S.A. Parliament
Budget Sitting 1999

Speeches, questions and debates involving the Democrats in State Parliament

from left:  Sandra Kanck, Ian Gilfillan, Mike Elliott

The Budget Sitting of the Second Session of the 49th South Australian Parliament commenced on Tuesday May 25, and finished  on August 5.  
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LEGEND 

5 August Parliament Adjournment Motion - Mike Elliott
5 August Democrats Establish Inquiry into Culling Native Species - Mike Elliott SM
5 August Democrats Support Water Resources (Water Allocation Plans) Amendsments - Mike Elliott 2RS, BC
5 August Democrats Support Controlled Substances (Forfeiture and Disposal) Amendments - Mike Elliott BC
5 August EPA Inaction at Mt Barker, Kanmantoo, Marino:  Why the Delays? - Mike Elliott Q & GR
5 August Democrats Support Tighter controls, scrutiny of Adelaide Casino - Mike Elliott 2RS, BC
5 August Crisis in SA's Health System - Sandra Kanck 2RS
5 August Gulf St Vincent Prawn Fishery:  $1m Govt handout but Sustainability Still Lacking - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
5 August CFS to consult with National parks in bushfires: Democrats preserve status quo - Ian Gilfillan, Mike Elliott BC
5 August Emergency Services Levy: Labor, Liberals again refuse to set limits on fund purposes - Ian Gilfillan BC
5 August Labelling of Genetically Modified Food: Why a Threshold Level? - Ian Gilfillan Q
5 August Petition to Preserve Native Title Rights Presented by Ian Gilfillan
5 August Local Government: Retirement Village rates reporting requirements - Ian Gilfillan BC
5 August Local Government: Restrictions on Councils' Road Closing Powers - Ian Gilfillan, Sandra Kanck  BC
5 August Local Government (Elections) Bill:  Democrats Reform Proposals Defeated - Ian Gilfillan BC
4 August Compulsory Collection of School Fees:  Regulations Disallowed for a Third time - Mike Elliott SM
4 August Democrats Seek Inquiry Into National Electricity Market - Mike Elliott SM
4 August Loopholes in Native Vegetation Regulations to Go On Being Abused - Mike Elliott SM
4 August Labor Hypocrisy on Wine Equalisation Tax - Mike Elliott SM
4 August Openness, Accountability in Protecting Native Vegetation - Mike Elliott 2RS
4 August Partnerships 21: Responsibilities or Burdens for SA schools? - Mike Elliott Q
4 August Potential Overfishing of SA's Giant Cuttlefish - GR to Mike Elliott
4 August Democrats Act to Prevent Price Exploitation in New Tax System - Mike Elliott 2RS, BC
4 August Government Defeats Democrats Move for Inquiry into Wingfield Waste Management Centre - Sandra Kanck SM
4 August Oil Filters Going to Landfill Instead of being Recycled - Sandra Kanck Q
4 August Liberal, Labor combine to defeat Democrats Firearms Amendment Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
4 August Democrats Secure Overturning of Anti-free Speech Police Regulations - Ian Gilfillan SM
4 August Democrats Support Protection of Police Archives - Ian Gilfillan SM
4 August Democrats Win Re-Instatement of funding for frail aged injury prevention - GR to Ian Gilfillan
4 August Sustainability of Commercial Fishing in the River Murray - GR to Ian Gilfillan
4 August Benefits to Consumers From Unit Pricing in Supermarkets - Ian Gilfillan Q
4 August Democrats Help Secure Local Government Savings from Emergency Services Levy - GR to Ian Gilfillan
3 August Planning and Development: Impact on Adelaide's Water Quality - Mike Elliott Q
3 August Government Refuses to Give Electricity Ombudsman Statutory "Teeth" - Sandra Kanck BC
3 August Democrats Amend Independent Industry Regulator Bill - Sandra Kanck BC
3 August Doubts About Hepatitis B Vaccination Campaign - Sandra Kanck Q
3 August Taxi and Hire Car Licences in Adelaide - Sandra Kanck Q and GR
3 August Removal of Water Carting Subsidy West of Ceduna - Ian Gilfillan Q
3 August Prison Violence: Protectees Bashed at Port Augusta - GR to Ian Gilfillan
3 August "Staight Talk" Program for Preventing Crime - GR to Ian Gilfillan

