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75-658: Mullighan was born on 25 March 1939 in a hospital in the seaside suburb of Semaphore in Adelaide , South Australia . Until he got married, he lived on the Lefevre Peninsula , at Semaphore and Largs Bay . His father was an electrician who worked for the Electricity Trust , while his mother became a classical violinist as a teenager, initially playing for the South Australian Symphony Orchestra and then

150-537: A Greens -initiated gay marriage bill following the announcement of Tasmania's planned changes. The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) was opened by Jay Weatherill in 2013, a building often referred to as "the cheese grater" due to its exterior design. It is a health and medical research institute housing more than 700 researchers, and was the first stage of a new health and bio-medical precinct on North Terrace in Adelaide. Weatherill allowed

225-634: A conscience vote for the Greens' 2013 South Australian Gay Marriage bill in August 2012. However, the bill was frustrated by Labor's conservative Catholic right, as well as a lack of support by then Prime Minister Julia Gillard , and faced constitutional issues as expressed by the SA Liberal Party. The bill ultimately failed the lower house in July 2013 following Weatherill's planned conscience vote. August 2012, in

300-686: A tram service from Port Adelaide was built. From around 1911 until 1919, an open-air theatre showing silent films used to operate in the summer on the Esplanade, run by the Wondergraph company, until the company built the Wondergraph Picture Theatre , opened in May 2020. In 1928, a merry-go-round , the largest in Australia, was constructed, driven by an electrical lift motor and gearbox, unlike

375-542: A 2011 leadership change from Mike Rann . During 2013 it became the longest-serving state Labor government in South Australian history, and in addition went on to win a fourth four-year term at the 2014 election . The 16-year state Labor government lost power at the 2018 election . On 18 March, the day after the election, Weatherill announced his decision to step down as Labor leader, but intended to remain in Parliament on

450-517: A better deal for the River and South Australia. The end result was an additional commitment of 450 gigalitres of environmental water under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. The 2012–2013 budget was Weatherill's first, with Jack Snelling as treasurer, and came with deep cuts aiming to achieve major savings. Some of this was through suspension of major works programs such as the electrification of

525-455: A compensation package was developed for those earning under $ 100,000 In the 2016–17 Budget, Weatherill introduced Job Accelerator Grants, providing between $ 4,000 and $ 10,000 to businesses for creating new jobs, increasing in the 2017–18 budget. Weatherill claimed these grants created 10,000 jobs in their first year. Jay Weatherill, along with then Health Minister Jack Snelling, opened the new Royal Adelaide Hospital in early September 2017. It

600-594: A job as an office boy in the Crown Solicitor's Office, beginning to study law at the University of Adelaide part-time about a year and a half later. He studied there from 1957 to 1961. Mullighan practised law from 1962, when he was working for Roma Mitchell and, at the age of 23, became a partner in the firm, purely to be able to appear in the Supreme Court of South Australia , there being no Bar at that point. He

675-571: A number of measures supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, and promised a return to surplus by 2015–2016. During the 2013 Federal Election, both Liberal and Labor promised that the next round of the country's submarines (12) would be built in South Australia, however after the election it appeared that the Liberal government had arranged to buy just eight submarines directly from Japan. Following an organised campaign by Jay Weatherill and Labor,

750-543: A relationships register, the removal of discriminatory language throughout legislation, formal protections for intersex people, and changes to make amending a gender on a birth certificate easier. During this time, Weatherill also issued a formal apology to the LGBTIQ community for historical discrimination, and signed South Australia up to the trial of the HIV prevention drug PrEP. In April 2016, Whyalla's steelworks owned by Arrium

825-481: A result of the report, 400 suspected abusers were reported to South Australia Police . In 2011 it was reported that more than 50 per cent of the victims identified in the Mullighan Inquiry had refused to lodge claims for ex gratia payments, and instead sought private settlements from the government. Former Premier of South Australia, Mike Rann , said after Mullighan's death that Mullighan had "managed to gain

