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Web Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in South Australia (Motions) - 20/08/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (11:43): The 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of male homosexuality is indeed a year for us to reflect on many things that have happened in our community. It is very special to so many South Australians. This legislative reform paved the way... -
Web Ageing and Adult Safeguarding (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 19/08/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (12:47): Thank you to the members for Ramsay, Newland, Torrens, Black, Waite and Frome for their really thoughtful contributions. I hope I have not missed anybody. I want to quickly wrap up by summarising the bill, which implements government respons... -
Web Mental Health (Community Visitor Scheme) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 19/08/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (11:08): I am speaking on the Mental Health (Community Visitor Scheme) Amendment Bill 2025. This Community Visitor Scheme in South Australia plays a huge and important role in safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of people receiving care from a ment... -
Web Ageing and Adult Safeguarding (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill (Bills) - 19/08/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (12:59): I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Bill read a third time and passed. Sitting suspended from 13:00 to 14:00. -
Web Appropriation Bill 2025 (Bills) - 18/06/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (18:30): I move: That this bill be referred to estimates committees. Motion carried. The Hon. N.F. COOK: I move: That the proposed expenditures for the departments and services contained in the Appropriation Bill be referred to Estimates Committees ... -
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 ... -
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): Obtained leave and introduced a bill for an act to amend the Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995. Read a first time. -
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... -
Web Nurses and Midwives (Grievance Debate) - 13/05/2025
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well) (15:41): I give a huge welcome to parliament to my midwifery and nursing friends and colleagues. You represent the beating heart of our healthcare system here in South Australia. Many of you I have worked with, many of you I have played with, and we ...
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