The South Australian Government has received an independent progress report on the State’s Strategic Plan and has been published for the community to access. 

 

The plan was established in 2004, and updated last year, and sets out 100 targets for the Government, community and private sector to aim towards, including areas such as employment, women’s representation, health, science, education and culture.

 

Since its inception, a specialist committee has independently audited the plan every two years.

 

Premier Jay Weatherill welcomed the latest analysis of the plan, saying that it shows that the majority of the 100 targets are on track to be met.

 

“South Australia’s Strategic Plan provides a strong statement about how we want to go about government – involving everybody in the community in the decision-making process and being open and transparent about our work,” Mr Weatherill said.

 

“But there are also 23 targets which this update suggests are unlikely to be reached and nine targets with negative movement. In some cases this is because we have set ambitious targets to challenge us all. In the case of the Triple A credit rating, it is because we have made a conscious choice to put continued investment in infrastructure and services - and supporting jobs - ahead of a Triple A credit rating.”

 

Mr Weatherill said that he encouraged all South Australians to use the progress report to identify where, and how, they can take action that will contribute to an exciting, prosperous, safe and secure future for South Australia. The Progress Report is available at www.saplan.org.au