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Key policies in the SA election so far

With early voting starting on Monday and just two weeks to the South Australian election here are key promises announced so far.

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KEY SA ELECTION PROMISES SO FAR:

Labor:

* A 75 per cent renewable energy target and a 25 per cent renewable storage target by 2025.

* A $2 billion infrastructure fund including money for new road works, extensions to the city's tram lines as well as support for a deep water port in Spencer Gulf.

* A $692 million program to upgrade more than 90 public schools.

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* Major upgrades to Adelaide's metropolitan hospitals and a $140 million plan to also upgrade country hospitals.

* Continuation of the government's $200 million future jobs fund.

Liberal:

* Major cuts to payroll tax to aid small businesses and cuts to the Emergency Services Levy for both households and businesses.

* A promise of $100 million over four years for more trainee and apprenticeships.

* A pledge to develop a plan for a freight airport at Murray Bridge and a new road corridor.

* A move to reopen operating theatres at the mothballed Repatriation Hospital.

* A decision to transition year 7 into high school.

SA-BEST:

* Establishment of a royal commission into the state's health system.

* A move to set up a community energy retailer to cut power costs for low-income families and small businesses.

* A 50 per cent cut in the number of poker machines and the introduction of maximum $1 bets.

* The introduction of free public transport for seniors.

* An independent inquiry into TAFE SA after the failure of some courses.


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