Hosted by the Government of South Australia, the state memorial service honoured Mr Steele Hall’s life and his contribution to South Australian politics.

Thank you to those who attended to pay their respects.

The service was livestreamed for members of the public who were unable to attend in person.

Watch the recording of the state memorial

About Mr Steele Hall

Born in Balaklava in 1928, he entered parliament in 1959, representing the seat of Gouger. He succeeded Sir Thomas Playford as leader of the Liberal and Country League in 1966 and became South Australia’s 36th premier in 1968.

His parliamentary career spanned more than 33 years. He was the only Australian to serve as premier of a state as well as the member of three legislatures. He spent more than 20 of those years sitting on opposition or cross-benches.

His leadership was imbued with his steadfast obedience to what he recognised as the best interests of South Australia, and he leaves behind a reputation for integrity and political courage.

By introducing landmark legislation that changed the way rural voters were weighted during elections, he reformed the state’s electoral system.

Other significant reforms and actions under his leadership were in areas including abortion access, Aboriginal affairs and the state's natural gas industry, and his opposition to a dam at Chowilla in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Switching from state to federal politics in 1974, Mr Hall was elected to the Senate where he served until 1977, and was the Member for Boothby in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1996.

With a parliamentary career spanning more than 33 years, Mr Hall was the only Australian to serve as premier of a state as well as the member of three legislatures, and was the leader of two political parties, one of which he founded.

He is survived by his wife Joan, six children and six grandchildren.

The artist, Mr Robert Hannaford AM, has granted permission for use of the portrait.