As part of the Department of Treasury and Finance 'Our Plan 2020-2022', SAFA is piloting innovative technology – smart key lockers.  The trial, which began in May, promotes a new way to access a short term hire vehicle quickly, minimising waiting times and allowing customers to self-service their needs.

SAFA supports a number of state-of-the-art start-ups, including Plasma Shield Pty Ltd. Recently Plasma Shield secured $550,000 funding for trials of its innovative air decontamination technology, which could be used to stop the spread of superbugs such as COVID-19.

SAFA continues to support the South Australian Tourism Commission in the administration of the Tourism Industry Development Fund (TIDF).

On 31 March 2021, the South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) released the Risk Management Guide to agencies across the Government of South Australia.

SAFA is supporting local government and community infrastructure projects with the recent announcement of the State Government’s economic stimulus package - Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program (LGIPP).

On 11 February 2021, SAFA closed a transaction for the issuance of $1 billion of a new May 2034 benchmark bond. The bonds settled on 18 February 2021.The deal was unique for a number of reasons. This bond is the longest benchmark bond SAFA has issued and received the largest interest from offshore investors.

SAFA is supporting the SA Tourism Commission in the administration of the $20 million Tourism Industry Development Fund.

Electric vehicles in the government fleet

2019-20 Annual Report

SAFA has been supporting the Regional Growth Fund and in current times the Strategic Business Round 2020.

The South Australian Government recognises the huge impact that COVID-19 has had on the tourism sector across regional South Australia.