Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Faith & religion verified
Tom Koutsantonis identifies with the Greek Orthodox faith, stating 'The Orthodox Church and the Parish of Saint George is a constant in my family's life,' and has publicly described St George Orthodox Church as a spiritual home and beacon of faith.
Abortion & reproductive policy verified
Voted in favour of Family First MLC Sarah Game's bill to restrict access to late-term abortions when it was debated in the House of Assembly on 18 June 2026; the bill was defeated in the lower house 36 votes to 9.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
During 2012 South Australian parliamentary debate, Koutsantonis stated his belief that marriage should be between a man and a woman, opposing same-sex marriage while supporting civil unions and legal rights for same-sex couples.
Transport & infrastructure verified
As SA Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (2022 until Sept 2025), Koutsantonis was the political lead on the ~10.5km River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) tunnels project completing the North-South Corridor. In 2024 he committed to awarding the T2D Alliance contract by Q3 2024 with delivery 'on budget'; he has also acknowledged the project's original design 'had to be thoroughly reviewed and fixed' as an example of prior poor infrastructure planning.
Energy verified
SA Minister for Energy and Mining, Koutsantonis pursues South Australia's push toward 100% net renewables (targeted around 2027) and led the $593m Hydrogen Jobs Plan/green-hydrogen tender centred on Whyalla. After the collapse of the Whyalla Steelworks he cancelled the flagship Whyalla hydrogen power plant and wound up the Office of Hydrogen Power, redirecting funds to steelworks support while maintaining the broader renewables agenda.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.