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900-601: A total four terms in government. Weatherill joined with Liberal premiers proclaiming he would lead a national campaign against the then federal Abbott government 's 2014 federal budget . Former Liberal Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith then defected, becoming an independent and entered the Weatherill cabinet . Hieu Van Le was announced on 26 June 2014 as the next Governor of South Australia to replace Kevin Scarce . Following

975-429: A two-storeyed timber hotel on the southern corner of The Esplanade and Blackler Street. A very high flagpole was erected to signal to his "White Horse Cellars" hotel at Port Adelaide the approach of ships, earning the area the name Semaphore , often called "The Semaphore". In 1856, an official government signal station was established at the intersection of The Esplanade and Semaphore Road, where officers would record

1050-525: A way of fixing society's current problems. I would very much like to work with offenders and help them realise the effects they have had on victims of their crimes. Mullighan served as president of the Law Society of South Australia for two years between 1978 and 1980, during which time he was concerned with the provision of legal aid in the state, and sitting on the ( Commonwealth government ) Legal Aid Review Committee set up by Lionel Murphy (1972–1974). He

1125-546: Is LeFevre Primary School in the neighbouring suburb of Birkenhead . The local high school is LeFevre High School in the neighbouring suburb of Semaphore South . The only school located in Semaphore is Dominican Primary School, a private school run by the Catholic Education Office. Another nearby faith-based private school is Portside Christian College in neighbouring Ethelton, a primary and secondary school. Semaphore

1200-565: Is a former Australian politician who was the 45th premier of South Australia , serving from 21 October 2011 until 19 March 2018. Weatherill represented the House of Assembly seat of Cheltenham as a member of the South Australian Labor Party from the 2002 election to 17 December 2018, when he retired. Labor was in government from 2002, with Weatherill leading the Labor government since

1275-409: Is available along Semaphore Road. Larger long-stay carparks stretch along the foreshore, with access from The Esplanade. Most residential streets have on-street parking available for non-residents, although in the older areas of the suburb many residents park on the street as houses of the pre-car era lack off-street parking. Jay Weatherill Jay Wilson Weatherill AO (born 3 April 1964)

1350-463: Is nearby, with a service to the Adelaide CBD every 30 minutes every day. On-road cycling lanes are on most major roads, although operation of these is typically limited to peak hours. A separated cycling and walking path runs along the beach's foreshore. Another separated cycling and walking path forms a loop through Semaphore, Ethelton, Port Adelaide and New Port. Some limited short stay car parking

1425-656: Is preserved to this day at 36 Newman Street. The Odeon Star in Semaphore Road is the oldest purpose-built cinema in Adelaide, opened on 22 May 1920 as the Wondergraph Picture Palace . It was designed by a prominent South Australian architect, Eric McMichael , and built by Emmett Bros. It was renamed Star Theatre in 1930 (as part of the Clifford Theatre Circuit ), and in January 1931, sound equipment

1500-480: Is served by the historic Semaphore Library , and Semaphore Road contains a large number of retail stores. Some are aimed at the large number of summer visitors, with a large range of food vendors, clothing boutiques and gift retailers. Semaphore Road was voted the People's Choice Award for best main street in South Australia for 2014. The Odeon Star cinema runs regular programmes of films as well as special screenings for

1575-465: The 1997 Australian Constitutional Convention election , running as an ungrouped candidate under the "Bill of Rights for Australia" label. Weatherill defeated the incumbent Labor member Murray De Laine for Labor preselection in the electorate of Cheltenham at the 2002 election and went on to retain the seat for Labor. Weatherill is from the Labor Left faction. Upon election he immediately entered

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1650-709: The 2010 election , Weatherill as a cabinet minister in the Rann government, unsuccessfully challenged Kevin Foley for the position of Deputy Premier . Weatherill said the election day backlash against Labor made it evident that a fresh approach was needed; however he lost along factional lines. In late July 2011, senior figures within Labor had indicated to Rann that both the left and right Labor factions had agreed to replace Rann with Weatherill as party leader. In early August 2011 Weatherill's attempts at contacting Rann on his trade mission to India had been met with silence, leaving