30 July Local Government Bill:  Principles of Competitive Neutrality for Council Subsidiaries - Ian Gilfillan BC
30 July Local Government Bill:  Minister Maintains Power to Wind Up Council Subsidiaries - Ian Gilfillan BC
30 July Local Government Bill:  Mike Elliott Opposes "Land Trust" for Adelaide Parklands Development  - BC
30 July Local Government Bill:  Ian Gilfillan Opposes "Land Trust" for Adelaide Parklands Development - BC
29 July ASER Site Restructure and Development in the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct - Mike Elliott BC
29 July Democrats reservations about ASER (Restructure) Amendment Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
29 July Police Shooting Raises Doubts about SA's Mental Health Services - Sandra Kanck Q
29 July Local Government Bill:  Effect of Council's Rating Policy on Retirement Village Residents - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Councils' Obligation to Compare Its Rating Policy with Others - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Councils' Use of Private Valuers Restricted - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:   Ministerial Approval Still Required for any New Form of Rates - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Council Business Subsidiaries to be Exempt From Rates - Ian Gilfillan BC
29, 30 July Local Government Bill:  Council Documents to be Published on the Internet - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill: Protection for Council Auditors Denied - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Council Employees Rights Not All Preserved on Transfer - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:   Contracts for CEO's and Senior Executives Now Optional - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:   Public Denied 'Right of Reply' at Council Meetings - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Code of Practice for Council Meetings - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Limited Reasons for Closing Meetings to the Public - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Mayors Lose Out on Second or Casting Votes in Meetings - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:   Public Loses Right to Challenge Validity of Council Meetings - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:   Payment of Allowances, Reimbursement of Expenses - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Public Access to Register of Councillors Pecuniary Interests - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Disciplinary Proceedings Against Councillors, Committee Members - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Local Government Bill:  Election of Mayors, Chairpersons, Councillors at large - Ian Gilfillan BC
29 July Democrats Support Federal Courts (State Jurisdiction) Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS, BC
28 July Democrats Support Consultation with Local Government on Geographical Name Changes - Mike Eliott BC
28 July Changes Required to Joint Parliamentary Service Committee - Mike Elliott 2RS
28 July Democrats Call for Inquiry into Culling Native Species - Mike Elliott SM
28 July Democrats Support Motion to Disallow Crackdown on 3 to 10 homegrown cannabis plants - Mike Elliott SM
28 July Schools Bribed to enter Partmerships 21? - Mike Elliott Q
28 July Gambling Industry Regulation Bill:  Democrats Propose Major Changes - Mike Elliott 2RS
28 July Gambling Industry Regulation Bill: Democrats Propose Major changes - Sandra Kanck 2RS
28 July Funding for Youth Affairs Council of SA - Sandra Kanck Q
28 July Constitution (Citizenship) Amendment Bill: Mike Elliott opposes - 2RS
28 July Constitution (Citizenship) Amendment Bill: Sandra Kanck supports - 2RS
28 July Constitution (Citizenship) Amendment Bill: Ian Gilfillan opposes - 2RS
28 July Democrats Support More Rural Assistance for SA farmers - Ian Gilfillan SM
28 July Democrats Support Continued Public Access to Jetties - Ian Gilfillan SM
28 July Democrats Move to Disallow Police Regulations - Ian Gilfillan SM
28 July Government Ignores Regional Development in S.A. - Ian Gilfillan MOI
27 July Democrats Oppose Industrial Relations (Workplace Relations) Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Drug Courts: The Answer is Better Prevention and Treatment - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Police Superannuation - Higher Benefits Supported - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Better Superannuation Benefit Options for those taking Voluntary Separation Packages - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Democrats Support more competition and choice in cheque accounts - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Democrats Support Higher Stamp Duty for Properties over $500,000 - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Democrats Support Geographical Names (Assignment of Names) Amendment Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
27 July Pollution from the Boral Linwood Quarry at Marino - Mike Elliott Q
27 July Cost of Consultants Fees for Electricity privatisation - Sandra Kanck Q and GR
27 July Local Government Bill:   Autonomy for Councils in Contracts and Tendering Policies - Ian Gilfillan BC
27 July Local Government Bill: Increased Public Accountability, Openness for Councils - Ian Gilfillan BC
27 July Local Government Bill:   Public-Initiated Submissions to Change Council Boundaries - Ian Gilfillan BC
27 July Local Government Bill:   "Ecological Sustainability" an Objective and Function for Councils - Ian Gilfillan BC
27 July Misleading Government Advertisement on the Emergency Services Levy - Ian Gilfillan Q

