The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: On behalf of Dignity for Disability, I am pleased to speak at the second reading of this bill today and support the initiative of the Hon. David Ridgway in introducing this bill. I thank him for… Continue Reading Controlled Substances (Poppy Cultivation) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I will speak briefly at the second reading of this bill. I appreciate the briefing that was provided to myself and a member of my staff by the government on this bill last week. As we… Continue Reading Parliamentary Remuneration (Determination of Remuneration) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I rise today in support of this bill, which strikes Dignity for Disability as a simple, common-sense measure to give vulnerable and grieving people a greater chance to leave dangerous situations and build a better, safer… Continue Reading Residential Tenancies (Domestic Violence Protections) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I take the floor to speak to the Hon. Michelle Lensink’s bill, the Statutes Amendment (Decriminalisation of Sex Work) Bill. Given that it seems to be the will of the chamber to refer this bill to… Continue Reading Statutes Amendment (Decriminalisation of Sex Work) Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I want to begin by making it clear that Dignity for Disability believes that those involved in criminal activity should be dealt with in the strongest possible and necessary manner. However, the bill that we now… Continue Reading Statutes Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: It makes me immensely proud to speak to this bill today and to know that in some small way Dignity for Disability has contributed to improving the justice system in this state for all people with… Continue Reading Statutes Amendment (Vulnerable Witnesses) Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I have not done a count but I can say with certainty that I have received more than two emails on this issue, maybe that has to do with targeting your audience, I am not sure,… Continue Reading Family Relationships (Parentage Presumptions) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I do not intend to make a lengthy contribution on this bill, and that is mostly because I think my track record in this place will indicate what is probably predictable support for this bill. I… Continue Reading Animal Welfare (Live Baiting) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Like previous speakers, I speak today, on behalf of Dignity for Disability, with some serious concerns about the Water Industry (Third Party Access) Amendment Bill. Dignity for Disability does appreciate that Ms Roanna McClelland from the… Continue Reading Water Industry (Third Party Access) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I take the floor to indicate my support for this bill and, in doing so, I indicate that I will move that the bill be referred to the Legislative Review Committee. I thank the Hon. Ms… Continue Reading Sexual Reassignment Repeat Bill