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Web Statutes Amendment (Heritage) Bill (Bills) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (11:48): I rise to speak about the Statutes Amendment (Heritage) Bill 2025 with a measured perspective. This bill represents a significant step towards improving how we manage and protect South Australia's state heritage places, but it is not without its challenges. At its core, the bill seeks to provide greater transparency and ... -
Web Biosecurity (Motions) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (21:24): I rise today to speak in support of the Hon. Nicola Centofanti's motion to recognise the importance of biosecurity to South Australia. Effective biosecurity measures are essential to prevent the spread of animal and plant diseases, pests and pathogens, to protect community health and to maintain the productivity of prima... -
Web Drought Response and Recovery Coordinator Bill (Bills) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (12:52): I rise to speak in support of the Drought Response and Recovery Coordinator Bill 2025. This bill represents a critical step forward in how we respond to and recover from drought in South Australia. As the Hon. Nicola Centofanti outlined in her second reading speech, this bill recognises that drought is not a one-off even... -
Web Bangladeshi Community Association (Motions) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (21:42): I move: That this council— 1.	Congratulates the South Australian Bangladeshi Community Association (SABCA) for celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024; 2.	Notes that SABCA was established in 2004 and is the largest community organisation for Australians with Bangladeshi heritage and Bangladeshis in South Austral... -
Web Residential Tenancies (Rent Freeze) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (22:11): I rise to speak on the Residential Tenancies (Rent Freeze) Amendment Bill 2024. While the bill by the Hon. Robert Simms is well intentioned, aiming to provide relief to renters facing escalating costs, I indicate that I will not be supporting the bill. My opposition comes from a deep concern for the long-term consequence... -
Web Unmet Needs Report (Motions) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (21:49): I rise today in strong support of this motion, which acknowledges the findings of the 2023 Unmet Needs report commissioned by the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist. The report confirmed what many of us already know: our mental health system is under pressure, and too many South Australians are slipping through the cracks.... -
Web District Policing Model (Answers to Questions) - 18/06/2025
In reply to the Hon. J.S. LEE ().29 April 2024). -
Web Financial Hardship (Motions) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (12:06): I move: That this council— 1.	Recognises the growing financial pressure on small and medium-sized businesses, due to compounding statutory costs including payroll tax and WorkCover insurance. 2.	Notes that these costs are calculated on total payroll, including superannuation, and are significantly impacted by fed... -
Web Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival (Motions) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (20:55): I move: That this council— 1.	Congratulates the Japan Australia Friendship Association for celebrating the milestone 30th anniversary of the Adelaide Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival in 2025; 2.	Notes that Kodomo no Hi, meaning 'Children's Day,' is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on 5 May, dedicated to respecti... -
Web Local Government, Harassment (Motions) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. J.S. LEE (20:29): I rise in full support of this motion and I thank the Hon. Connie Bonaros for moving this motion which calls for an independent inquiry into the prevalence of harassment, including sexual harassment, in South Australia's local government sector. This motion builds on the precedent set by this Legislative Council in 2020...
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