Kelly Vincent – Vision Australia Interview on Child Protection Reform

[music begins] Male announcer: On 1197AM 5RPH and digital radio its Question Time; a discussion with the decision makers. [music fades] Hans Reimer: And we welcome once again Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent to Question Time; Good evening Kelly....

Child Development and Wellbeing Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I speak today on behalf of Dignity for Disability on the Child Development and Wellbeing Bill 2014. I do not think I need to explain to anyone in this chamber, nor any of the stakeholders involved...

Has DECD Gone Commando on its Minister?

Kelly Vincent has expressed concern today regarding the Department of Education and Child Development’s unilateral decision making without knowledge of its Minister. “Earlier this week I received a letter from the Minister for Education and Child Development, Jennifer Rankine, regarding...

Debelle Report on 7:30SA

2207.30SA 20/9/2013 Inquiry into Debelle report: full interview transcript to view full interview go to: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-20/new-inquiry-into-child-abuse/4972608 Royal: Premier, thanks for your time. Premier: Good to be with you. Royal: Why won’t you appear before this committee? Premier: Well it’s a...

Child Protection Inquiry

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I would like to speak today very briefly on behalf of Dignity for Disability in support of the Hon. Mr Robert Brokenshire's motion to establish a select committee of the Legislative Council into the Debelle inquiry....

Correctional Services (GPS Tracking For Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Whilst I would hope that it is no secret that Dignity for Disability takes the issue of child sex offences very seriously, I speak today against the Hon. Ann Bressington's bill. I, like other members of...

Criminal Law (Sentencing) (Mandatory Imprisonment Of Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: Once again, I would like to say that, like all of us here, I believe the issue of child sex offence a very serious one, and I find it very difficult and troublesome dealing with the...

Child Protection

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Education and Child Development questions regarding child abuse, including psychological abuse. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: My office has...

Call for Multiple Commissioners for Child Sexual Abuse Inquiry

SALLY SARA: Queensland's peak child protection body is calling for the Federal Government's child sexual abuse inquiry to employ multiple commissioners rather than just one. The Federal Government is finalising the terms of reference for the inquiry by the end...

Past Adoption Practices

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: 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 of...