Labor to set up South Australia taskforce

Labor is establishing a taskforce for ideas to help the South Australian economy.

The group - members of which have yet to be announced - will consult with industry, community and other stakeholders on economic development, jobs, education, and energy and water reform in the state.

"The task of revitalising South Australia's economy, facilitating a transition to new, growing industries and importantly, lifting the education and skills of South Australians is now urgent," Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said in a statement on Saturday.