I wish to speak today on the concerning plans the government has for the tourism industry in this state and the impact of these plans on the industry, particularly in regional South Australia. The government has done two things which I believe will fail to grow tourism in this state and may even harm it.…
DetailsI rise to make a couple of brief comments on the Liquor Licensing (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2011. At the outset, can I congratulate my colleague the Hon. Michelle Lensink for articulating our position quite clearly. I am quite proud to support that particular position. I would just like to make a couple of comments about…
DetailsIn March, I asked a question without notice of the Leader of the Government about an increase in the tariff under the remote areas electricity scheme significantly affecting the price of electricity to residents of Coober Pedy. Yesterday, I finally received a response to this question. I am not bitter or twisted; however, I am…
DetailsI rise to make a brief contribution on the Supply Bill 2011. The passage of this bill will fund the activities of the government from 1 July to when the Appropriation Bill passes sometime after that. From what we have seen in recent years with this government, I cannot imagine that the Appropriation Bill will…
DetailsIn February, I asked a question about power outages on the APY lands. I advised the council that I was contacted by a constituent from a homeland near Ernabella on the APY lands regarding ongoing power losses on her property and those of her neighbours nearby. This problem has been recurring for a number of…
DetailsRecent statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal that South Australia has the worst rate of participation in sport in the country. Involvement in sport and recreation in South Australia has decreased from 66 per cent in 2005-06 to 62 per cent in 2009-10. This is disappointing news given that, under the Rann…
DetailsToday I pay tribute to the staff and students involved in the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy. On Thursday 21 October the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee had the opportunity to visit the academy at Para West adult campus. It was my second visit and I continue to be impressed. As shadow minister for…
DetailsI appreciate the opportunity to speak briefly about the portfolios for which I am responsible, starting with the portfolio of sport, recreation and racing. I wish to touch on two Liberal initiatives supported in the budget, and cynics amongst us might suggest that this is to appease many in the sporting sector who are still…
DetailsI rise as the lead speaker for the Liberal Party on this bill, and I thank my colleagues in the other place who have made a contribution to this measure. I especially thank the member for Goyder, who was responsible for the carriage of this bill in the other place. Mr President, as you would…
DetailsAs honourable members would be well aware, on Sunday 11 July the mighty Adelaide Thunderbirds thumped the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in the ANZ Championship Grand Final at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. A huge and vocal crowd watched the Thunderbirds take out the ANZ Championship. The atmosphere was electric, with a full house of…
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