Shadow Treasurer
Shadow Minister for Energy and Mining; Small and Family Business;  Industrial Relations and Public Sector

Office
Parliament House
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

Ben Hood was elected to the South Australian Legislative Council in March 2023. He lives in Mount Gambier with his family and is a passionate advocate for regional South Australia, for smaller, less interventionist government and conservative values.

Authorised by B. Hood, Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

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In June 2025, Tom Koutsantonis said this on ABC South East:

“…because as far as we’re concerned, fracking in the South East is finished as a concept. We’ve got no plans to allow fracking in the South East.“

Labor has pulled the rug out from under the South East. Peter Malinauskas has turned his back on this community.

We will stand with our farmers, and this community because sovereignty is as much about food security as it is mining and defence.
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🚨 Fracking Update: Labor are moving their legislation though the lower house tonight… ... See MoreSee Less

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State Labor always back their Federal mates… have a listen ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less

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The 2026 Volunteer Awards was certainly a busy one for friends of mine, including the unstoppable Lisa O’Malley who was recognised for her tireless work for foster and kinship carers and the vulnerable children they care for.

Congrats to Lisa on being named a finalist in this years awards. Keep up the fight Lisa!

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