About Chris Picton
Chris is the South Australian Minister for State Development, and a member of State Parliament from the southern suburbs of Adelaide.
His portfolio responsibilities encompass trade, industry, investment, defence and space industries, artificial intelligence, information economy, innovation, science and veterans.
Chris previously served for four years as Minister for Health and Wellbeing, overseeing the opening of over 500 hospital beds, the recruitment of thousands of doctors and nurses. He also oversaw a $4 billion capital investment program, reforms to refocus on health prevention, and chaired the national Health Ministers Meeting.
Chris also previously served as South Australian Police Minister, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, as Chief of Staff for the Federal Attorney-General, and as an Associate Director at Deloitte Access Economics.
He was educated at public schools in Adelaide and graduated from law at Flinders University.
Chris and his wife are the lucky parents of three young kids. When he has free time Chris enjoys running, spending time with his family at the beach and barracking for the Adelaide Crows.
Committed To Our Community
- Patron, Mid-Coast Surf Life Saving Club Association
- Patron, South Port Surf Life Saving Club
- Sponsor, Onkastompa Fishing Competition
- Vice Patron, Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club
- Member and Volunteer, Moana Surf Life Saving Club
- Affiliate Member, Port Noarlunga Christies Beach RSL
- Honourary Member, Noarlunga and Southern District Camera Club
Our Mission
Chris is committed to representing the South as the Local Member and is passionate about key issues that impact our community
Health
Labor will always stand up for a strong and effective public health system in South Australia. The Malinauskas Labor Government has committed to invest more than $2.4 billion to establish a better health system that current and future generations can benefit from. This investment includes 24 new mental health beds at the Noarlunga Hospital.
Education
There are a range of excellent local schools in our community that give our kids access to a first-class education and the hands of well trained and passionate educators. The recent investment in STEM and other classroom facilities in our schools are preparing kids for the jobs of the future.
Transport
As the southern suburbs have expanded in recent years, access to quality public transport has become more and more important. This is why the Malinauskas Labor Government will invest $2 million to upgrade the Noarlunga Train Station.
Jobs
I am committed to bringing jobs to the southern suburbs through representing our community. Projects begun by the Labor Government like the Main South Road duplication will employ locals and improve job growth in the area
