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SA govt to probe generator contract

The new South Australian government will investigate Labor's purchase of emergency generators after appointing a special investigator.

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A special investigator will look into SA Labor's decision to purchase emergency generators. (AAP)

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A special investigator has been appointed to a look at the former South Australian Labor government's decision to purchase emergency generators to ensure power supplies during summer.

Liberal Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman says Labor's purchase of the nine generators was shrouded in "secrecy" and uncertainty and needs scrutiny.

"The public has the right to know exactly how much has been spent to date on these diesel generators, what the ongoing costs will be and whether there is a binding contract," Ms Chapman said on Tuesday.


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