1725-694: The 2019 Australian federal election . Weatherill moved to Perth in 2020 to lead the Minderoo Foundation 's early childhood development arm Thrive by Five. In 2024, he joined the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation as chairman of the board. In the 2021 Australia Day Honours , Weatherill was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for "distinguished service to the people and Parliament of South Australia, particularly as Premier, and to early childhood and tertiary education". Weatherill

1800-482: The Adelaide Film Festival . Semaphore has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Semaphore is in state and federal electorates that are considered historically "safe" Labor -held seats. This is a reflection of the working class heritage of the nearby docks of Port Adelaide , where the dock workers had a bitter struggle against shipping owners for reasonable terms of employment, wages, and safety. In

1875-496: The Australian Workers' Union . In the early 1990s, he worked at the law firm Duncan Hannon with Patrick Conlon and Isobel Redmond . With fellow Adelaide lawyer Stephen Lieschke, he established industrial law firm Lieschke & Weatherill in 1995 where he practised law until his election to the House of Assembly seat of Cheltenham at the 2002 election when his party won government. Weatherill unsuccessfully contested

1950-687: The Gawler and Outer Harbor rail lines, and redevelopments of Modbury Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital . Notably, the AAA credit rating achieved under the Rann government was lost, downgraded to AA+ in October, a move foreshadowed by Snelling. Other actions during Weatherill's first 12 months included a deal to increase shopping hours on public holidays, supported by SDA secretary Peter Malinauskas and Business SA chief executive Peter Vaughan, and Weatherill's support for

2025-516: The Jervois Bridge , was opened. The following year saw the construction of the jetty. In 1880, an octagonal brick tower with 2-metre (6 ft 7 in) thick walls was erected in Blackler Street to maintain a water supply when the Jervois Bridge had to be raised for passing ships. It was in use until 1972, after which it was converted into a residence. The Corporate Town of Semaphore

2100-551: The Murray-Darling Basin Plan , Weatherill requested that the Federal Government undertake a judicial enquiry or Royal Commission to determine who was to blame for “water theft” and whether upstream states had been complicit. When the Federal Government rejected the request, Weatherill then launched a South Australian Royal Commission in January 2018 to investigate. Later in 2018, after the change of state government,

2175-403: The cabinet of the Rann government as Minister for Local Government, Government Enterprise, Urban Development and Planning, and Administrative Services. Later, Weatherill would hold portfolios such as Housing (2004–2008), Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation (2006–2010), Early Childhood and Development (2008–2011), Environment and Conservation (2008–2010) and Education (2010–2011). Following

2250-854: The 1970s the docks were containerised and moved to Outer Harbor . The resulting unemployment and poverty in Port Adelaide entrenched the political appeal of Labor. Since the 1990s Semaphore has seen an influx of urban professionals, and whilst this diminished the Labor vote it did not increase the Liberal vote proportionally. In recent years the Labor margin of both seats has diminished due to new and expensive housing in West Lakes , Port Adelaide and New Port (a residential suburb created in 2007 on land once used by maritime facilities). The 157 and 333 buses have stops on Military Road . The 352 and 353 buses have stops on Semaphore Road. The Glanville railway station

2325-508: The 924 children who had died while in state care was manifestly inadequate. The report included 54 recommendations, intended to improve many aspects of children in care. These included amendments to the Children's Protection Act 1993 , various improvements to the practices of Families SA , the creation of a Youth Council to directly advise the Minister for Families and Communities, and many others. As

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2400-693: The Advertiser newspaper, workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation and the South Australian public, a “competitive evaluation process” was announced by the Federal Government, with the final contract for a South Australian build awarded to French company DCNS with majority of the work to take place in Osborne, South Australia. Following the announcement, Jay Weatherill travelled to France to meet with DCNS and others in an attempt to maximise opportunities for South Australia. Weatherill also released

