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Web South Coast Algal Bloom (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:20): I thank the honourable member for her question. There were a number of different aspects in there and I will attempt to address them all. The first one—the honourable member referred to the kangaroo deaths. I will remind the ch... -
Web Public Works Committee: Plympton International College Redevelopment Project (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms STINSON (Badcoe) (11:14): It is a great pleasure to be able to rise to speak to this report and to voice my support for Plympton International College, which is an outstanding public school in my area. I am particularly proud of the progress that this school has had over the time that I have been fortunate enough to be the member for Badcoe. At... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Mr TEAGUE (Heysen—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (12:37): I rise to endorse the remarks just now of the shadow minister and perhaps just to highlight one or two points about what is undoubtedly an unusual piece of legislation, so defined. For good reason, it has been characterised as a hybrid bill and it is going to be referred off in a moment t... -
Web Dalrymple Battery (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (14:13): I know the member is getting pretty frustrated with power outages caused by distributional transmission networks in his electorate, and he has every right to be frustrated about that. I don't blame him one bit and, in fact, he... -
Web Visitors (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The SPEAKER: I would like to welcome students from Grant High School, who are here today from Mount Gambier. They are guests of the member for Mount Gambier. -
Web Veterans (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Stuart) (14:42): My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Can the minister update the house and also the veterans in my electorate on the government's commitment to commemorating the service of South Australian veterans and their families? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain further. Leave ... -
Web Sittings and Business (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (15:45): I move: That the time allotted for completion of all remaining stages of the Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill be until 5.30pm. Motion carried. -
Web Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) (Blood Testing) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy) (17:14): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) (Blood Testing) Amendment Bill 202... -
Web Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Received from the Legislative Council and read a first time. -
Web Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:31): My understanding is that it relates to the surveillance and tracing of the potentially infected seedlings or plant material that I referred to earlier in this question time. Throughout the experience so far of the tomato brown ... -
Web Consumer and Business Services Review Report (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (14:43): I can respond to the honourable member, as I responded earlier this week to a question from I think the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. The answer to that is yes. -
Web Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:45): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking questions of the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development regarding tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Leave granted. The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus is extremely contagious. Every major to... -
Web Mount Gambier Prison (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (14:56): Supplementary: which government privatised the prisons and why? -
Web Mount Gambier Prison (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:56): Supplementary: is the minister aware of whether the incident was reported to any external oversight bodies such as SafeWork SA? -
Web Drought Assistance (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:02): I am not sure that I can speak on behalf of particular charities, but what I can say is that most of the charities are based interstate. They have many calls upon them. We know there have been floods in Queensland and northern ... -
Web Mount Gambier Firefighters (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (15:13): I thank the honourable member for his question. It was an honour to recently meet with Mount Gambier firefighters firsthand to see how proud they are to have a 24/7 service for their community. B... -
Web Supply Bill 2025 (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Received from the House of Assembly and read a first time. -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (17:38): I thank honourable members for their contributions on the second reading, and I particularly thank honourable members for their willingness to act in the best interests of South Australia,... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (18:13): I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Bill read a third time and passed. At 18:14 the council adjourned until Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 14:15. -
Web Tree Protection (Answers to Questions) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised by the Minister for Planning: The government is consulting on a regulatory change (the draft Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) (Miscellaneous) (No 2) Amendment Regula... -
Web Consumer and Business Services Review Report (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (14:42): I thank the honourable member for his question. I was going to take issue with some of the descriptions that the honourable member used, but I think I can reasonably say that nearly all of... -
Web Adelaide City Council (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:09): I thank the honourable member for her question. I am happy to refer that to the minister in the other place and bring back a reply. -
Web Drought Assistance (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (15:09): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Primary Industries on the topic of drought. Leave granted. The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD: Members would probably be aware that the ABC News article titled 'SA farmer still waiting on drought relief payments months after applying', published ... -
