The South Australian election campaign has officially begun following the issuing of writs at Government House, as stated by Lieutenant Governor Richard Harris. This event marks the transition into a 28-day campaign period leading up to polling day on Saturday, March 21. With this announcement, South Australia's 55th Parliament has concluded its session and entered caretaker mode, which restricts certain government decisions pending the election.

Both major political parties in South Australia have begun to outline their key policy platforms on the first day of the campaign, utilizing this period to engage voters and influence the election outcome. The caretaker mode allows for ongoing daily governmental tasks; however, it limits significant decision-making to prevent any potential bias in favor of one party over another during the election campaign.

As the campaign unfolds over the next four weeks, the focus will be on how the political parties frame their messages and strategies in a bid to win voter support, making this period crucial for shaping public opinion ahead of the elections.