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MARITIME SERVICES (ACCESS) BILL
Adjourned debate on second reading.
(Continued from 9 November. Page 398.)
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: This bill is one of three associated with the privatisation of the SA Ports Corp. As my colleague the Hon. Sandra Kanck, who has been handling the privatisation of Ports Corp, is unable to be in the chamber today, I am delivering her second reading speech for her.
It is important for the record to reflect that the Democrats are opposed to the privatisation of monopoly infrastructure. Consequently, we oppose the sale of Ports Corp. Unfortunately, the state government does not need legislation to privatise Ports Corp; it can be sold or leased without parliamentary approval. Therefore, the Democrats decided to support the passage of the three bills to ensure a robust regulatory regime and the best possible return for taxpayers.
This bill, as its name implies, is designed to guarantee third party access to maritime services at proclaimed ports. A regulated commercially viable access regime is essential when monopoly infrastructure is privatised. The Democrats support the second reading.
The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY secured the adjournment of the debate.