Web Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. B.R. HOOD (15:47): I rise briefly in support of this bill and thank the government for bringing it to this place. To be in the courtroom when the sentencing was handed down and to hear the distress and the anguish in the voices of Synamin Bell's family and friends was heartbreaking. It quite simply just should not have happened in the fir... -
Web Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C. BONAROS: My first question to the Attorney is: the original bill, as we have heard, was subject to the YourSAy consultation period. I note also there were a number of commentators in relation to this bill. The Law Society made a submission in October of last year. Can the Attorney outline the differences between this bill and the origi... -
Web Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (16:21): I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Bill read a third time and passed. -
Web Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. S.L. GAME (17:06): I rise to speak briefly on the Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill. This bill is designed to provide more choice and flexibility for people in our community who are living with a disability. It is clear that the requirements under the current act for someone to be eligible for disability par... -
Web Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:08): I rise briefly to speak in support of the Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill. It is rare in this place, of course, that we get to debate and pass legislation that reminds us of the positive impact that we can have in the parliament. While much of the legislation we debate is often complex... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:26): I rise briefly to support this important bill. It is not normal parliamentary process to have such a speedy passage of legislation, but I think this issue is incredibly important to give certainty and decisiveness of what we know will be upheld. With that, it is a pleasure to support it. -
Web Numeracy Check (Answers to Questions) - 15/05/2025
430 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().18 March 2025). 1.	What is the timeline for year 1 numeracy check? 2.	Which schools are currently participating in the trial? 3.	What term will the numeracy check occur in? 4.	How will year 1 numeracy check fit in with the current literacy check? 5.	Can schools op... -
Web Public Works Committee: Yatala Labour Prison Redevelopment (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Mr BATTY (Bragg) (11:49): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Public Works Committee's 111th report into the Yatala Labour Prison's new facilities. Of course, we welcome the 312 new beds that will be coming to that particular prison, but we query what the plan is going forward, particularly in light of new data that emerged earlier this yea... -
Web Visitors (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The SPEAKER: I welcome to parliament today students from Norwood International High School. They are the guests of the Leader of the Opposition, the member for Hartley. Welcome to parliament; it is great to have you here. I hope you enjoy the next hour or so of question time and that you have had a good look around the building as well. We also ar... -
Web Women's and Children's Health Network (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:07): My question is to the Minister for Health. Has the minister spoken with the CEO of the Women's and Children's Health Network, Rebecca Graham, about the minutes of the board meeting held on 17 November 2024? If so, what was the nature of that conversation? With your leave, sir, and th... -
Web New Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:10): My question is to the Minister for Health. Has the minister spoken with the executive lead for the new Women's and Children's Hospital project, Jane Jennings, about the minutes of the board meeting held on 17 November 2024 and, if so, what was the nature of that conversation? With yo... -
Web Bushfire Preparedness (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. B.I. BOYER (Wright—Minister for Education, Training and Skills) (14:29): I thank the member for Kavel for this very important question. As the minister representing the Minister for Emergency Services in this place, I will go away and endeavour to get a more fulsome answer to the member's question, but there are a few things that I can sa... -
Web South Australian Motor Sport Board (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (15:01): I am happy to take that on notice. Off the top of my head, I am not aware of any failure to meet their obligations in that regard, but I would want to double-check that so as to ensure I didn't mislead the house. -
Web State Development Coordination and Facilitation Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Legislative Council agreed not to insist on its amendment No. 4 to which the House of Assembly had disagreed; and agreed to the alternative amendment made by the House of Assembly without any amendment. -
Web Public Works Committee: Sturt Water Tank Rehabilitation Project (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:02): I move: That the 134th report of the committee, entitled Sturt Water Tank Rehabilitation Project, be noted. The subject water storage tank is located approximately eight kilometres south of the Adelaide Central Business District at 960 Marion Road in Sturt. The existing tank is a 65-year-old concrete structure with an a... -
Web Public Works Committee: Plympton International College Redevelopment Project (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:11): I move: That the 137th report of the committee, entitled Plympton International College Redevelopment Project, be noted. Located within the City of West Torrens, Plympton International College was established in 1998 through the amalgamation of Plympton High School, Netley Primary School and Camden Primary School. The c... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 14 May 2025.) -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Mr PATTERSON (Morphett) (12:09): I take the opportunity in parliament today to speak about the Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill. I indicate that I will be the lead speaker for the opposition on this bill, which is a very important piece of legislation. It was introduced while the Whyalla Steelworks had some uncertainty about it... -
Web Dalrymple Battery (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