2475-571: The Australian state of South Australia . It is located on the Gulf St Vincent coastline of the Lefevre Peninsula about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from the Adelaide city centre . Semaphore was first surveyed for sale in 1849, at which time it was isolated by swamps to the south and the Port River to the east. In 1851, George Coppin , a prominent publican, theatrical entrepreneur and actor, built

2550-828: The Federal Government barred Murray Darling Basin Authority officials from appearing at the Royal Commission to give evidence. The Commissioner, Bret Walker SC, also wrote to SA Attorney-General Vickie Chapman asking for an extension, but this was rejected. In February 2018, Weatherill announced that the South Australian Government and Tesla had reached an agreement to create the world's largest virtual power plant at 250MW, giving free solar panels and battery systems to 50,000 South Australian homes. Weatherill claimed it would reduce power prices directly for those involved, and indirectly for others through increased competition in

2625-631: The Federal Liberal government was the "most anti-SA government in living memory" and claimed the Federal Government's plan for Snowy Hydro 2.0 was a sign of a government in a "white-knuckled panic about national energy policy". In September 2017, at the opening of the International Astronautical Congress held in South Australia, Weatherill announced the South Australian Space Industry Centre. The intention

2700-476: The French Engagement Strategy, a plan to strengthen economic and business ties with France, also focusing on broader opportunities in areas such as education, tourism and the arts. In December 2013 Holden announced it would withdraw production from Australia. At the time Holden directly employed 1,600 people in its Elizabeth plant in South Australia, with a total of 3,000 job losses predicted through

2775-466: The Liberals, and the balance of power resting with the two independents , Bob Such and Geoff Brock . After Such went on medical leave for a brain tumour without indicating his support, political commentators indicated that Brock would likely back Labor by reason of 'political stability'. Brock did back Labor, giving Labor 24 seats and as a result Weatherill formed a minority government − giving Labor

2850-471: The Semaphore Surf Life Saving club, with the swimming flags often being placed 50m south of the jetty or outside the club at Point Malcolm (1.5 km (0.93 mi) south of the jetty). The beach is wide, with a large amount of wide sand. The surf is low and good for swimming, but surfing is generally not possible. Sandbars extend out a considerable distance, with holes, troughs and channels in

2925-536: The aftermath of the GFC, BHP announced that the $ 20 billion Olympic Dam mine expansion would not go ahead, citing 'subdued commodity prices and higher capital costs'. However, the mine remains operational, employing 2500 people. On 21 January 2013, Weatherill became Treasurer of South Australia and took other various portfolios following a cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of two members of his ministry. The 2013–2014 budget saw revenue increase, in part due to

3000-551: The agency had created over 9,000 jobs for South Australians. In 2015, the Weatherill Government pledged significant funds towards a second building, to be known as the John Chalmers Centre for Transforming Healthcare or 'SAHMRI II', which would house Australia's first proton therapy unit. In the 2015–16 Budget, Weatherill spruiked his government's plan to abolish stamp duties on business transactions and introduce

3075-508: The back-bench. Peter Malinauskas succeeded Weatherill as Labor leader on 9 April. Weatherill announced his intention to retire from Parliament on 6 December 2018. Born in the western suburbs of Adelaide , he is the son of English-born former South Australian politician George Weatherill . Weatherill completed his secondary education at Henley High School . He later studied at the University of Adelaide , graduating with degrees in law and economics. Between 1987 and 1990, he worked for

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3150-477: The bars creating the major safety hazard on a generally safe beach. Other substantial hazards on the beach are jumping from the jetty (the depth of the water under the jetty varies considerably during the day and between visits) and non-swimmers climbing on the groyne at Semaphore South finding themselves cut off from land by a rising tide. The jetty is the focus of cultural events such as the annual Kite Festival and Greek Festival. The local public primary school

3225-462: The confidence of a section of the community who had never before been able to speak about their experiences". In June 2010 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Adelaide "for his distinguished creative contributions in the service of society". Mullighan died on 15 September 2011 in Adelaide , aged 72, after a long battle with cancer. His wife, Jan, and five sons survived him. He

