South Australian Premier Steven Marshall can't wipe the smile off his face.
The Liberal leader, who finally ended Labor's 16-year reign in March this year has marked his first 100 days in office with a "state of the state" address, reinforcing his government's election commitments and outlining how he has delivered on its promises.
His vision, he says, is to have the state believe in itself again.
He wants to end the exodus of young people from SA, encourage investment in real jobs and secure sustainable economic growth.
The premier says his government will deliver on all its promises, including tax relief for small businesses, capping council rates and ensuring reliable power supplies.
As he reached 100 days, the milestone was made all the sweeter with the announcement on Friday that BAE Systems had been chosen to build the $35 billion Future Frigate project in Adelaide, creating 1500 direct jobs and potentially thousands more in the supply chain.
"This is a great day for the people of South Australia. This is a very happy day for our state," Mr Marshall said.
And just to cap things off, the SA leader also earned a rousing endorsement from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who described him as a leader with high ambitions.
"As prime minister, I often write letters to the premiers. When I get to the one addressed to the premier of South Australia, my pen lingers for a little longer," Mr Turnbull said.
"I'm still getting used to the joy of having Steven Marshall as premier of South Australia.
"Steven Marshall is what this state needs. Steven Marshall is a businessman, he's optimistic, he's enterprising, he's confident.
"He's a glass half full person. He wants to make this stage even greater and better than it is today."
Understandably, Mr Marshall has fewer fans on the other side of politics.
The opposition's government accountability spokesman Tom Koutsantonis said the government's first 100 days had been unimpressive, pointing to a lack of action on issues such as deregulating shop trading hours.
"While struggling to keep up with his own plan, the premier has gone missing when problems have arisen," Mr Koutsantonis said.
"All up, it's been a lethargic, lacklustre 100 days."