Mr ELLIS (Narungga) (14:12): My question is to the Minister for Energy. Is the Dalrymple battery providing an acceptable level of support to the southern Yorke Peninsula energy group? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain. Leave granted. Mr ELLIS: Southern Yorke Peninsula is subject to frequent power outages and flickers des... -
Web Women's and Children's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:28): As I just outlined, not only are we using the 10 beds in the medical day unit but also there are four additional beds that are being used, so that's larger than the current 13-bed capacity of the paediatric intensive care unit. So we are making sure that we can deliver those ... -
Web Regional Nurses, Work Safety (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
Ms PRATT (Frome) (14:39): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. What is the government's response to evidence given today by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation to the Economic and Finance Committee? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain. Leave granted. Ms PRATT: Regional nurses gave confrontin... -
Web South Australian Motor Sport Board (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:56): I can confirm, for the benefit of the member for Unley, that the state government is in active discussions with VAILO and their representatives, including any sort of potential administration actions, regarding funds that remain outstanding with the state. There is a range of options that are be... -
Web Unlawful Business Practices (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts) (15:02): Thanks to the member for Newland for the question. I know that many people in this place probably have seen the recent media articles about some of the unsettling business practices in particular of Metropol... -
Web Gilles Street Primary School (Grievance Debate) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (15:31): Yesterday I had the enormous privilege of spending the morning at Gilles Street Primary School along with the education minister, the member for Wright, to celebrate its 125th birthday. On 14 May 1900, Gilles Street Primary School opened. It was designed for 500 students, but just a couple of months after it opened insp... -
Web Supply Bill 2025 (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Treasurer, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Police) (15:43): I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Bill read a third time and passed. -
Web Sittings and Business (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Workforce and Population Strategy) (17:25): I move: That the sitting of the house be suspended until the ringing of the bells. Motion carried. Sitting suspended from 17:25 to 18:20. -
Web Consumer and Business Services Review Report (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. F. PANGALLO (14:39): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Attorney-General and the minister responsible for Consumer and Business Services, the Hon. Andrea Michaels, about the Consumer and Business Services Review Report. Leave granted. The Hon. F. PANGALLO: The report by an independent human resources... -
Web Drought Assistance (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (15:01): Supplementary: if the scheme was working, why have some charities pulled out of South Australia? The PRESIDENT: I don't think we have talked about charities, minister. -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (17:23): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill seeks to clarify matters regarding parcels of land for which OneSteel is the registered proprietor for the purposes of operating... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. F. PANGALLO (17:32): I rise to say that I will be supporting this piece of legislation and point out that it seems to be another calculated move by the Malinauskas government to ensure the survival and future of Whyalla, and that should not be lost on any of us in this place or in South Australia. The Whyalla Steelworks must survive and m... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C. BONAROS (17:36): I rise to echo the sentiments of other honourable members by indicating my support for this bill which, as we have heard, is overwhelmingly aimed at providing clarity, stability and certainty. That is what I—and I know others—are focused on, and in the absence of this bill that certainty we are all seeking is not only ... -
Web Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:33): Yes, of course I have. The estimate was that it would be, I think if I recall correctly, within a week of the meeting that was held earlier this week. -
Web Public Sector Entitlements (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:43): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector on the topic of public sector entitlements. Leave granted. Yesterday in this place, in answer to questions about the MFS travel allowances, the minister informed this council that he had: …r... -
Web Southern Community Justice Centre (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (14:52): My question is to the Attorney-General. Will the Attorney-General inform the council about the opening of the new office of the Southern Community Justice Centre? -
Web Mount Gambier Prison (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:56): I believe that would be those opposite us. Members interjecting: The PRESIDENT: Order! -
Web Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (15:48): I thank members who have contributed on this important bill and recognise the good that this bill will do. Of course, nothing can bring back Synamin Bell, who was tragically killed, but we... -
Web Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (17:21): I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Bill read a third time and passed. -
Web Public Works Committee: Port Augusta Health Service Upgrade (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:28): I commend the report to the house. Motion carried. -
Web International Airline Traffic to Adelaide (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
Mr DIGHTON (Black) (14:19): My question is to the Premier. Can the Premier provide an update to the house on international airlines choosing Adelaide as a destination? -
Web Education and Children's Services (Barring Notices and Other Protections) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Legislative Council agreed to the bill without any amendment. -
