STATUTORY AUTHORITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE: ANNUAL REPORT

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. B.V. Finnigan:

That the report of the committee 2006-07 be noted.

(Continued from 27 February 2008. Page 1858.)

The Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (15:58): I rise to support the motion of the Hon. B.V. Finnigan. The Statutory Authorities Review Committee, I believe, works diligently and tirelessly on the number of very important terms of reference that have been delivered to it by the Legislative Council. Currently, we are concluding a report into the Independent Gambling Authority, and recently we have handed down our report into the Medical Board of South Australia. I would like to thank the Hon. Bernard Finnigan (our Presiding Member), the Hon. Ian Hunter, the Hon. Ann Bressington (our new member) and the Hon. Rob Lucas for their input into this committee.

We are currently looking at the Land Management Corporation, and, of course, we are undertaking an inquiry into WorkCover, which is extremely timely at the moment. Our committee is supported very well by its secretary, Mr Gareth Hickery; its research officer, Ms Jenny Cassidy; and our administrative assistant, Cynthia Gray. I look forward to working with all committee members for the betterment of the people of South Australia throughout the year. I commend the motion to the council.

Motion Carried.