I rise to speak to the Equal Opportunity (Sporting Competitions) Amendment Bill, which was originally introduced by the member for Taylor in another place, passed on the voices and transmitted here. This was no surprise either, given its intentions are honourable and the end it seeks is uncontroversial. This bill merely allows current practice to…
I rise to speak on behalf of the opposition on the Aboriginal Lands Trust Bill 2013, which replaces the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act 1966. The intention of this bill is to improve the use of trust land for the ultimate benefit of the Aboriginal people in this state. The minister’s explanation went into the history…
I move: That the report of the committee be noted. I rise to speak to the report of the Select Committee on the Department for Correctional Services, which was laid on the table just before the winter recess. This committee was established in February 2011, during the previous session of this parliament, after revelations of…
I rise to support the comments of both the Leader of the Government and the Leader of the Opposition about the Hon. Frank Blevins. Can I say from the outset that I pass on my family’s condolences to Doreen and her family. My wife actually went to school with Frank’s children and I certainly knew…
That was a heartwarming speech from the Hon. Gerry Kandelaars because, as we all know, socialist governments are terrific until they run out of other people’s money to spend. The Hon. Gerry Kandelaars has just highlighted how wonderful they are while the borrowing is happening, but at some stage the tap is going to be…
I rise today to make a contribution, on the record, on the life of Joy Baluch AM, who lost her battle with breast cancer recently. Given her impact on the community of Port Augusta and the history of this state, five minutes does not do her justice. I had the pleasure of knowing Joy personally.…
Last Thursday was ANZAC Day, which should be a time to take stock of what is important and to remember the ultimate sacrifice that so many individuals have made for our country’s cause. This reflection triggered for me thoughts on why our country has fought the wars it has fought. We as Australians believe in…
I rise to speak on behalf of the Liberal Party with regard to this bill. I acknowledge the member for Goyder in another place for his assistance and ongoing work on this bill; he really has been tireless in his efforts. It has been difficult to make sure that we have been quite steady in…
It is with a great deal of pride that I rise as the lead speaker for the opposition and indicate our support for this bill. This bill seeks to insert a new section into the Constitution Act recognising the establishment of the province and subsequent colony of South Australia, the failure within its establishment to…
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I had a half-hour presentation organised, but the Leader of the Government has asked me to keep it brief, and as I am always respectful, I will keep it to a very brief contribution. This bill is a common-sense policy, and I applaud the…