Official Opposition (South Australia)

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The Official Opposition (South Australia) is the largest political party or coalition in the South Australian Parliament that is not in government and is tasked with scrutinising and challenging the policies and actions of the ruling administration.

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Official Opposition (South Australia) canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf institution of the Parliament of South Australia
parliamentary opposition
political role
basedOn Westminster parliamentary tradition
country Australia
definedAs largest political party or coalition in the South Australian Parliament that is not in government
eligibleEntity coalition of political parties represented in the Parliament of South Australia
political party represented in the Parliament of South Australia
governingDocument constitutional conventions of South Australia
standing orders of the Parliament of South Australia
hasComponent House of Assembly (South Australia)
Legislative Council (South Australia)
hasFunction participate in parliamentary committees
provide alternative government-in-waiting
question ministers in parliament
represent views of voters not supporting the government
scrutinise legislation
hasPosition Deputy Leader of the Opposition (South Australia)
Leader of the Opposition (South Australia)
Opposition Whip (South Australia)
Shadow Treasurer (South Australia)
members of the Shadow Cabinet (South Australia)
hasRight to receive certain parliamentary resources
to respond formally to major government statements
headedBy Leader of the Opposition (South Australia)
jurisdiction State of South Australia
linked to: South Australia
language English
legislativeBody Parliament of South Australia
locatedIn South Australia
opposes Government of South Australia
Premier of South Australia
partOf Parliament of South Australia
politicalOrientation varies depending on which party or coalition holds the role
politicalSystem Westminster system
role challenge actions of the ruling administration
hold the government to account
offer alternative policies
scrutinise government policies
selectionCriterion largest non‑government party or coalition in the Parliament of South Australia
similarTo Official Opposition (Australia)
Official Opposition (United Kingdom)
temporalQualifier changes after state elections or changes of government
usesInstrument committee inquiries
motions and amendments
parliamentary debates
parliamentary questions

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Leader of the Opposition (South Australia) isHeadOf Official Opposition (South Australia)