3300-491: The death of Such, Labor won the 2014 Fisher by-election by nine votes from a 7.3 percent two-party swing in a hotly contested three-cornered contest. Weatherill nonetheless kept Brock and Hamilton-Smith in cabinet, giving the government a 26 to 21 parliamentary majority. In 2015, Weatherill initiated the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission to investigate opportunities and risks associated with expanding

3375-643: The death of children in care. Then Education Minister Jay Weatherill played a key role in establishing inquiry. The Inquiry had cross-partisan support as well as from nearly all of the media. The final report of the Inquiry (also known as "the Mullighan Report"), published in March 2008, found "that in the past 65 years the State has failed to protect some of the children in its care from sexual abuse", and its record-keeping of

3450-576: The details of all vessels in Gulf St Vincent . It was also used to record information on water depth, tides and cargo loading. A Telegraph Office opened in 1856 and became a Post and Telegraph Office in March 1871. In 1875, the Time Ball Tower was erected adjacent to the Signal Station. The area was isolated from Port Adelaide by the Port River until 1859 when a wooden bridge, later replaced by

3525-481: The handicap has caught up with us on this occasion." Peter Malinauskas became Leader of the Opposition and succeeded Weatherill who had resigned as Labor leader, with Susan Close as deputy, following a Labor caucus meeting on 9 April 2018. In June 2019, he was appointed as an industry professor at the University of South Australia. In July 2019, he was appointed to conduct a review of Federal Labor's loss at

3600-448: The heritage-listed Semaphore Library ). The road link to Port Adelaide allowed for more convenient commuting from Semaphore to the commercial area, and contributed to increased residential development in the area, as well as churches, schools and pubs. This was further augmented by the construction in 1878 of a railway , which attracted affluent holiday-makers to the seaside. Carnivals, sideshows and open air cinemas were opened, and 1917

3675-575: The judicial system, especially with regard to sentencing Aboriginal defendants. He nominated Aboriginal Justices of the Peace , researched traditional Aboriginal ways of dealing with offenders , advocated for court interpreters of Aboriginal languages , and promoted the idea of restorative justice . From 2002 to 2005 he was Chair of the Centre for Restorative Justice at OARS (Offenders Aid & Rehabilitation Services of SA). Although retired, Mullighan accepted

3750-462: The market. The record-16-year-incumbent SA Labor government was seeking a fifth four-year term at the 2018 election , but was defeated by the opposition SA Liberals , led by Steven Marshall . Though a major electoral redistribution in 2016 had seen four Labor seats become notionally Liberal, Labor retained a total of 19 seats at the election. The incoming Liberal government won a total of 25 seats, with crossbench independents holding 3 seats. Despite

3825-567: The nation's lowest payroll tax rate. In 2015, Weatherill invited the South Australian Law Reform Institute to review all legislation for discrimination against the LGBTIQ community resulting in a number of bills eventually being passed in the South Australian Parliament. These included laws to ensure equal access to IVF and surrogacy services for same sex couples, equal access to adoption, the establishment of

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3900-573: The orchestra run by the Theatre Royal in Hindley Street after having a family and being unable to travel with the larger orchestra. Mullighan attended Largs Bay Primary School and then, from Grade 7, Pulteney Grammar School on South Terrace, Adelaide , winning a scholarship after around a year. He said that the school did not have a good academic reputation in those days, and he was a poor scholar. He did not complete matriculation, but instead got

3975-427: The outcome, there was actually a statewide two-party-preferred swing away from the Liberals toward Labor of over 1%. Four hours after the close of polls, Weatherill telephoned Steven Marshall and conceded defeat. Weatherill subsequently publicly announced that he had conceded, saying, "I'm sorry I couldn't bring home another victory, but I do feel like one of those horses that has won four Melbourne Cups and I think

