Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. J.A. Darley: 1. That a select committee of the Legislative Council be established to inquire into and report on the state government’s O-Bahn access project, with reference to— (a) any alternative transport routes and/or… Continue Reading O-Bahn Tunnel | Motion

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.T. Ngo: That this council— 1. Acknowledges with gratitude the inspirational efforts of the emergency services staff and volunteers in fighting the Sampson Flat and Tantanoola bushfires which resulted in the declaration of a… Continue Reading Sampson Flat and Tantanoola Bushfires | Motion

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I also take the floor to contribute to the Address in Reply. Certainly, there have been some hard acts to follow today. First there was the Hon. Mr McLachlan with his references to everything from Charles… Continue Reading Address in Reply

Adjourned debate on motion of the Hon. R. L. Brokenshire: That this council calls on the state government to immediately— 1. Withdraw the calling of applications for the position of commissioner for emergency services; and 2. Not further proceed with… Continue Reading Emergency Services

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.L. Brokenshire: 1. That a select committee of the Legislative Council be established to inquire into— (a) the government establishment of the commissioner to replace chief officers in the proposed emergency services reform; (b)… Continue Reading Emergency Services

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Very briefly, on behalf of Dignity for Disability, I extend my thanks to all the people who have supported the party and myself throughout the year, the chamber staff, all of you, and especially, of course,… Continue Reading Valedictories

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I indicate very briefly that Dignity for Disability does support this motion. We have also previously been in conversation with the Hon. Mr Parnell about whether we might amend it to include measures such as ensuring… Continue Reading Member’s Vehicles | Motion

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: On behalf of Dignity for Disability, I am pleased to take the floor to support this motion calling for a diverse and welcoming South Australia. Statistics from the 2011 Census show that about 350,000 South Australians… Continue Reading Multiculturalism | Motion

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Dignity for Disability support this motion strongly and thank the Hon. Ms Lee for bringing the story of the Hon. Narendra Modi’s election to the prime ministership of India to the attention of the chamber. Having… Continue Reading Motion on Hon. Narendra Modi | Prime Minister of India

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I will speak briefly in support of this motion this evening as I am aware that, in the dying days of this parliament, which is about to be prorogued, we have a lot of business to… Continue Reading Youth Parliament | Motion