the state more affordable.<\/p>

Leader, Ashton Hurn, will take a hands-on approach to helping position South Australia for the opportunities of the AUKUS program by taking on the Defence and Space portfolio.<\/p>

Mrs Hurn, who will also take responsibility for Trade, Industry and Investment, said she will continue to roll up her sleeves and help her team get to work.<\/p>

\u201cWe will not be sitting behind desks on North Terrace. We will be out in communities, listening to South Australians and focused on delivering practical solutions,\u201d\u00a0Mrs Hurn said.<\/p>

\u201cVoters have sent us a clear message that we need to be better, and we\u2019ll keep stepping\u00a0 up.\u201d<\/p>

Jack Batty takes on Health and Wellbeing, with a focus on restoring confidence in a system under pressure, while Heidi Girolamo will lead Education, Skills and Training.<\/p>

Ben Hood will retain Treasury, Small and Family Business, and Public Sector and Industrial Relations, while also taking on Energy and Mining.<\/p>

Deputy Leader Josh Teague will continue as Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, while also taking on Housing.<\/p>

Laura Henderson joins the Shadow Ministry for the first time as Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Shadow Minister for the prevention of Domestic, Family\u00a0 and Sexual Violence.<\/p>

Mrs Hurn said the Liberal team under her leadership is united, focused and ready to serve.<\/p>

\u201cMy team is united and determined, and we will be working every day to earn the trust of South Australians and demonstrate we are ready to govern,\u201d\u00a0Mrs Hurn said.<\/p>

\u201cWe are focused on the basics, supporting families, strengthening communities and backing businesses so our state can grow and succeed.\u201d<\/p>

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Voters have sent us a clear message that we need to be better, and we\u2019ll keep stepping\u00a0 up.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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