SA poll shows jobs should not be exported

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says there's a clear message from the South Australian state election that voters don't want more jobs sent overseas.

Mr Shorten said many had written off Labor's prospects in Saturday's poll, but Premier Jay Weatherill had proven them wrong with a remarkable campaign fought on jobs, health and education.

"While the final result in South Australia is not yet clear, the message is. South Australians don't want to see even more jobs in their state sent overseas. South Australians don't want a repeat of the Abbott government's cuts to health and education," he said in a statement.

Mr Shorten said he wished Mr Weatherill and his team well as the count continues over the next few days.

He said Saturday's Tasmanian state election was always going to be tough for Labor after 16 years of government.

"I congratulate Will Hodgman on his emphatic victory. Tasmanians have put their trust in him - he mustn't let them down," he said.

"He must stand up for the interests of Tasmanians and not be a rubber stamp for Tony Abbott's agenda."

Mr Shorten said outgoing premier Lara Giddings and the Labor team had much to be proud of.

Tasmania was a stronger, fairer society for their contribution, he said.

"I am confident Labor will rebuild and be a strong and united opposition - that is what Tasmanians need," he said.