Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast should be a place where Australians can afford to live, raise families, and build stable futures. Instead, rising housing costs and rental shortages are placing enormous pressure on local families, young people, and workers.

Terra Australis believes housing should prioritize Australians and regional communities first.

Terra Australis Pledges To:

• Support large-scale regional housing development

• Increase affordable family housing across the Limestone Coast

• Improve infrastructure to support sustainable housing growth

• Push for stronger oversight against housing speculation

• Support fair and stable rental conditions

• Expand support services for homelessness and housing insecurity

We believe stable housing is essential for strong communities, economic growth, and long-term national stability.

Regional Australians deserve reliable healthcare no matter where they live. Too many communities across the Limestone Coast are struggling with doctor shortages, limited mental health support, and declining access to essential services.

Terra Australis believes healthcare is a fundamental responsibility of government.

Terra Australis Pledges To:

• Increase healthcare investment in regional South Australia

• Support recruitment incentives for doctors, nurses, and specialists

• Expand mental health and crisis support services

• Improve access to aged care and disability support

• Strengthen regional hospitals and healthcare infrastructure

• Reduce wait times for essential medical services

No Australian should feel abandoned simply because they live outside a capital city.

A strong regional future depends on strong education and training opportunities. Too many young Australians across the Limestone Coast are forced to leave their communities to pursue education, apprenticeships, or skilled careers elsewhere.

Terra Australis believes regional Australians deserve access to practical, affordable, and high-quality education close to home.

We support the expansion of OneTAFE and regional vocational education programs to strengthen local skills, industry growth, and long-term employment opportunities across the Limestone Coast.

Terra Australis Pledges To:

• Expand OneTAFE access across the Limestone Coast

• Increase apprenticeship and trade training opportunities

• Strengthen partnerships between education providers and local industries

• Support regional campuses, workshops, and training facilities

• Improve pathways into construction, agriculture, healthcare, engineering, and manufacturing

• Reduce barriers for young Australians entering skilled careers

• Promote practical education linked directly to regional employment opportunities

• Invest in workforce development for future regional industries

Education should prepare Australians for real careers, real industries, and real opportunities within their own communities.

Terra Australis believes OneTAFE can play a major role in rebuilding regional workforce capability, supporting local businesses, and giving young Australians a reason to stay and build their future in the Limestone Coast.

By strengthening education and vocational training, we can create stronger communities, stronger industries, and a stronger future for regional South Australia.

Strong infrastructure is essential for regional growth, public safety, and economic stability. Many roads, transport routes, and services across the Limestone Coast have been neglected for years.

Terra Australis believes regional Australia deserves serious infrastructure investment.

Terra Australis Pledges To:

• Upgrade and maintain regional roads and highways

• Improve freight and transport infrastructure

• Expand mobile and internet connectivity

• Support nation-building infrastructure projects

• Improve access between regional communities

• Invest in long-term regional development planning

Regional Australians deserve infrastructure that is safe, modern, and built for the future.

The Limestone Coast is built on agriculture, farming, and regional industry. But rising costs, water concerns, and economic pressure are threatening the long-term future of local producers.

Terra Australis believes protecting Australian agriculture is critical to national prosperity and food security.

Terra Australis Pledges To:

• Strengthen long-term water security planning

• Invest in water storage and drought preparedness

• Support Australian farmers and regional producers

• Reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on agriculture

• Protect strategic agricultural resources

• Strengthen domestic food production and supply chains

Regional industries should be supported, protected, and given the opportunity to grow.

For too long, regional Australians have felt ignored by governments focused almost entirely on major cities. The Limestone Coast deserves stronger representation and leadership that understands regional communities.

Terra Australis believes regional Australia must once again become a national priority.

Terra Australis Pledges To:

• Fight for greater investment in regional South Australia

• Push for stronger local consultation and accountability

• Prioritise regional infrastructure and services

• Support long-term economic development in the Limestone Coast

• Ensure regional voices are heard in national decision-making

• Defend the interests of regional Australian families and industries

The Limestone Coast is vital to South Australia’s future, and its communities deserve leadership willing to fight for them.