The Opposition in the Australian state of South Australia comprises the largest party not in Government. The Opposition's purpose is to hold the Government to account and constitute a "Government-in-waiting" should the existing Government fall. To that end, a Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Ministers for the various government departments question the Premier and Ministers on Government policy and administration, and formulate the policy the Opposition would pursue in Government. It is sometimes styled "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" to demonstrate that although it opposes the Government, it remains loyal to the King.
The current Leader of the Opposition is South Australian Liberal Party Leader Vincent Tarzia, and John Gardner is the Deputy Leader.
Current Shadow Ministry
The current shadow ministry was announced on 21 January 2025. It is led by Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia.
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| Vincent Tarzia MP
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| Josh Teague MP
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- Deputy Leader of the Opposition
- Shadow Attorney-General
- Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
- Shadow Minister for Child Protection
- Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs
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| Nicola Centofanti MLC
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- Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
- Shadow Minister for Primary Industries
- Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia
- Shadow Minister for Water Resources and the River Murray
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| Heidi Girolamo MLC
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- Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
- Shadow Minister for Cost of Living
- Shadow Minister for Education
- Shadow Minister for Finance
- Shadow Minister for Tax Reform
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| Michelle Lensink MLC
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- Shadow Minister for Housing
- Shadow Minister for Human Services
- Shadow Minister for Planning
- Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
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| Ashton Hurn MP
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- Shadow Minister for Health
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| Sam Telfer MP
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- Shadow Treasurer
- Shadow Minister for Local Government
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| Stephen Patterson MP[1]
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- Shadow Minister for Defence and Space Industries
- Shadow Minister for Energy
- Shadow Minister for Mining
- Shadow Minister for Nuclear Readiness
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| Matt Cowdrey MP
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- Shadow Minister for Sport
- Shadow Minister for Training and Skills
- Shadow Minister for Workforce and Population Growth
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| Penny Pratt MP
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- Shadow Minister for Ageing
- Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Shadow Minister for Regional Health Services
- Shadow Minister for Tourism
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| Tim Whetstone MP
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- Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
- Shadow Minister for Recreation and Racing
- Shadow Minister for Social Services
- Shadow Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment
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| Adrian Pederick MP
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- Shadow Minister for Marine Infrastructure
- Shadow Minister for Regional Roads
- Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs
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| Ben Hood MLC
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- Shadow Minister for Government Accountability
- Shadow Minister for Hospitality
- Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector
- Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
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| David Basham MP
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- Shadow Minister for Environment
- Shadow Minister for Water Infrastructure
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