Statutes Amendment (Recidivist and Repeat Offenders) Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: There is so much to cover with this bill that it is difficult to know where to begin, but can I start by saying, as other members have said, that the Dignity Party is very concerned...

Summary Procedure (Indictable Offences) Amendment Bill 2016

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I speak on behalf of the Dignity Party today on the second reading of the Summary Procedure (Indictable Offences) Amendment Bill 2016, cognisant that a considerable number of submissions and comments have been made to my...

Motion – Disability and the Justice System

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K.L. Vincent: 1. That a select committee of the Legislative Council be established to inquire into and report on access to and interaction with the South Australian justice system for people with disabilities, their...

Sexual Abuse of People with Disabilities

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I rise today to speak about something which has formed a large part of my work over the past few weeks but which is a tragedy so deep and far-reaching that I could not say that...

Statutes Amendment (Budget 2011) Bill

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I want to speak to this bill because I believe that equal access to justice is an essential part of a well-functioning society and one section of this bill poses a real threat to that. Of...