Jay Weatherill
Jay Weatherill is a former Premier of South Australia who served from 2011 to 2018. He is currently leading a review of Victoria's childcare system following serious allegations against a childcare worker, aimed at enhancing child safety and addressing systemic vulnerabilities. His experience in navigating child protection crises in South Australia has been both a point of confidence for some and criticism from others regarding his suitability for the role.
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Labor elder statesman Jay Weatherill conducted and released a brutal examination of their party's election loss.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Australia· 2026-03-05
Jay Weatherill will start his new job as ambassador to the United Kingdom next year.
Why former politicians need to be given post-politics jobsAustralia· 2025-12-05
Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill famously got into a public debate alongside then federal energy minister Josh Frydenberg in Adelaide in 2017 over renewable energy.
Australia tax grab $1 trillion but federation reform needed to fix housing crisis, living standards, health fundingAustralia· 2025-11-16
Changes would be made to the system if recommended by the rapid review being undertaken by former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill.
G8 daycare chain investors demand answersAustralia· 2025-07-21
Jay Weatherill is the former South Australian premier appointed to lead Victoria's review of its childcare system.
New details of Joshua Brown’s work history to be releasedAustralia· 2025-07-04
