Aria Bolkus MP

05/06/2026

Out in our community today talking about the 2026-27 State Budget.

A budget that delivers the biggest cost-of-living investment in South Australia’s history.

It is focused on practical relief for families, seniors and households, while delivering on our election commitments with no new taxes and no surprises.

From 2027, public school will be free, putting thousands of dollars back into family budgets.

Sports Vouchers will also be expanded to every school-aged child from 5 to 18, helping more families with the cost of sport and keeping young people active.

The Budget also funds free Year 7 school camps, and before-and-after school activities for public primary students.

For seniors, the Seniors Card will be expanded to every South Australian aged 60 and over, helping more people access discounts and free public transport.

Families will also benefit from South Australia’s first IVF rebate scheme.

There are new measures to support housing and home ownership, including stamp duty relief for eligible downsizers, 2,000 Rent to Own homes, expanded HomeStart support, and initiatives to boost housing supply.

We are also investing in the jobs of the future, with 1,000 construction pathways and 1,000 AUKUS training opportunities.

And we are strengthening health services, with more aged care beds, new women’s health clinics and additional 24-hour pharmacies.

This is a Budget focused on relief today, and opportunity tomorrow.

04/06/2026

What our state budget delivers for you 👇

03/06/2026

More South Australians will now be able to access the Seniors Card.

From 1 July, around 80,000 additional South Australians aged 60 and over will be eligible, with the 20-hour working limit scrapped.

That means more support with cost-of-living pressures, including free 24/7 Adelaide Metro public transport, grocery savings, fuel discounts, health service discounts and more.

Apply or find out more in the comments below 👇

03/06/2026

Today marks Mabo Day.

On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia handed down a decision that changed the legal history of this country. The Mabo decision recognised the enduring connection First Nations people have to Country - a connection that is legal, cultural and spiritual.

This photo is from another defining moment in the long fight for land rights and recognition: the handback of Uluru to the Anangu Traditional Owners on 26 October 1985.

Uluru handback and Mabo were different moments, but they are connected by the same truth: Country is not just land. It carries law, culture, identity, memory and spirit.

Today is a day to honour Eddie Koiki Mabo, the Meriam people, and generations of First Nations leaders who fought for recognition, dignity and justice.

It is also a reminder that reconciliation is not symbolic. It requires respect and the ongoing work of recognising First Nations people’s enduring connection to Country.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Meet Liam.

Yesterday, Liam spoke about his hearing journey, and the impact early support, language therapy and cochlear implants have had on his life.

Thank you to CanDo 4Kids for the work you do supporting children and families across South Australia.

31/05/2026

It’s Budget week this week.

We’ve been focused on practical, sustained action that delivers for our community.

31/05/2026

Celebrating 100 years of the Henley Surf Life Saving Club - South Australia’s oldest surf life saving club.

I grew up around this club, so it was special to be back and mark this milestone as the Member for Colton.

For 100 years, Henley has been part of our local beaches, our volunteers and our community.

Thank you for having me, and congratulations on a remarkable century.

Henley Surf Life Saving Club

30/05/2026

Tonight we celebrate 100 years of South Australia’s oldest surf life saving club - Henley Surf Life Saving Club

It is also the club I grew up in, and one that has shaped generations of local families.

I was proud to recognise this milestone in Parliament, and even prouder to celebrate a century of service and community.