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Web International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Motions) - 26/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (11:19): I would like to make a contribution in support of this motion. There are a couple of things that I would like to acknowledge: the contribution made by the government, particularly our current minister, when dealing with gendered violence in our community. I do not think I have seen a minister work so hard in th... -
Web Pinery Bushfires (Grievance Debate) - 26/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (15:29): Ten years ago, the Pinery fires tore through more than 86,000 hectares of our region, leaving devastation that is still etched in our collective memory. Yesterday was the actual day, 10 years ago. We remember the lives lost, the homes and farms destroyed, the animals killed or maimed, and the livelihoods that w... -
Web Private Members' Statements (Private Members' Statements) - 26/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (15:49): Today I would like to formally acknowledge the passing of Robert Ernest Ahrens OAM, otherwise known as Bob. He was the dearly loved and loving husband of Marj for 61 years and the loving and cherished father of Janine and Stefan. He was a dedicated Rotarian: an honorary member, past president and multiple Paul ... -
Web Workplace Protection (Personal Violence) Bill (Bills) - 25/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (12:31): I would like to preface my contribution to the debate on this bill, which I support, with a quick story. I was recently visiting a country town, as I do at the moment, and I got to know where all the best coffee is, the best bakeries—and I think it is starting to show—and also a whole range of other key places ... -
Web Return to Work (Presumptive Firefighter Injuries) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 25/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (11:23): I would like to rise and speak in support of this bill today, and I think it fitting that we are debating this bill today which is the 10th anniversary of the Pinery fires. Most people would know about the Pinery fires. It was a major event. Sadly, two people lost their lives. Thousands and thousands of hectare... -
Web Palestine National Day (Grievance Debate) - 12/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (15:23): This Saturday marks Palestine National Day, a time to honour the people's enduring struggle for justice, dignity and statehood and to reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, truth and humanity. First declared by the Palestinian National Council in 1988, this day is a powerful expression of national identity an... -
Web Private Members' Statements (Private Members' Statements) - 12/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (15:43): Yesterday, we quite rightly remembered through Remembrance Day those who had fallen. Yesterday was also 50 years to the day when the Whitlam Labor government was sacked, and so we remember also the sacking of the Whitlam government by the then Governor-General Sir John Kerr on 11 November. It was a constitution... -
Web Private Members' Statements (Private Members' Statements) - 12/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (15:39): On Sunday, I had the good fortune of being part of the 2025 Eudunda Show. I had a stall there so I had an opportunity to meet a whole range of people from the Eudunda and surrounding communities. The weather was a bit inclement but it was a great show. It was full of people. I understand around 1,800 people, pl... -
Web Statutes Amendment (Energy and Mining Reforms) Bill (Bills) - 12/11/2025
The DEPUTY SPEAKER (10:31): I call the attention of the house to an error in the number of ayes recorded in division No. 1 last night on the question that the amendments moved by the member for Narungga in the Statutes Amendment (Energy and Mining Reform) Bill be agreed to. The member for Unley was incorrectly recorded voting with the ayes. I orde... -
Web Private Members' Statements (Private Members' Statements) - 11/11/2025
The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (15:44): Today, being 11 November, is obviously a day of reflection. I would like to advise the house that I was very privileged to be invited to participate in the Remembrance Day service held by the Mallala RSL. It was held at the monument at the centre of town. The Mallala RSL, like many other RSL groups, provides an...
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