Hon MICHAEL WRIGHT MP PDF Print E-mail
  • Minister for Police
  • Minister for Emergency Services
  • Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing

Elected to State Parliament on 11 October 1997, Michael is married with two daughters and his personal interests include current affairs, reading, public speaking, recreation, sport and racing, cooking, gardening and photography.

In 1977, Michael graduated with a Diploma of Teaching from the SA College of Advanced Education, and in 1978 he graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in Physical Education and Economics.

Michael taught both economics and physical education at Kadina Memorial High School from 1979 – 1985.

Michael also is Member for Lee.

Appointed Minister in March 2002.  His portfolio responsibilities are Police, Emergency Services and Recreation, Sport and Racing.

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Ministers

Hon Mike Rann MpHon Mike Rann MP
  • Premier
  • Minister for Economic Development
  • Minister for Social Inclusion
  • Minister for the Arts
  • Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change

Hon KEVIN FOLLY MPHon Kevin Foley MP
  • Deputy Premier
  • Treasurer
  • Minister for Industry and Trade
  • Minister for Federal/State Relations

Paul HollawayHon Paul Holloway MLC
  • Minister for Mineral Resources Development
  • Minister for Urban Development and Planning
  • Minister for Small Business

PATRICK CONLON MP Hon Patrick Conlon MP
  • Minister for Transport
  • Minister for Infrastructure
  • Minister for Energy

Hon MICHAEL ATKINSON MPHon Michael Atkinson MP
  • Attorney-General
  • Minister for Justice
  • Minister for Multicultural Affairs
  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Hon John Hill MP
  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for the Southern Suburbs
  • Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts

Hon MICHAEL WRIGHT MPHon Michael Wright MP
  • Minister for Police
  • Minister for Emergency Services
  • Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Hon JANE LOMAX-SMITH MPHon Jane Lomax-Smith MP
  • Minister for Education
  • Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • Minister for Tourism
  • Minister for the City of Adelaide
Hon JAY WEATHERILL MPHon Jay Weatherill MP  
  • Minister for Environment and Conservation
  • Minister for Early Childhood Development
  • Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation
  • Minister Assisting the Premier in Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management
Hon KARLENE MAYWALD MPHon Karlene Maywald MP
  • Minister for the River Murray
  • Minister for Water Security
Hon JENNIFER RANKINE MPHon Jennifer Rankine MP
  • Minister for Families and Communities
  • Minister for the Northern Suburbs
  • Minister for Housing
  • Minister for Ageing
  • Minister for Disability
Hon PAUL CAICA MPHon Paul Caica MP
  • Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
  • Minister for Industrial Relations
  • Minister for Forests
  • Minister for Regional Development
Hon GAIL GAGO MLCHon Gail Gago MLC
  • Minister for State/Local Government Relations
  • Minister for the Status of Women
  • Minister for Consumer Affairs
  • Minister for Government Enterprises
  • Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy
Hon TOM KOUTSANTONIS MPHon Tom Koutsantonis MP
  • Minister for Correctional Services
  • Minister for Gambling
  • Minister for Youth
  • Minister for Volunteers
  • Minister Assisting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Hon MICHAEL O'BRIEN MPHon Michael O`Brien MP   
  • Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education
  • Minister for Road Safety
  • Minister for Science and Information Economy


Hon MICHAEL WRIGHT MP Latest News

South Australia pitching for Claxton Shield glory
Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

South Australians are being urged to get behind Adelaide’s National League Baseball team when they take on Victoria in the 2010 Claxton Shield Grand Final this weekend.

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$13 million upgrade of SAPOL computer system
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 00:00

Police Minister, Michael Wright, has announced SAPOL is set to benefit from a $13 million overhaul of their information management systems.

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False claims about police leave opposition exposed again
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 00:00

The Liberals have once again showed they are not fit to govern after David Ridgway again misled South Australians about police resources.

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Sport and Recreation grants open for disability sector
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 00:00

Applications are now open for the Inclusive Recreation, Inclusive Sport (IRIS) grants program, which aims to increase recreation and sport opportunities for people with a disability.

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Construction to start on new Police Academy within days
Monday, 01 February 2010 00:00

Construction of a brand new state-of-the-art Police Academy at Fort Largs will begin next week.

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State Government to amend Police Act
Sunday, 31 January 2010 00:00

Police Minister, Michael Wright, has announced plans to introduce targeted and mandatory drug and alcohol testing for the State’s 4,300 police officers.

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SA Police get seal of approval from South Australians
Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Police Minister, Michael Wright, today welcomed the release of a new independent report showing Police in SA are better placed to protect and serve the community under the Rann Labor Government than under the previous Liberal Government.

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$3 million boost for sports in the north eastern suburbs
Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Sports Minister, Michael Wright, today announced the State Government would contribute $3 million towards the $15 million redevelopment of the Campbelltown Leisure Centre.

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4,300th Police Officer graduates today
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 00:00

South Australia’s 4,300th police officer will be among 17 cadets graduating at Fort Largs police academy this morning.

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Massive funding injection for community sports facilities in SA
Monday, 25 January 2010 00:00

Local Sporting clubs across regional and metropolitan South Australia have been allocated a share in $1.49m in funding to improve and upgrade sporting facilities.

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Latest News

Smartcard - the next big ticket item for public transport
Monday, 08 February 2010 00:00

Transport Minister Patrick Conlon today announced
 
SA wins major diving event
Sunday, 07 February 2010 00:00

The world’s best young divers will be on show
 
More improvements to bushfire safety in SA
Sunday, 07 February 2010 00:00

Joint Press Release with the Hon Michael Wright

 

Redmond on a mission to derail Olympic Dam
Sunday, 07 February 2010 00:00

Premier Mike Rann says Liberal leader Isobel
 
The return of SA's favourite holiday guide
Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:00

The 2010 edition of the State’s most popular
 
Port Elliot family South Australia's top native gardens
Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:00

A Port Elliot couple has taken out top honours in
 

Anti-new RAH campaign exposed
Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:00

A candidate for the political party opposing a
 
A new leader for Country Arts
Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:00

The Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts
 
Free public transport for Clipsal 500 and Skyshow
Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

V8 Supercar fans and Skyshow revellers can enjoy