That this council condemns the Weatherill Labor government for its continual arrogance in pursuing the St Clair ‘deal’, including a land swap which will destroy one of the few remaining open spaces for locals, ignoring the overwhelming message from the… Continue Reading ST CLAIR DEVELOPMENT

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:41): Today I will speak on state government provision of equipment for people with disabilities. Yesterday, the new Minister for Disabilities (Tony Piccolo) stood up in the lower house at question time to champion the cause… Continue Reading DISABILITY EQUIPMENT

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (21:53): I speak tonight again very briefly, as I am sure everyone will be glad to hear, to put on the record my support for the Hon. Mark Parnell’s private member’s motion on electoral funding. As… Continue Reading ELECTORAL FUNDING REFORM

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:54): The second National Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Day was on 6 October this year. It was celebrated with a highly educational conference at Flinders University, conducted by the Private Mental Health Consumer Carer Network, organised… Continue Reading BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:50): During the winter break from parliament I conducted a study tour to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom to research disability services, policy and legislation. I also visited all the parliaments of these countries… Continue Reading EUROPEAN TRANSPORT SERVICES

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (11:23): Dignity for Disability has, I think, built up a rather solid reputation for being willing and able to stand up and speak on issues that concern many people in our community who might, for want… Continue Reading PAST ADOPTION PRACTICES

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:46): Today I will speak about another section of our federal statutes that discriminates against people with disabilities and those with serious health issues. I talk, of course, of our federal Migration Act. Matters involving this… Continue Reading MIGRATION ACT

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this council— 1.Commends the endeavours of Capril in raising awareness of depression through their campaign encouraging members of the community to wear a cape in the month of April as a sign of… Continue Reading CAPRIL

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:44): Following my raising the issue of sexuality and people with disabilities last month in this place, today I would like to read you one piece of feedback I have received from a constituent in regional… Continue Reading SEX INDUSTRY

In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (6 July 2011) (First Session). The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I am advised: 1.As at… Continue Reading DISABILITY SERVICES, INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES