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The Cabinet of South Australia is a very important group of people who help run the state of South Australia. Think of them as the main team that makes big decisions for the government. They are also called the ministry, and all the ministers in South Australia are part of this cabinet.

Right now, there are fifteen members in the cabinet. This team is led by the Premier, Peter Malinauskas, who is from the South Australian Labor Party.

Who is in the Cabinet?

Most of the people in the South Australian Cabinet are from the South Australian Labor Party. There is also one member who is an Independent.

Each person in the Cabinet is called a Minister. Each Minister is in charge of a specific area, which is called a portfolio. For example, there's a Minister for Education, a Minister for Health, and so on. They work together to make sure South Australia is run well.

Here are some of the key roles in the Cabinet:

  • The Premier is the leader of the government and the head of the Cabinet. They lead the meetings and guide the state's direction.
  • The Deputy Premier helps the Premier and steps in when the Premier is away.
  • The Attorney-General is the state's chief legal advisor. They help make sure laws are fair and followed.
  • The Treasurer is in charge of the state's money and budget. They decide how money is spent on things like schools, hospitals, and roads.
  • The Minister for Education looks after schools, universities, and training programs.
  • The Minister for Health and Wellbeing is responsible for hospitals, doctors, and keeping people healthy.
  • The Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services looks after safety, police, and emergency services like firefighters.

These are just a few examples, but every minister has an important job to help South Australia.

Images for kids

  • Peter Malinauskas (cropped)

    Peter Malinauskas, the Premier of South Australia.

  • Susan Close MP during 2018 election campaign

    Susan Close, the Deputy Premier.

  • Tom Koutsantonis

    Tom Koutsantonis, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.

  • Stephen Mullighan

    Stephen Mullighan, the Treasurer of South Australia.

  • Nat Cook MP 2022

    Nat Cook, Minister for Human Services.

  • Nick Champion (cropped)

    Nick Champion, Minister for Housing and Urban Development.

  • Hon Dan Cregan MP

    Dan Cregan, Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services.

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