4050-571: The party leadership in limbo until Rann's return to Australia. Weatherill refused to rule out challenging Rann in a caucus ballot if he did not stand down on his return to Australia. Rann eventually resigned at the behest of factional bosses, with Caucus endorsing Weatherill as his successor. Weatherill was then sworn in as the 45th Premier of South Australia on 21 October 2011. In 2011/2012, Weatherill and then Environment Minister Paul Caica brought together irrigators, business, River Murray communities and South Australians more generally to fight for

4125-482: The predominantly steam-driven machines of the era. In the mid-1930s, the Great Depression brought a decline to Semaphore, with the tram service being closed down and the functions of the Signal Station and Time Ball Tower being moved to Outer Harbor , while the jetty was shortened due to storm damage, with repairs being considered unaffordable. Semaphore is bounded to the north by Union and Hargrave Streets, to

4200-507: The privatisation of SA Lotto to Tatts Group for $ 427 million, and of forests in the State's south-east to international company The Campbell Group for $ 670 million. However, Australia's surging dollar hit the manufacturing industry sector in SA, and growth in indicators such as retail sales and house prices fell. Despite this, the government included funding for the Gawler railway line up to Dry Creek ,

4275-967: The role of Commissioner for the Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry. This was initiated in November 2004 under the terms of the Commission of Inquiry (Children in State Care) Act 2004 , amended in 2007 by the Commission of Inquiry (Children in State Care and Children on APY Lands) Act 2004 , to include children not in state care, in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY lands). and ordered an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of children under state guardianship , as well as allegations of criminal conduct resulting in

4350-425: The south by Hart Street, to the west by Gulf St Vincent and to the east by Woolnough Road and Swan Terrace. Semaphore is primarily a residential suburb, although its seaside location makes it a popular local tourist destination, with numerous restaurants, takeaway food outlets and other tourism-oriented businesses. It is adjacent to Semaphore South , Glanville , Exeter and Largs Bay . The Semaphore jetty, which

4425-457: The state government would hold an annual 'Simplify Day' to initiate the reduction and removal of unnecessary regulation and legislation. Over the first two Simplify Days (2016 and 2017), the government amended 101 acts and regulations and removed 22 acts altogether. Jay Weatherill also set up Investment Attraction South Australia in 2015, attracting international companies including Technicolour, Boeing, Kaufland, Datacom and VeroGuard. In two years

4500-451: The state's involvement in the nuclear fuel cycle. The Commission was headed by former Governor Kevin Scarce and delivered its final report and recommendation to the Government of South Australia in May 2016. The Royal Commission report urged South Australia to pursue a waste storage facility, claiming South Australia has the "attributes and capabilities to manage and dispose of international used nuclear fuel safely". The report indicated that it

4575-471: The steelworks. The Federal Government refused, however in 2017 British consortium GFG Alliance settled on terms of a purchase of the steelworks with administrators Korda Menthe. Since the purchase, GFG Alliance has invested in Whyalla in a number of ways including a $ 1.37 billion renewable energy project. In 2016, Weatherill supported calls for increasing the GST to 15%. He argued that the GST rate should be increased but he would only support an increase if

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4650-428: The supply chain. While Liberal Shadow Treasurer Rob Lucas claimed South Australia was “careering toward double digit unemployment” after the closure, strong support from the Weatherill Labor government ensured the small business sector grew above trend after the closure with unemployment at 6% in January 2017, three months after. The 2014 State election resulted in a hung parliament with 23 seats for Labor, 22 for

4725-407: Was also inaugural Chair of the Law Societys Advocacy Group from 1993 to 2002'. From 1993 to 1996 he was a member of the State Courts Administration Council, and in 2005 became Chair of the Forensic Science Advisory Committee. He mentored young lawyers, and was known for promoting Aboriginal reconciliation , and was co-chair of Reconciliation SA for several years. He promoted cultural awareness in

4800-410: Was completed in 1860, once stood at 652 m (2,150 ft) in length, but today is 585 m (1,930 ft). It overlooks the Fort Glanville steam train, which operates as a heritage item by the National Railway Museum . A World War I memorial clock was built in 1925 at the landward end of the jetty. The birthplace of Sir Ross Smith , the aviator who flew from the United Kingdom to Australia