8 July Democrats seek clarification on ASER (Restructure) (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
8 July Wood for Domestic Heaters: Minimising air pollution - GR to Mike Elliott
8 July Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment in Schools - Mike Elliott Q
8 July Recommendations for Birthing Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Sandra Kanck Q
8 July Amendments foreshadowed to Local Government (Elections) Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
8 July Sustainability of Commercial Fishing in River Murray - Ian Gilfillan Q
7 July Democrats Support Australia Acts (Request) Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
7 July Democrats Support Controlled Substances (Forfeiture and Disposal) Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
7 July Inquiry into the Environment Protection Agency - Mike Elliott SM
7 July School Fees  - Move to Disallow Regulations - Mike Elliott SM
7 July Expenses for Services and Supplies - GR to Mike Elliott
7 July Installation of Mainframe computer for Parliament House network - Mike Elliott Q & GR
7 July Proposed Inquiry into National Electricity market  - Sandra Kanck SM
7 July Obstructionism, secrecy, paranoia in Human Services Department - Sandra Kanck MOI
7 July Effect of ETSA, Optima lease on EDS contract - GR to Sandra Kanck
7 July "Evicting tenants from hell" amendments lost despite Democrats Support - Ian Gilfillan BC'
7 July Government Supports Convicted Criminals Continuing Access to Firearms - GR to Ian Gilfillan 2RS
7 July Unsustainable Harvesting of Wild Scallops and Cockles at Coffin Bay - GR to Ian Gilfillan
7 July Who Pays for Restructure of Marine Scale Fishery? - GR to Ian Gilfillan
7 July Make It Safe Program for frail aged de-funded - Ian Gilfillan PQ
6 July Water Licences in the Upper South-East - GR to Mike Elliott
6 July Why No Prosecution over 1996 Port Stanvac Oil spill? - Mike Elliott Q
6 July Democrats Oppose Native Title Bill - Sandra Kanck, Mike Elliott 2RS
6 July Democrats Support Motor Vehicles (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill - Sandra Kanck 2RS
6 July Democrats Support Road Traffic (Road Rules) Amendment Bill - Sandra Kanck 2RS
6 July Problems for Latex Allergy sufferers in SA's syringe and needle contracts - GR to Sandra Kanck
6 July Port Stanvac Oil Spill - Sandra Kanck Q
6 July Ministerial Discretions in Local Government Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
6 July Democrats Support Statutes Amendment (Trusts) Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
6 July Convicted Prisoners housed with accused in Adelaide Remand Centre - Ian Gilfillan Q

8, 9, 10, June ETSA SOLD! - Electricity Corporations Restructuring and Disposal Bill - Mike Elliott, Sandra Kanck BC
10 June Mutual Recognition (SA) (Continuation) Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
10 June Sale of State Flora Nursery, Belair National Park - Mike Elliott MOI
10 June Broken Promise on Shopping Hours - GR to Mike Elliott
10 June Development control in Adelaide's watersheds - Mike Elliott Q
10 June Degradation of Eyre Peninsula Water Pipeline - Sandra Kanck Q
10 June Native Title Petition presented by Sandra Kanck
10 June Potential Overfishing of SA's Giant Cuttlefish - Mike Elliott Q
10 June Concessions for Pensioners and Self-Funded Retirees - GR to Ian Gilfillan
9 June Private Consultants Now Advise on Native Vegetation Clearance - Mike Elliott Q and GR
9 June Pensioner Concessions for the Emergency Services Levy - Ian Gilfillan Q and GR
8 June Wood for Domestic Heaters: Minimising air pollution - Mike Elliott Q
8 June Electricity Price Rises before Privatisation? - Sandra Kanck Q

