The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (18:09): This is an extremely short bill, having only four short clauses, which deals with an area of significant complexity about which a range of different views abound. A great many issues have been raised and… Continue Reading Evidence (Identification) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (17:22): I will speak briefly this evening on behalf of Dignity for Disability in support of the Liquor Licensing (Small Venue Licence) Amendment Bill. When I say ‘briefly’, I should say that I mean briefly, unlike… Continue Reading LIQUOR LICENSING (SMALL VENUE LICENCE) AMENDMENT BILL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (16:29): I will speak briefly today on Dignity for Disability’s support for the second reading of this bill and perhaps hope to contribute a little more in committee. I also hope to have heard from the… Continue Reading Advance Care Directives Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (16:53): I wish to put on the record my deep reservations concerning this bill before us. One of my major concerns with the bill relates to the issue of consent and, in particular, the issue of… Continue Reading SURVEILLANCE DEVICES BILL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (16:24): I also want to briefly put my opposition to the second reading of this bill on the record. Firstly, I would like to say thanks to Holly Hershman from minister Caica’s office and departmental staff… Continue Reading UPPER SOUTH EAST DRYLAND SALINITY AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT (POSTPONEMENT OF EXPIRY) AMENDMENT BILL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (20:20): I wish to put on the record very briefly Dignity for Disability’s support for the Hon. Ms Franks’ private member’s bill. Indeed, I also congratulate her on this initiative. While the government had the opportunity… Continue Reading WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION (PROTECTION FOR FIREFIGHTERS) AMENDMENT BILL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (16:25): I wish to make a brief second reading contribution on the bill. I refer to one section of the bill that remains a significant stumbling block for the Dignity for Disability Party. This is the… Continue Reading STATUTES AMENDMENT AND REPEAL (BUDGET 2012) (NO. 2) BILL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (12:10): I wish to place on the record my very vehement opposition not necessarily to this bill in and of itself but to the way in which it is being handled by this parliament. Of course,… Continue Reading PETROLEUM AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (TRANSITIONAL LICENCES) AMENDMENT BILL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:49): I would like to very briefly put on the record a couple of comments in relation to two parts of the bill—part 7 and part 15. Firstly, part 7 refers to amendment of the Livestock… Continue Reading STATUTES AMENDMENT AND REPEAL (BUDGET 2012) BILL

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 12 June 2012.) The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (17:48): I indicate my support for the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Bill. Corruption is a massive issue that impacts the life and livelihood of people the… Continue Reading INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONER AGAINST CORRUPTION BILL