Peter Malinauskas — Premier
At a glance
| Tracker status | Current — Premier since 21 Mar 2022; re-elected Mar 2026 |
| Export role | SA trade promotion (lobster, meat); $475k Seafood Export Growth Program; Jan 2025 ~400 t / $33.5m lobster to China (govt/ABS cited) |
| Electorate | Croydon (safe Labor) — HA since 2018; LC 2015–2018 |
| Not PIRSA | Fisheries/regulation = Clare Scriven; trade releases often with Szakacs + Farrell |
- SA southern rock lobster vs WA volume leader — WA–SA tension (inferred visibility rivalry with Cook).
Quick facts
- Party / faction: ALP / Right (SA)
- Age / background: Adelaide; commerce (Adelaide); SDA secretary 2008–2015; Weatherill ministers (police, health); opposition leader 2018–2022
- Deputy: Susan Close (inferred stable ticket)
- Patron network: SA Labor–union; Tom Koutsantonis
Export & agriculture role (tracker)
| Issue | Role | Verified highlight | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock lobster | Premier releases; airport logistics; China rebound stats | Jan 2025 “lobster frenzy” | SA lobster |
| Red meat | State promotion; Teys Naracoorte in SA | China reinstatement 2023 | SA meat |
| Seafood program | $475k export growth (Jul 2024) | Premier release | Verified |
Portfolio & career
| Period | Position |
|---|---|
| 2022– | 47th Premier; ALP leader |
| 2018–2022 | Opposition leader |
| 2015–2018 | Legislative Council |
| 2008–2015 | SDA secretary |
Allies & rivals
- Key allies: Don Farrell; Joe Szakacs; Clare Scriven
- Known rivals: Roger Cook — inferred parallel credit for China rebound; state Liberals
Chronology (export-related)
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | Re-elected premier | Verified |
| 2025-01 | SA lobster frenzy release (~400 t, $33.5m) | Verified — Premier |
| 2024-07 | Seafood Export Growth Program $475k | Verified |
| 2024-10 | China resumption framing with federal Labor | Verified |
| 2022-03-21 | Sworn premier | Succeeded Marshall |
Interests register
- SA Parliament Clerk — guide
Links
- SA hub · Premier SA · Crustacean · Meat