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Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis unveils the state’s fifth budget, touting “relief for families and stability for business” with projected surpluses through 2029—despite recent big-ticket expenses like Whyalla Steelworks and Port Pirie smelter. Key promises include cost-of-living aid for seniors, education reforms, a First Nations treaty, and a streamlined public service without forced layoffs. The budget also funds critical initiatives: North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment, Royal Commission recommendations on domestic violence, expanded Seniors Card, and housing support for domestic violence survivors. Meanwhile, the opposition calls the budget “cooked,” warning of unsustainable debt by 2039, citing costly projects like the Torrens to Darlington tunnel and the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital—and pushing for payroll tax changes to aid small businesses. The debate over long-term fiscal health and targeted support is heating up.

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