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Web Portable Long Service Leave Bill (Bills) - 12/09/2024
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (16:19): Thanks to all the members for their thoughtful contributions to the debate in whatever form they have come to me in this chamber. I particularly mention the Minister for Child Protection, the member for Reynell, who has for many, many years ... -
Web International Day of Sign Languages (Motions) - 25/09/2024
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (12:01): I would like to say 'happy national week of deaf people'. In saying that, I acknowledge that this motion raises awareness and is an important celebration for, on behalf of and with the deaf and hard of hearing community in South Australia an... -
Web Seniors Card (Question Time) - 18/02/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (14:18): Thank you to the member for the question. He is very connected to his community. I will take every opportunity to promote businesses getting involved in the program, while encouraging all 415,000 Seniors Card members to actually use it whene... -
Web Mulligan, Dr EA (Grievance Debate) - 29/10/2024
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (15:21): I am rising today to reflect on an extraordinary life. Prior to coming into parliament, for 28 years I worked as a registered nurse. I worked across a whole range of different areas, some of them more challenging than others and some more re... -
Web Cost of Living Support (Question Time) - 19/03/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (14:51): I thank the member for their question and their interest in the area. Along with all members of this place, we have deep concerns about cost of living for South Australians. I want to acknowledge my colleagues who have worked together to bri... -
Web Remote Work (Estimates Replies) - 10/09/2024
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well): I have been advised that for the Department of Human Services: There is no specific budget allocated for the management of remote work infrastructure. -
Web Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill (Bills) - 11/09/2024
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (16:39): I am absolutely delighted to stand here today and support this bill. I will just speak from the heart and thank all of you for sharing the powerful stories that you have shared with me. This has been not just a journey of recent days, weeks ... -
Web Consultants and Contractors (Estimates Replies) - 10/09/2024
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well): I have been advised that for the Department of Human Services: As at 5 August 2024, a total of $1,042,496 (GST exclusive) has been committed for expenditure on consultants and contractors in 2024-25. The following is a summary of external consultan... -
Web Homelessness (Question Time) - 17/06/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (15:01): I thank the member for the question. There is data published by the Institute of Health and Welfare and also on the alliance's website for the Zero Project in the CBD. That particular data that was discussed yesterday was a breakdown of data... -
Web Ageing and Adult Safeguarding (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 04/06/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (15:48): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In the lead-up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2025, I am pleased to rise today to introduce the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill 2025. The ...
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