I rise today to provide my full support for the Appropriation Bill 2018. I am pleased to see a Treasurer hand down a Budget, which addresses key issues that I have spoken about for years in This Place. South Australian families are no longer burdened by a Government which views them as way to increase…
I rise today to commemorate a South Australian hero, Vale William Thomas Corey OAM, aged 101. Sadly, on the 10th October 2018 we lost one of the last Rats of Tobruk. Mr Corey served in the Middle East, North Africa and the Pacific Islands. He was loved by many including the veteran’s community and his…
I rise today to highlight two significant commemoration services, which I attended over the last week. I was honoured to be asked to represent the Premier and the Government of South Australia, by laying a wreath at both ceremonies. The first of these was the RAAF’s Battle of Britain Commemoration Service, at the Torrens Parade…
I rise today to move the motion standing in my name. That this Chamber – a) recognises National Child Protection Week was held from the 2nd until the 8th of September; b) acknowledges that Child Protection Week is a wonderful opportunity for everyone in the community to think about how we can work together…
I rise today to share with the Chamber my experience in France and Belgium as a representative of the Government and the people of South Australia in July this year. I was humbled to be able to visit the war graves in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Hill 60, VC Corner and Pheasant Wood. These cemeteries are…
I rise to support this motion. This motion from the Hon Mr Maher commends Reconciliation SA and Aboriginal Veterans SA on the Anzac Day service at the Aboriginal War Memorial; acknowledges the contribution of Aboriginal servicemen and women; and recognises that their sacrifice often did not result in equal treatment to their non-Aboriginal brothers and…
I rise today to acknowledge the 50th Anniversary of the 26-day long Battle of Coral-Balmoral. I rise to support this motion to acknowledge the sacrifice of the Australian soldiers and their families who courageously fought to defend fire support bases at Coral-Balmoral. The sacrifice of 60, 000 soldiers and their families who served in Vietnam.…
I rise today to acknowledge the Commemoration Ceremony of the Centenary of the Battle of Hamel. I was honoured to be asked to represent the Premier and the people of South Australia at the Australian National Commemorative Service on July 4 of this year. The observance itself, took place at the Australian Corps Memorial, Le…
I rise today to acknowledge the 70th Anniversary of the Commencement of the Malayan Emergency, which was marked this past Saturday, June 16th, with a Commemoration Service at the City of West Torrens Memorial Gardens. I was pleased to attend and lay a wreath on behalf of the Premier and Government of SA. Through it…
I rise today to deliver to this place an address from the Australian American Association Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration Service held on 6 May 2018, at the Remembrance Columns in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. It was presented by Commander Andrew Burnett, the Commanding Officer at Navy HQ South Australia. He has graciously allowed…