Media Releases
Tuesday, 7 March 2017
International Women’s Day 2017: Be Bold for Change
Dignity MLC Kelly Vincent says being bold for change is not only to be encouraged, but is essential at every level of our society if women are to achieve and prosper alongside men. “It’s hard to believe that although I...
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Friday, 3 March 2017
Get growing and get going for patients say MPs
Joint Media release with The Greens, Liberals & Xenophon Team SA MPs unite to combat the ‘mirage’ of access to medical cannabis Greens, Liberal, Dignity and Xenophon members of the state’s upper house today hosted a forum to listen to...
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Candidate Fee Cap Needed For Fairness’ Sake
The Greens, Dignity Party and Animal Justice Party are calling on the Parliament to support an amendment to reduce exorbitant fees to run an election candidate in South Australia. Greens Leader Mark Parnell MLC says the Greens’ amendment to the...
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Driving a better future: why we need better public transport
Dignity Party MLC, Kelly Vincent says improving public transport would reduce the number of Adelaide workers who drive to work each day. A recent report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), highlights Adelaide’s reliance on the private...
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Power for at-risk electricity users
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent has called for urgent implementation of recommendations pertaining to “vulnerable” people made in the Independent Review of Extreme Weather report. “There are some South Australian families who literally face issues of life and death if...
Saturday, 21 January 2017
Stop the lethargy – government must act on medical cannabis
South Australian Dignity Party MP Kelly Vincent has made an urgent plea for the state government to legislate support of medical cannabis production at a rally on the steps of Parliament House. “In 2017, it’s to the state government’s shame...
Friday, 20 January 2017
Medical Cannabis supporters rally on the steps of Parliament
Who: Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent and Jenny Hallam, medical cannabis oil supplier and advocate. All supporters are welcome. What: Hon Kelly Vincent and medical cannabis supporters rally on the steps of Parliament to support Jenny Hallam....
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
An elementary deduction, dear Treasurer
South Australian Dignity Party MP Kelly Vincent has made a Budget submission to the Federal Treasurer, calling for disability support workers to be allowed a tax deduction for vehicle journeys between workplaces and shifts. “Disability support workers, also known as...
Saturday, 24 December 2016
Twas the day before Christmas when all through the House (of Assembly)…
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent is once again astounded by the State Government’s lack of responses to questions asked in Parliament this year. “Since the parliamentary year began in February, Dignity Party have asked 46 questions of Ministers, and have...
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Web of political access designed for all
South Australian Dignity Party MLC, Kelly Vincent, has proudly launched her party’s new website. It is the only political party website in Australia known to meet international W3C accessibility standards. “It is a great thing to be launching a new...
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Parliament must find new voice
Dan Jervis-Bardy | City Messenger WHEN the new South Australian Parliament sits for the first time in the coming months, it will be without its most fearless voice. The convoluted Upper House elections are yet to be finalised, but, barring...
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