S.A. Parliament |
Speeches, questions and debates involving the Democrats in State Parliament |
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The Spring Sitting of the Third Session of the 49th South Australian Parliament commenced on Tuesday September 28, and finished on November 23.
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LEGEND
| 23 November | East Timor: Call for Financial Support and end to military/militia actions against refugees - Sandra Kanck SM |
| 23 November | Yumbarra Conservation Park De-Gazetted for Mining - Sandra Kanck SM |
| 23 November | Personal Explanation on ETSA Interest Income Denied - Sandra Kanck |
| 23 November | No Equipment Tenders for North-Western Adelaide Heath Service - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 19 November | Costs of School Internet Access - Mike Elliott Q |
| 19 November | Parks Agenda Promises Fulfilled? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 19 November | Use of Private Consultants on Native Vegetation Clearance - Mike Elliott Q |
| 19 November | Electricity Privatisation Committee: Reluctant support - Sandra Kanck SM |
| 19 November | Genetically Modified Food Served at Parliament House? - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 19 November | Radioactive Waste Bound for South Australia? - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 19 November | Effect of Electricity Privatisation on Optima Playhouse Sponsorship - GR to Sandra Kanck |
| 19 November | Land Tax Exemption for Intensive Agistment: No Consultation or Warning - Ian Gilfillan 2RS, BC |
| 19 November | Barley Marketing Amendment: No Consultation allowed - Ian Gilfillan 2RS, BC |
| 19 November | Lawyers Mortgage Broking Clients: Consumer Warnings to be Compulsory - Ian Gilfillan BC |
| 18 November | Gambling Industry Regulation Bill: Proposed Code of Conduct supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 18 November | Heritage (Delegation by Minister) Amendment Bill supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 18 November | Alice Springs to Darwin Railway Financial Commitment Bill supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 18 November | Early release of Auditor-General supplementary reports welcomed - Mike Elliott SM |
| 18 November | Southern State Superannuation (Salary) Amendment Bill supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 18 November | Hindmarsh Island Bridge Bill opposed - Sandra Kanck BC |
| 18 November | Electricity Asset Leases: Will there be a Consistent Evaluation of Bids? - Sandra Kanck Q & GR |
| 18 November | Consumer Protection for Lawyers Mortgage Clients Being Cut - Ian Gilfillan BC |
| 18 November | Home Invasions: Sentencing Principles Amendment Bill rushed through - Ian Gilfillan BC |
| 18 November | Riverland to lose its only Fisheries Compliance Officer? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 18 November | Building Work Contractors (GST) Amendment Bill supported - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 18 November | Home Invasions: Criminal Trespass Bill rushed through - Ian Gilfillan BC |
| 17 November | Hindmarsh Soccer Stadium: Inquiry by Auditor-General gets Parliamentary support - Mike Elliott SM |
| 17 November | Hindmarsh Soccer Stadium: Call for a Joint Committee to Investigate - Mike Elliott SM |
| 17 November | What Education in Schools on Civics and the Constitution? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 17 November | Democrats Succeed in Establishing Inquiry Into Q.E.H. Rationalisation - Sandra Kanck SM |
| 17 November | Electricity Leasing Amendments: Government Seeks Further Changes - Sandra Kanck 2RS, BC |
| 17 November | Nuclear Waste Storage Facility (Prohibition) Bill - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 17 November | What Support for Women's Studies Resource Centre? - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 17 November | East Timor: Call for Financial Support and end to military/militia actions against refugees - Ian Gilfillan SM |
| 17 November | Bird Scarer Gas Guns: ERD Committee asked to investigate - Ian Gilfillan SM |
| 17 November | Mismanagement of Ovine Johne's Disease in SA - Ian Gilfillan MoI |
| 17 November | Consumer Benefits from Genetically Modified Foods? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 16 November | Hindmarsh Island Bridge Bill opposed - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 16 November | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals amendments supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 16 November | Whaling Act Repeal Bill supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 16 November | Commonwealth Mirror Taxes Bill supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 16 November | Ombudsman Endorsed as Official "Visitor" to Universities - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 16 November | Visiting Medical Officers Superannuation Bill supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 16 November | Ongoing Dredging Costs for Patawalonga Boat Harbour - Mike Elliott Q |
| 16 November | Democrats Support Blood Donation by 16-year-olds - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 16 November | Free Speech and the Hindmarsh Island Bridge Bill - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 16 November | Effect of Electricity Privatisation on Optima Playhouse Sponsorship - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 16 November | Home Invasions: Criminal Law Sentencing Bill Seriously Flawed - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 16 November | Home Invasions: Criminal Trespass Bill Seriously Flawed - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 16 November | Confusing Emergency Services Levy Notice for Farmers - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 16 November | How Much Taxpayer Money Committed to Out-Of-Court Settlements? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 11 November | Government Seeks Approval for Mining in Yumbarra Conservation Park - Mike Elliott SM |
| 11 November | Is Mintabie School Being Forced Into Partnerships 21? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 11 November | Rail Reform Transition Program and Liz Penfold MP - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 10 November | Christies Beach Women's Shelter: Parliament has No Regrets - Mike Elliott SM |
