24 February 2026
The Greens say preventative health will continue to be a key focus for the party in the new parliament, after outlining their policies at the SA Public Health Consortium election panel last night. Meanwhile, One Nation failed to even send a candidate to the event.
The Greens outlined key election commitments including:
- Banning junk food, alcohol and gambling advertising on all public assets, not just buses, trains and trams
- Prohibiting fast food businesses within 500 metres of schools
- Free school breakfasts and lunches for all public school kids
- Establishing a Public and Active Transport Commissioner to encourage walking and cycling
- Making HIV prevention drug PrEP free and increasing investment in SHINE SA
- Phasing out pokies from pubs and clubs by 2030
- Protecting the SA Voice to Parliament
- Supporting women’s reproductive rights
- Introducing a fitness voucher program for 18-25 year olds to encourage healthy living
Quotes attributable to Robert Simms MLC
“No matter who is in government, the Greens will continue to advocate for action on preventative health, and we are supportive of a range of measures to encourage community health and wellbeing, including restricting the advertising of junk food, alcohol and gambling on public buildings and assets. We will continue to pursue these in the new Parliament. Children being exposed to advertising from gambling, alcohol, and junk food industries is of particular concern and contributing to obesity.”
“It was disappointing to see One Nation missing in action at this key forum. Given health is a key election issue, it was surprising to see that One Nation couldn’t even be bothered to send a candidate or outline any policies.”