The South Australian Government has released its FY27 budget.
Below is a summary of relevant budgetary commitments relevant to our members:
- Fuel Excise Cut – From 1 April 2026, the government funded an additional 5.7 cent per litre fuel excise cut for South Australians at a cost of $38.1 million. Combined with the Commonwealth Government's 26.3 cent per litre fuel excise cut, this delivers a 32 cent per litre reduction until 30 June 2026.
- Productivity – Commitment to a South Australian Productivity Commission Review
- Housing Skills – $29.5 million over eight years to build the capability and capacity of South Australia's workforce by creating 1 000 new pathways for South Australians to enter the construction workforce through apprentice training, industry partnership incentives and scholarships.
- Non-Government Training Providers – $28.2 million in 2025-26 to non-government training providers to meet higher training demand in areas including VET in Schools delivery, funded from the National Skills Agreement.
MEA continues to advocate on behalf of members to ensure financial support is directed where it is most needed, including both financial and non-financial support for small business operations, compliance, and skills development, including increased support for employers training apprentices.
You can find out more about the South Australian 2026–27 Budget here.