Web Commencement (Commencement) - 15/05/2025
The SPEAKER (Hon. L.W.K. Bignell) took the chair at 11:00. The SPEAKER: Honourable members, we acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of this country throughout Australia and their connection to land and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to elders both past and present. The ... -
Web Public Works Committee: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital—36 Additional Inpatient Beds Project (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:24): I move: That the 138th report of the committee, entitled The Queen Elizabeth Hospital: 36 Additional Inpatient Beds Project, be noted. The proposed project from the Department for Health and Wellbeing plans to refurbish existing clinical areas on level 2 of the existing north-east building at The Queen Elizabeth Hospita... -
Web New Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:04): My question is to the Premier. How much taxpayer money has been spent to date on the government's new Women's and Children's Hospital project? -
Web New Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:06): I would have to again take that question on notice. There are probably hundreds of people working on this project. As you would probably expect, as Premier of the state I don't know the name of each and every of the individuals working on the project, but I would take the opportunity to thank th... -
Web New Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:10): As I previously explained, I have spoken to Christine Dennis. I have outlined my conversation with her. I haven't spoken to other officers about this in the Women's and Children's Health Network. I have been focused on my job in terms of delivering health services for this st... -
Web Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:36): Obviously, the state government is investing $3.2 billion in building a new hospital because we think that that is needed to provide care in the long term for the children and women of this state. We wouldn't be doing so if we thought that the infrastructure of the current ho... -
Web Sittings and Business (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. K.A. HILDYARD (Reynell—Minister for Child Protection, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence) (15:37): I move: That the house at its rising adjourn until Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 11am. Motion carried. -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Mr PATTERSON: I did not speak on the fact that we had a hybrid select committee, but it is worth opening up and acknowledging that that occurred. We sat over the lunch break and gave it consideration. As I said in my contribution earlier, the ability to have access to KordaMentha and some of the affected parties subject to the court proceedings wo... -
Web Papers (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The following papers were laid on the table: By the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (Hon. K.J. Maher)— Travel Report from 8 February 2025 prepared pursuant to the Public Sector Act 2009 Travel Report from 24 March to 26 March 2025 prepared pursuant to the Public Sector Act 2009 Travel Report from 25 March to 26 March 2025 prepared pursuant to the... -
Web Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:30): I thank the honourable member for her question. What I outlined in my previous answer is that there is still information that needs to come in to the CCEPP before a recommendation can be made. It would therefore be premature fo... -
Web Drought Assistance (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:58): I thank the honourable member for his question; however, the way he has phrased it is not reflective of the situation. First of all, the charities— Members interjecting: The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Perhaps, i... -
Web AgriFutures Rural Women's Award (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:03): I thank the honourable member for her question and her ongoing interest in the wonderful things that women are doing in our regional communities. I am very pleased to inform the chamber about some of those inspiring South Austr... -
Web Drought Assistance (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (15:12): Supplementary: can the minister please give assurances to the chamber that PIRSA is efficient in their request for further information from farmers? -
Web State Development Coordination and Facilitation Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: I move: That the council does not insist on its amendment No. 4 and agrees to the alternative amendment made by the House of Assembly in lieu thereof. Clause 38 in this bill is a standard provision authorising the Coordinator-General's office to temporarily enter onto land to perform its functions under this bill. Examples i... -
Web Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C. BONAROS (15:33): I also rise to speak in support of the Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Intoxication) Amendment Bill 2025. As has just been outlined, this bill is, as we know, in response to the tragic case of Millicent woman Ms Synamin Bell, whose partner, Cody James Edwards, took hallucinogenic drugs before killing her in 2022. ... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (17:27): I rise to speak on the Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill 2025. At the outset, I wish to make it clear that the Liberal opposition will not be opposing this bill. We understand the government's intent to bring clarity and certainty to the legal and operational framework... -
Web Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:28): Supplementary: does the minister know when the next meeting of the National Management Group is? -
Web Consumer and Business Services Review Report (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. F. PANGALLO (14:43): Supplementary question as a result of that: has the Attorney-General read the report? -
Web Mount Gambier Prison (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:56): I am happy to look into that further. -
Web Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. F. PANGALLO (17:03): I rise to say that I will be supporting this bill. It makes allowances for others in the community who may not have obvious mobility issues, like anxiety disorders that could be experienced by persons with neurodivergent autistic conditions. This bill brings the South Australian parking permit system into line with ot... -