3 June Employment resumes on-sold:  Why No Privacy legislation? - Mike Elliott Q
3 June Transadelaide's Drugs Policy - GR to Sandra Kanck
3 June Lack of filtered water at Houghton and Inglewood - Sandra Kanck Q
3 June Move to put ETSA lease to Referendum - Mike Elliott BC and vote
3 June Move to put ETSA lease to Referendum  - Sandra Kanck BC
3 June Who Pays for Restructure of Marine Scale Fishery? - Ian Gilfillan Q
2 June Native Vegetation Regulations: Liberals Oppose, Labor Supports Mike Elliott's motion
2 June Democrats support Financial Sector Reform Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
2 June ERD Committee reports on Pilchard deaths - Mike Elliott SM
2 June Does GST deal boost rail transport?  - Mike Elliott Q and GR
2 June Expenses for Services and Supplies - Mike Elliott Q
2 June Poker Machines are not the source of all evil - Sandra Kanck SM
2 June Electricity Privatisation Deals may breach Trade Practices Act  - Sandra Kanck SM
2 June Problems for Latex Allergy sufferers in SA's syringe and needle contracts - Sandra Kanck Q
2 June Louth Bay Tuna Farms -  Government fails to stop investigation - Ian Gilfillan SM
2 June Protection of Children Giving Evidence Bill - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
2 June Community Happiness - Effects of Unemployment and Local Government - Ian Gilfillan MOI
1 June Democrats Support Explosives (Broad Creek) Amendment Bill - Mike Elliott 2RS
1 June Blowout in Supplies and Services Expenses - Mike Elliott Q and GR
1 June Why the Broken Promise on Emergency Services Levy? - Ian Gilfillan Q

27 May Health Implications of Emissions from Mount Barker Products Plant - Sandra Kanck Q
27 May Democrats Support Residential Tenancies Amendment - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
27 May Retirement Village Problems Finally Acknowledged by Government - Ian Gilfillan Q & GR
26 May Move to Disallow Native Vegetation Regulations - Mike Elliott SM
26 May Who is author of the Education Act Review? - Mike Elliott Q
26 May Democrats Support third party access to Darwin rail line - Sandra Kanck 2RS
26 May Democrats Support new speed camera signs - Sandra Kanck 2RS
26 May Port Lincoln Tuna Factory Discharge - Sandra Kanck MOI
26 May Democrats support abolition of Rundle Mall committee - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
26 May Democrats support single desk Barley Marketing - Ian Gilfillan 2RS
26 May The Trauma of Being a Child Witness in Court - Ian Gilfillan Q and GR
25 May Battery Hens - SA's attitude to the ACT ban? - GR to Mike Elliott Q
25 May Aquatic Animals: Introduced Exotic Diseases - GR to Mike Elliott
25 May Risk to Woodlands in Belair National Park - GR to Mike Elliott
25 May Staffing in the Environment Department Resource Protection Branch - Mike Elliott Q and GR
25 May Support for Road Traffic (Driving Hours) Amendment Bill - Sandra Kanck, Mike Elliott 2RS
25 May Imported Pilchards suspected as cause of Pilchard Deaths - GR to Mike Elliott
25 May Non-Compliance with Well Drilling Applications - GR to Sandra Kanck
25 May Lack of assistance for Geothermal energy in S.A. - GR to Sandra Kanck
25 May Budgetary Cuts to Julia Farr Services - GR to Sandra Kanck
25 May Why the Delay in Wetlands management? - GR to Mike Elliott
25 May Accidents on National Highway One at Port Wakefield - GR to Sandra Kanck
25 May Olives being Grown Adjacent to National Parks? - GR to Mike Elliott
25 May Waste Management Strategy affects Buffer Zones and Barley Crops? GR to Sandra Kanck
25 May Mental Health:  A surge in Crisis Callouts - GR to Sandra Kanck
25 May Disturbance and Interference with Poondana Rock - Sandra Kanck Q

25 May

Police Anti-Corruption Branch and Internal Investigations Merging?   GR to Ian Gilfillan

25 May

Unsustainable Harvesting of Wild Scallops and Cockles - Ian Gilfillan Q

LEGEND

Q - Question
GR - Government Reply
MoI - Speech on a "Matter of Interest"
BC - Debate on a Bill in Committee
2RS - Speech on a 2nd Reading of a Bill
SM  -  Speech to a Motion
PE -  Personal Explanation  


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