Premier’s Address to the Public Sector

IPAA SA is pleased to welcome the Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP, for the 2026 Premier’s Address to the Public Sector.

South Australia is entering a defining period of growth and change. Major opportunities in defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and critical minerals are developing alongside significant pressures in housing, health, infrastructure, workforce capability and the cost of living.

At this important address, the Premier will share his government’s priorities for South Australia and discuss the role of the public sector in turning ambition into meaningful outcomes for the community.

The address will explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the state, including:

• delivering better and more accessible public services
• responding to housing, health and cost-of-living pressures
• building the workforce and skills South Australia needs for the future
• improving public sector productivity and making responsible use of digital technology and artificial intelligence
• supporting economic growth through defence, energy, infrastructure and emerging industries
• maintaining public trust while delivering complex reform in a rapidly changing environment.

The Premier will also reflect on what effective leadership, collaboration and delivery look like across government, and the contribution public servants make every day to South Australia’s progress.

The address will be followed by a facilitated audience Q&A, providing attendees with an opportunity to hear the Premier’s perspectives on the issues shaping government and public administration in 2026.

Join public sector leaders and professionals from across South Australia for a timely conversation about the state’s direction, the work ahead and the public sector’s role in delivering it.