I rise today to speak against the motion moved by the Hon. Ms Franks to establish a select committee to investigate the greyhound racing industry in our state. Sport and recreation are central to the lives of many South Australians and participating in them is an expression of the freedoms which we treasure. Many depend…
DetailsI rise today to speak about the government's proposed wagering 'place of consumption' tax. On an empirical level, it is very disappointing to see that the government's solution to everything seems to be further taxation. Another tax is not what this state needs. In fact, a more efficient taxation system would improve the economic system…
DetailsOn behalf of the opposition I rise to speak to the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill currently before the council. This bill seeks to make significant changes to the governance of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, known as the APY. The freehold to lands in the north-west corner of the state have been…
DetailsI rise today to speak to the Constitution (Appropriation and Supply) Amendment Bill currently before the council. I acknowledge the detailed contribution of my colleague the Hon. Mr Lucas, as he outlined the history of the powers of this place in regard to money bills and clauses. In referring to Combe's volume on responsible government…
DetailsI rise to speak to the Supply Bill 2016. This is a formality in that the date of the budget has been set in June in recent times, although it has been postponed to 7 July due to the upcoming federal election. Therefore, in order to allow full debate of the Appropriation Bill, a Supply…
DetailsI move: That this council congratulates Adelaide United Football Club for claiming the A-League premiership and championship in season 2015-16. Adelaide United Football Club, the Mighty Reds, very recently completed the greatest achievement of the club's 13-year history. Adelaide United not only finished top of the table and therefore crowned premiers, but also completed a…
DetailsI rise today to talk about the upcoming federal election, as I do not believe I will get another opportunity to do so in this place before then. This election is an important one for the medium-term direction of the country and South Australia in particular. It would be no surprise that I am advocating…
DetailsI move: That this council— 1. Celebrates the outstanding 25-year career of South Australian international cricket umpire, Steve Davis, upon his retirement in June; 2. Acknowledges Steve Davis's commitment to cricket in which he umpired 57 test matches, 137 One Day Internationals, and 26 T20 Internationals; and 3. Recognises the important role played by umpires,…
DetailsI rise today to congratulate the South Australian first XI, commonly known as the Redbacks, on reaching the final of the Sheffield Shield this season. The Redbacks qualified for the final after outright victories in their last two matches against Western Australia and Tasmania, and were assisted by Western Australia beating Queensland outright in Brisbane…
DetailsI rise today on behalf of the opposition to speak to the Aboriginal Heritage (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill, which we will be supporting subject to some amendments that I have on file. This bill seeks to amend the Aboriginal Heritage Act of 1988 to recognise direct agreements between traditional owners and government, as well as developers…
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