The South Australian Political Landscape

[Booney]

No stamp duty revenue? Where you getting the coin to run, I don't know, everything, Vince?

[Brodlach]

Surely people will see through his bullshit. Making popular statements that will never come to fruition

[am Bays]

Like, “We’re gunna fix ramping” which has now become “We’re gunna fix housing”

Mind you with the infighting in public display nothing was going g to stop a change of govt in 2022

[wenchbarwer]

Surely people will see through his bullshit. Making popular statements that will never come to fruition

When "Undecided" is in front of you in the opinion polls, it really doesn't matter what you say as you ain't getting in!

[Jimmy_041]

No stamp duty revenue? Where you getting the coin to run, I don't know, everything, Vince?

Kuntsantonis has a very short memory

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/ ... rk/6397730

[wenchbarwer]

No stamp duty revenue? Where you getting the coin to run, I don't know, everything, Vince?

Kuntsantonis has a very short memory

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/ ... rk/6397730

Turbo Tom a hypocrite????

Well, I never!

[Booney]

Mali delivers again :

Embattled disability service provider Bedford Group to be sold, Peter Malinauskas confirms

After 70 years of providing purpose and community for workers with a disability, a buyer has been found for embattled Bedford – saving hundreds of jobs, the Premier has announced.

The future of more than 1200 workers has been secured as disability service provider Bedford is set to be sold.

On Monday it was announced that The Disability Trust, a not-for-profit disability provider, will buy Bedford Group, having been identified as the preferred buyer during the months-long sale process.

As part of the sale, Bedford Group will head into voluntary administration, with McGrathNicol as administrator, who will oversee the completion of the sale to The Disability Trust.

Premier Peter Malinauskas and Federal Health Minister Mark Butler made the formal announcement at a press conference on the Bedford site at Panorama on Monday morning.

Mr Malinauskas said the potential loss of 1200 jobs if the government chose not to act would have been “unacceptable”.

“Now, through this carefully calibrated intervention and in partnership with the federal government, we have been able to arrive at a point where a sale is being progressed, and that the people with disability at Bedford can continue to work,” Mr Malinauskas said.

“Importantly, this isn’t any buyer, but a high-quality, long standing and respected one, who will treat these workers with the dignity they deserve.”

Under The Disability Trust’s offer, all 827 supported employees and 389 clients will be retained.

In July, Bedford Group came to the brink of collapse, being saved by a $15 million state government bailout package, which included the government purchasing the 39,090 square metre Balyana site from Bedford.

In October, the federal government contributed an additional $4.4 million to keep Bedford going during the sale process.

To ensure the sale to The Disability Trust can proceed, the state government will provide a portion of Crown land at Bedford’s Panorama site to The Disability Trust at no cost, bringing the total state government contribution to $21 million.

The federal government will provide an additional $13.2 million to support the sale, bringing their total contribution to $17.6m.

The Disability Trust chief executive Karenza Louis-Smith said the proposed acquisition of Bedford will protect the programs and support that “mean the most” to people, the places where they “work, learn, connect and belong”.

“Our priority is, and will always remain, the people whose lives are shaped by these services,” she said.

“Bedford has stood for inclusion for generations, and we are proud to help carry that forward.”

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the announcement was “wonderful news” for families that rely on Bedford for employment and NDIS services.

“The Disability Trust has a 50-year history as a reputable not-for-profit disability organisation and I’m pleased that they’ve recognised the opportunities available in South Australia,” he said.

“The government will continue to do everything possible to secure a good outcome for NDIS participants, Bedford employees and the wider community.”

Final details of the sale are subject to creditor approval, with main creditor NAB working closely with Bedford and the government during the sale process.

On Friday, Mr Malinauskas said Bedford would collapse “within days” if a buyer couldn’t be secured.

Bedford Group narrowly avoided voluntary administration in July after the state government provided a $15 million bailout, acquiring Bedford’s 39,090sq m Balyana site at Clapham in the process.

Last month, the federal government chipped in $4.4 million to support the sales process, following “careful consideration” of the group’s financial position.

At the time, Mr Butler said Bedford’s financial position was so bad that it couldn’t operate week-to-week.