Web Motor Vehicles (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (17:14): It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak in support of this bill. In July 2022, we as a government hosted the first of many forums with the autistic and autism communities. Just weeks later... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (17:37): I rise to speak briefly in support of the Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill 2025. I note that the bill has been brought into this house and the other place in a very unconventional and unusual way, but in the interests of clarity and certainty for Whyalla. I understand that this bill is designed to rec... -
Web EdChat Project (Answers to Questions) - 15/05/2025
432 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ().2 April 2025). Can the Minister for Education advise— 1.	Provide a breakdown of the initial costs associated with implementing the EdChat project, including during the pilot phase expenses? 2.	What are the ongoing maintenance costs for the EdChat project, and how are these bei... -
Web Public Works Committee: Glengowrie Walk-Up Flat Site Upgrade Project (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:05): I move: That the 135th report of the committee, entitled Glengowrie Walk-Up Flat Site Upgrade Project, be noted. In 2023, the South Australian Housing Trust identified a roof leak in a single block of units at the Glengowrie Court complex. The tenants of the 12 dwellings affected by the water leak were duly relocated wh... -
Web Public Works Committee: Heaslip Road and Curtis Road Intersection Upgrade (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:08): I move: That the 136th report of the committee, entitled Heaslip Road and Curtis Road Intersection Upgrade, be noted. The Heaslip Road and Curtis Road intersection is located in Angle Vale, approximately 30 kilometres north of Adelaide's central business district. Presently, it is an unsignalised intersection with chann... -
Web Whyalla Steel Works (Port of Whyalla) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (12:57): I move: That this bill be referred to a select committee pursuant to joint standing order No. 2. Motion carried. The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: I move: That a committee be appointed consisting of the Minister for Energy and Mining... -
Web New Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:06): My question is to the Premier. Has Wendy Rowell, Director of Engagement and Commissioning of the new Women's and Children's Hospital, resigned from her role? If so, when and why? -
Web Women's and Children's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Leader of the Opposition) (14:24): My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the care of any children be compromised as a result of the relocation of the Women's and Children's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain. Leave granted. The Hon. V.A. TARZI... -
Web Women's and Children's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
Mrs HURN (Schubert) (14:28): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. When will the new paediatric ICU at the current Women's and Children's Hospital be open and operational? -
Web Royal Adelaide Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
Mr TELFER (Flinders) (14:52): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Is it acceptable for a patient to wait over a week at the Royal Adelaide Hospital for urgent surgery, being told that surgery is imminent and forced to fast every day for an extended period of time? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain. Le... -
Web Public Works Committee: Mount Barker Road and River Road Junction Upgrade (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Mr TEAGUE (Heysen—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (11:29): On the previous occasion, I had the opportunity to continue my remarks in the context of this motion to note the Public Works Committee's rather now antiquated 118th report. We have moved some considerable distance forward in the time since the motion was moved by the Chair, and in that t... -
Web Public Works Committee: Yatala Labour Prison Redevelopment (Parliamentary Committees) - 15/05/2025
Ms HOOD (Adelaide) (11:43): I continue my remarks in regard to the Yatala Labour Prison new 312-bed redevelopment and supporting infrastructure. As I was explaining in my previous remarks, the project will include addressing fire hazards due to prisoner access to the gas furnace. The old education centre provided classrooms and a prisoner library,... -
Web Supply Bill 2025 (Bills) - 15/05/2025
Mr BROWN (Florey) (11:59): I wish to continue my remarks from yesterday. I was talking about the project to improve footpaths in Ingle Farm and Pooraka. The project involves the removal of existing footpaths, the widening of the footpath to 1.5 metres and the installation of a new paved footpath. Existing stormwater connections under footpaths wer... -
Web Papers (Parliamentary Procedure) - 15/05/2025
The following papers were laid on the table: By the Premier (Hon. P.B. Malinauskas)— Public Sector Act 2009—Overseas and Interstate Travel Report— Premier—8 February 2025 By the Minister for Defence and Space Industries (Hon. S.C. Mullighan)— Public Sector Act 2009—Overseas and Interstate Travel Report— Minister for Defence and Space Industries—24... -
Web Women's and Children's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. C.J. PICTON (Kaurna—Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:24): I am very happy to outline this very important project, why it is necessary and what is being done to make sure that we can continue to provide excellent care for the sickest children of this state. The paediatric intensive care unit at the Women's and Children's Hospital is ... -
Web Women's and Children's Hospital (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
Mrs HURN (Schubert) (14:37): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Will the government be allocating any additional money for upgrades to the existing Women's and Children's Hospital in the upcoming state budget and, if so, how much and for what purpose? -
Web Disability Inclusion and Access (Question Time) - 15/05/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (14:48): I thank the member for Badcoe for the question. She is a really fantastic advocate for her diverse community. Disability access and inclusion is everyone's business because in the end we all benefit. This is true whether you are an expectant...
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