The Opposition is calling on Peter Malinauskas to guarantee a review into the re-opening of the Waikerie birthing unit - following the start of an external inquiry into the closure of the same service at Whyalla, robbing expecting mothers of their right to give birth close to home.

The Opposition has moved to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee into the 2022-23 River Murray floods, after the Malinauskas Labor Government ruled out conducting a crucial independent inquiry into the disaster.

As recreational restrictions on the River Murray start to ease, the Opposition is calling on Peter Malinauskas to provide clarity and transparency over exactly what informed the snap decision.

The Opposition has renewed calls for Susan Close to apologise to river communities for abandoning them during the peak of the flooding, choosing to disappear on a month-long overseas holiday despite being the minister responsible for the River Murray.

River communities dealing with a once-in-a-generation flood event continue to be confused by what support can be accessed and how long restrictions on recreational activities will remain.

The Opposition is calling on the Malinauskas Labor Government to provide Riverland and Murraylands communities with certainty and declare a specific trigger point at which recreational restrictions on the River Murray will be lifted.

Confusing Malinauskas Labor Government messaging regarding a ban on water activities has caused Riverland businesses to lose income in another blow to the local tourism industry.

The Opposition is calling on the State Government to provide further support to River Murray communities, including requesting the services of the Australian Defence Force, to better help with preparation, mitigation and communication as water levels continue to rise.

As the Riverland and Mallee mourn the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone has advised that a book of condolence will be available for the Chaffey community to sign from Wednesday, September 14th at the Chaffey Electorate office.

Murray-Darling Basin communities and those interested in delivering the Basin Plan have a lot to be worried about following Labor’s announcement that Sydney-based barrister, Richard Beasley, will be appointed as South Australia’s new River Murray Commissioner.