Watch the replay: The Advertiser Bush Summit 2024

Premier Peter Malinauskas says neglect of the regions is a “social tragedy” as The Advertiser’s annual Bush Summit examines key issues affecting rural SA. Watch the replay here.

The South Australian leg of News Corp’s Bush Summit series has brought politicians, policymakers and regional leaders together to address the challenges facing regional communities.

Hosted by Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello and Sky News presenter Ashleigh Gillon at McLaren Vale, the Bush Summit heard from The Advertiser’s editor Gemma Jones, Premier Peter Malinauskas and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, as well as expert panels discussing issues around farming, healthcare and the future of our regions.

Mr Malinauskas told the summit “policy paralysis and partisanship” over climate policy had led to the disastrous spike in electricity prices crippling many large rural employers.

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The Advertiser Bush Summit speakers include Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, host Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello and Premier Peter Malinauskas.

The summit also heard:

■ Governments need to review and take meaningful action to cut red tape;

■ There’s a desperate need for drought resilience and financial literacy is a key step, with governments needing to prepare now to help farmers if future rainfall is as bleak as forecasts suggest;

■ A lack of services in the regions has created challenges around accessibility and costs;

■ Farmers need powerful advocates amid a surge in activism targeting farming and agriculture.

Here are the key stories from the Bush Summit, proudly supported by Rossi Boots, Commonwealth Bank, Qantas, Woolworths and NBN.