4875-426: Was established on 17 January 1884. This centralised the local governance of Semaphore and its surrounds, which formerly had been part of the Lefevre's Peninsula and Glanville councils on the north and south of Semaphore, respectively. Semaphore now forms part of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield . In 1884 the Mechanics Institute was built, becoming the Semaphore Town Hall in 1889 (later Semaphore Cinema, and now

4950-404: Was for it to eventually form part of a national space agency. In a reshuffle of the South Australian Cabinet that week, Weatherill also announced the expanded the portfolio to become 'Defence and Space Industries'. The Congress in Adelaide hosted 3500 delegates from around the world, including Elon Musk of SpaceX and NASA. In 2017, after revelations that upstream states had not been complying with

5025-417: Was given a state funeral , with a service held at St Peter's Cathedral in North Adelaide . Then Attorney-General of South Australia John Rau said that he had left an "enormous" legacy, including inspiring "countless young lawyers"'and "The community owes him a great debt for his painstaking and thorough work". Semaphore, South Australia Semaphore is a northwestern suburb of Adelaide in

5100-418: Was in response to AEMO ordering power be cut to tens of thousands of homes rather than instructing generators to switch on The plan also further incentivised gas exploration by increasing royalties to farmers, and ensuring that gas went to South Australians first On 16 March 2017, Weatherill eviscerated then federal energy minister Josh Frydenberg at a press conference in Adelaide. Weatherill told Frydenberg

5175-419: Was installed to cater for talkies . After a takeover by Greater Union Cinemas in 1946 it was renamed to Semaphore Odeon Cinema from 12 June 1952, eventually closing on 13 November 1976 due to declining audiences, with the building converted into a furniture shop. It was renovated and reopened as the Odeon Star on 19 December 1991, and enlarged and refurbished in 1997, becoming a three-screen cinema. It

5250-421: Was made Queen's Counsel in 1978, and in 1989 was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. He was Counsel Assisting in six Royal Commissions , and also acted for the victims of the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires in their compensation claims. He retired in 2004. At the time of his retirement, he said: I trust that the community will not always want to pursue the relentless goal of increasing punishment as

5325-410: Was not commercially viable to generate nuclear power. Weatherill used the release of the report as an opportunity to undertake "one of the largest" deliberative democracy processes in Australia's history. Weatherill stated early that a nuclear waste facility would need both public and bipartisan support, with the former withdrawn by Liberal leader Steven Marshall. In 2015 Jay Weatherill announced that

5400-527: Was part of the Wallis Cinemas chain for some time, but by 2009 was being run by independent operators. Semaphore's beach is the busiest of those on the LeFevre Peninsula, as it is the most convenient beach to people living in the northern suburbs of metropolitan Adelaide. There are large car parks on the foreshore to accommodate visitors. During weekends of the summer months the beach is patrolled by

5475-411: Was placed in voluntary administration by its directors due to significant debts. There were concerns that if the steelworks fell over Whyalla would be unlikely to survive, with one in six of Whyalla's workers employed by Arrium at the time. Weatherill committed $ 50 million to support the steelworks and called on the Federal Government to commit $ 100 million, to then be matched by a buyer looking to reform

5550-462: Was reported that the transition from the original Royal Adelaide Hospital to the new site was smooth with 131 patients transferred in the first day of operation. The hospital has been described as "the most advanced in the nation". In 2017, Weatherill announced a plan to reform South Australia's electricity supply, as a response to a number of blackouts that affected large numbers of South Australian residents and businesses in 2016. The most notable

5625-563: Was the statewide 2016 South Australian blackout . The plan included construction of a State Government-owned 250MW gas-fired power station, around 10 per cent of SA's peak demand, and grid connected utility scale battery storage (the Tesla Big Battery / Hornsdale Power Reserve ) to support the grid during periods of peak demand. The plan also included new legislative powers to ensure the South Australian energy minister could compel companies to turn on generators in peak demand periods. This

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