Jay Weatherill

Lead the Thrive by Five campaign, focused on delivering early childhood reform and driving systems change in Australia's early years.

Utilize strategic planning and advocacy to champion early childhood development and reform efforts.

Served as the 45th Premier of South Australia and the longest continuous serving Minister of the Crown in the South Australian Labor Party.

Led diverse portfolios, including Treasury, State Development, Education, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Environment.

Successfully promoted more ambitious renewable energy targets, sovereign defence capability, and the protection of the Murray River, a vital environmental asset.

Co-chaired the Climate Group, an international collaboration of sub-national governments and regions, to pursue action on climate change.

Established innovative partnerships with the Adelaide City Council for carbon neutrality and implemented the world's largest grid-level battery through the State Government Energy Plan.

Pioneered the use of direct democracy tools, including citizens' juries, royal commissions, and participatory budgeting exercises to engage citizens in decision-making and revitalize democracy.

Established a law firm specializing in employment law prior to a political career.