The State cabinet line-up will be re-shuffled following the resignation of regional Independent MP Geoff Brock for health reasons. Speaker Dan Cregan will leave his post to join the ministry, with former Labor Tourism Minister Leon Bignell elected as his replacement.
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00:00 The end of a ministerial career. An emotional Geoff Brock confirming he's leaving the local government, regional roads and veterans affairs portfolios.
00:11 I've put everything into it but certainly this reluctance that I have to make this decision today and it is my decision.
00:17 I think everyone would agree that Geoff is a really good person, a bloody good human being and I've really appreciated Geoff's friendship over a long period of time now.
00:27 He's twice served as an independent in Labor Ministries.
00:31 First time round helping Jay Weatherill form government after the 2014 election, then again under Peter Malinowskis.
00:39 On medical advice my body hasn't fully recovered from the operations at this stage and my doctor's indicated that I need to have a bit of a life change.
00:51 However he is staying in Parliament and will keep representing the far north and Port Pirie.
00:56 He's done everything for the Pirie, everything. He does nice work for us people, he's kind.
01:05 When I went to primary school together he's a great fellow. He helped my daughter out when she needed it.
01:10 Geoff Brock's cabinet departure sparking an immediate domino effect. Dan Cregan quitting as lower house speaker to take up a ministry.
01:18 He will remain as an independent, he will not be joining the Labor Party.
01:23 Into the Speaker's chair comes former Labor Minister Leon Bignall.
01:27 That's despite the role by law having to be held by an independent.
01:31 Mr Bignall has submitted his resignation to the South Australian branch of the Labor Party, that has been accepted.
01:39 Peter Malinowskis leaving the door open for other changes to his cabinet.
01:43 The full shake up and portfolio allocations are expected to be revealed next Monday.
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