In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (6 April 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: The former… Continue Reading STRATHMONT CENTRE

Adjourned debate on motion for adoption (resumed on motion). The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (18:02): I rise to support the adoption of the Address in Reply to the Governor’s speech and I wish to thank His Excellency for his ongoing service… Continue Reading ADDRESS IN REPLY

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:45): Today I will speak on a matter that is very close to my heart: the need for a national disability insurance scheme (NDIS). This week is Spread the Word Week for the National Disability Insurance… Continue Reading NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME

The Government has failed to learn from last year’s Christmas access cabs debacle which left people with disabilities stranded, says Kelly Vincent Dignity for Disability MLC. Already this year people with disabilities are being refused access cab bookings on Christmas… Continue Reading Another inaccessible Christmas

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (16:42): I put on the record my support for the Hon. Ms Lensink’s motion to establish a select committee. I, and many if not most of the people in the disability community, are concerned by the… Continue Reading Disability Equipment And Services

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (16:51): I do not think it will come as a surprise to anyone in this chamber today that I am speaking in support of the Hon. Ms Franks’ motion to encourage the federal parliament to allow… Continue Reading Motion Same Sex Marriage

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (20:53): Thank you, Mr President. The Hon. S.G. Wade: Which one are you speaking to? The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I was just about to clarify, thank you. Can I start by thanking members for their contributions… Continue Reading Motion Justice for Disabled

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (21:13): I would like to thank the speakers today—the Hon. Ms Franks and the Hon. Mr Hunter—for their contributions and their views on this important issue. Again, this is a motion which has been moved in… Continue Reading Co Morbidity

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (15:45): This afternoon I will speak about recognising carers because, as most of you will already be aware, it is currently National Carers Week, when we acknowledge those in the community who provide this invaluable caring… Continue Reading Carers

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I wish to speak in favour of the Hon. Mr Parnell’s motion, and against the amendment moved by the Hon. Mr Hunter. I think it is fair to say that there are few issues or instances… Continue Reading Speech in Parliament – Climate Change