Motion – Kate Swaffer

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K.L. Vincent: That this council notes the contribution to dementia awareness of Kate Swaffer and— Congratulates Kate Swaffer on being named as South Australia's Australian of the Year; Recognises Ms Swaffer's role as chairwoman,...

Juries (Auslan Interpreters) Amendment Bill

Introduction and First Reading The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Obtained leave and introduced a bill for an act to amend the Juries Act 1927; to make related amendments to the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935; and for other purposes. Read a first...

Professor Dr Freda Briggs

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K.L. Vincent: That this council— notes the passing on 6 April 2016 of child protection advocate, Emeritus Professor Dr Freda Briggs, AO; recognises the extraordinary body of work Dr Briggs undertook to become an...

Motion – Bob Burke

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I move: That this council notes the contribution to the mental health sector of Robert Burke and: Congratulates Robert Burke on being joint winner of the Dr Margaret Tobin Award in the South Australian Mental Health Excellence...

Palestine Motion

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I would like to briefly add my position on this important motion, which will echo many of the sentiments that other members have already given. As we debate the clauses of this motion and any amendments that...

Motion – Kate Swaffer

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I move: That this council notes the contribution to dementia awareness of Kate Swaffer and— Congratulates Kate Swaffer on being named as South Australia's Australian of the Year; Recognises Ms Swaffer's role as chairwoman, chief executive and...

Draft Bill: Juries (Entitlement to Interpreter) Amendment Bill 2016

To download in word click here To download in PDF click here To complete the Survey related to this bill click here Juries (Entitlement to Interpreter) Amendment Bill 2016 A BILL FOR An Act to amend the Juries Act 1927; to make...

Motion – Maurice Corcoran – SA Community Visitor

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I move: That this council notes the contribution to the South Australian community of Maurice Corcoran AM and; Acknowledges the ongoing commitment of Mr Corcoran to ensuring that public transport is accessible to all; and Congratulates...

Motion – Determined2 – Immersion Therapy Program

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I move: That this council notes the work of Peter Wilson and the Determined2 team and— Acknowledges the benefits of the Immersion Therapy Program developed and delivered in South Australia; and Congratulates Peter Wilson on being...

Growth Attenuation

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K. L. Vincent: That this council— Notes the recent New Zealand case of Charley Hooper, the now 10-year-old girl whose parents had her undergo growth attenuation treatment, meaning that she will now never grow...