Among those who feared for their futures was Bedford employee Harvey Whitelock, 58.

“It will put pressure on families as we have to work out what happens next,” Harvey’s father, Rod, said last week.

“Where are they going to go? Can they find other work? What will they do if they can’t find work? How will we support them? Everything’s up in the air.”

Harvey, who has cerebral palsy, is blind in one eye and suffered lifelong injuries from a horror hit-and-run crash in 1995, has worked at Bedford for nearly 40 years.

[Jimmy_041]

Mali delivers again :

Embattled disability service provider Bedford Group to be sold, Peter Malinauskas confirms

After 70 years of providing purpose and community for workers with a disability, a buyer has been found for embattled Bedford – saving hundreds of jobs, the Premier has announced.

The future of more than 1200 workers has been secured as disability service provider Bedford is set to be sold.

On Monday it was announced that The Disability Trust, a not-for-profit disability provider, will buy Bedford Group, having been identified as the preferred buyer during the months-long sale process.

As part of the sale, Bedford Group will head into voluntary administration, with McGrathNicol as administrator, who will oversee the completion of the sale to The Disability Trust.

Premier Peter Malinauskas and Federal Health Minister Mark Butler made the formal announcement at a press conference on the Bedford site at Panorama on Monday morning.

Mr Malinauskas said the potential loss of 1200 jobs if the government chose not to act would have been “unacceptable”.

“Now, through this carefully calibrated intervention and in partnership with the federal government, we have been able to arrive at a point where a sale is being progressed, and that the people with disability at Bedford can continue to work,” Mr Malinauskas said.

“Importantly, this isn’t any buyer, but a high-quality, long standing and respected one, who will treat these workers with the dignity they deserve.”

Under The Disability Trust’s offer, all 827 supported employees and 389 clients will be retained.

In July, Bedford Group came to the brink of collapse, being saved by a $15 million state government bailout package, which included the government purchasing the 39,090 square metre Balyana site from Bedford.

In October, the federal government contributed an additional $4.4 million to keep Bedford going during the sale process.

To ensure the sale to The Disability Trust can proceed, the state government will provide a portion of Crown land at Bedford’s Panorama site to The Disability Trust at no cost, bringing the total state government contribution to $21 million.

The federal government will provide an additional $13.2 million to support the sale, bringing their total contribution to $17.6m.

The Disability Trust chief executive Karenza Louis-Smith said the proposed acquisition of Bedford will protect the programs and support that “mean the most” to people, the places where they “work, learn, connect and belong”.

“Our priority is, and will always remain, the people whose lives are shaped by these services,” she said.

“Bedford has stood for inclusion for generations, and we are proud to help carry that forward.”

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the announcement was “wonderful news” for families that rely on Bedford for employment and NDIS services.

“The Disability Trust has a 50-year history as a reputable not-for-profit disability organisation and I’m pleased that they’ve recognised the opportunities available in South Australia,” he said.

“The government will continue to do everything possible to secure a good outcome for NDIS participants, Bedford employees and the wider community.”

Final details of the sale are subject to creditor approval, with main creditor NAB working closely with Bedford and the government during the sale process.

On Friday, Mr Malinauskas said Bedford would collapse “within days” if a buyer couldn’t be secured.

Bedford Group narrowly avoided voluntary administration in July after the state government provided a $15 million bailout, acquiring Bedford’s 39,090sq m Balyana site at Clapham in the process.

Last month, the federal government chipped in $4.4 million to support the sales process, following “careful consideration” of the group’s financial position.

At the time, Mr Butler said Bedford’s financial position was so bad that it couldn’t operate week-to-week.

Among those who feared for their futures was Bedford employee Harvey Whitelock, 58.

“It will put pressure on families as we have to work out what happens next,” Harvey’s father, Rod, said last week.

“Where are they going to go? Can they find other work? What will they do if they can’t find work? How will we support them? Everything’s up in the air.”

Harvey, who has cerebral palsy, is blind in one eye and suffered lifelong injuries from a horror hit-and-run crash in 1995, has worked at Bedford for nearly 40 years.

More like the bloke behind him (Mr. Fixit) delivers again and Mali announces it again