Legislative Council Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3) 51 3 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Bills Coroners (Recommendations) Amendment Bill CORONERS (RECOMMENDATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Second Reading Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 17 June 2009. Page 2718.) The Hon. B.V. FINNIGAN Legislative Council The Hon. B.V. FINNIGAN (22:06): I will be very brief, because I sought leave last time to conclude my remarks. I had indicated that the government had a number of reservations about the bill particularly in regard to the extent of Coroner's inquiries that would be envisaged by this bill. I indicated that the government was consulting the Coroner and, without further information, we would be opposing the bill as it stands. That was only a month or so ago, so I have no further information to report to the council and I again indicate that, if it comes to a vote when we return, in the absence of any change, we will be opposing the bill. The Hon. S.G. WADE Legislative Council The Hon. S.G. WADE (22:07): I am not surprised by the government's tardiness on this issue, but it does not really need to wait for a response from the Coroner. The Coroner has said time and again in his annual reports what his attitude is, and I propose to reference those in my contribution. I rise to indicate that the opposition supports this bill and I seek leave to conclude my remarks later. Leave granted; debate adjourned.