| 10 November | Pressure on School Councils to Decide Partnerships 21 - Mike Elliott SM |
| 10 November | Democrats Urge Auditor-General to Investigate Hindmarsh Soccer Stadium Redevelopment - Mike Elliott SM |
| 10 November | Government Gutting Freedom of Information from EPA - Mike Elliott Q |
| 10 November | Democrats Support Guardianship Amendments - Sandra Kanck 2RS, BC |
| 10 November | Democrats Call For Inquiry Into Q.E.H. Rationaliation - Sandra Kanck SM |
| 10 November | Lack of Filtered Water for Houghton, Paracombe and Inglewood - Sandra Kanck MoI |
| 10 November | Support for East Timor: More Needed - Ian Gilfillan SM |
| 10 November | Funding for Ambulance Volunteers From Levy? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 9 November | Environmental Protection for Private Mines - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 9 November | Mining Under the Sea - No Amendments Allowed! - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 9 November | Rights of Adoptees and Relinquishing Mothers to Privacy, Counselling? - GR to Sandra Kanck |
| 9 November | Rail Reform Transition Program Funding and Liz Penfold MP - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 9 November | Consumer Protection for Lawyers Mortgage Clients Being Cut - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 9 November | Police Complaints: Unfettered Initiative Required - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 9 November | Suicide and Self-Harm in Prisons: Any Prevention Programs? - GR to Ian Gilfillan |
| 9 November | Why is SAGRIC being sold off? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 28 October | Auditor-General Investigates Procurement Practices of Supply SA - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 28 October | Local Government (Implementation) Bill Supported - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 28 October | High Freight Costs to/from Kangaroo Island - GR to Ian Gilfillan |
| 28 October | Lack of enforcement, sustainability data in Murray River fishery - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 27 October | Mining Granite Outcrops of Aboriginal Heritage Significance - Sandra Kanck MoI |
| 27 October | Investigation of Rock Lobster Pot Licence Allocations - Ian Gilfillan SM |
| 27 October | Aquaculture Management under attack from Government's own committee - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 26 October | Citizens Right of Reply Adopted in Legislative Council - Mike Elliott SM |
| 26 October | SA's Economic Growth Threatened, not helped by State Liberal Government - Mike Elliott's Address in Reply |
| Part-time employment trends in SA | |
| Wine Industry success no credit to Government | |
| Government's aquaculture management threatens the industry | |
| SA's Call Centre Growth not Keeping up with National Average | |
| Taxpayer Subsidy for Soccer Stadium and Glenelg Development | |
| Containing Urban Sprawl a Necessity | |
| 26 October | Non-English Speakers Unable to Participate in Education Act Review - GR to Mike Elliott |
| 26 October | Predicted Shortfall in Teacher Numbers - Mike Elliott Q |
| 26 October | Human Services and Health Crisis: Sandra Kanck's Address in Reply |
| SA's Poorly-performing hospitals | |
| Regionalisation of hospitals has been a con | |
| SA's health "brain drain" | |
| QEH services being cut | |
| Auditing problems in the Health Commission | |
| Crisis in Mental health ignored | |
| Public Housing has become welfare housing | |
| Foster carers on the outer with FAYS | |
| Child abuse claims review denied | |
| 26 October | Councils' power to declare nuclear-free roads to be subject to State veto - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 26 October | Strathmont Aged-Care Facility: Minister defies Public Works committee, and expert advice on disability - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 26 October | Repeal of The Carriers Act 1891 - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 26 October | Office for the Ageing Expanding Minister's Advisory Board - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 21 October | Liquor Licensing Amendments Supported - Mike Elliott 2RS |
| 21 October | Rights of Adoptees and Relinquishing Mothers to Privacy, Counselling? - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 21 October | Native Title Petition presented to Parliament by Sandra Kanck |
| 21 October | Criminal Appeals from a Magistrate: assurances received - Ian Gilfillan BC |
| 21 October | Temporary Commissioners for the ERD Court: Assurances received - Ian Gilfillan BC |
| 21 October | Democrats Reject New Moves to try Criminal Defendants Twice - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 21 October | Cycling Safety Petition presented by Ian Gilfillan |
| 20 October | Improving Rail Links with the Eastern States and South-East SA - Mike Elliott SM |
| 20 October | Profit-Sharing: Government as Co-developer of Holdfast Shores? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 20 October | Drug Assessment and Aid Panel: Are Resources Adequate? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 20 October | Can Schools Opt Out of Partnerships 21? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 20 October | Electricity Competition: Will it Benefit only Large-Scale Consumers? - Sandra Kanck Q & GR |
| 20 October | Why Car Park removed at Bowden Railway Station? - GR to Sandra Kanck |
| 20 October | Why Has Government De-Funded AIDS Council of SA? - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 20 October | Police Training and Use of Firearms against Mentally ill - Ian Gilfillan MoI |
| 20 October | Fines for Obscuring Registration Plate: Why Higher than Speeding Fines? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 19 October | Students with Special Needs at Risk in Partnerships 21? - Mike Elliott Q |
| 19 October | Democrats Support Controls on Heavy Vehicles Speeding - Sandra Kanck 2RS |
| 19 October | Why Car Park removed at Bowden Railway Station? - Sandra Kanck Q |
| 19 October | Criminal Appeals from a Magistrate - assurance of justice sought - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 19 October | Temporary Commissioners for the ERD Court - Democrats Reserve Judgment - Ian Gilfillan 2RS |
| 19 October | UN Standard Minimum rules for Treatment of Prisoners Flouted in SA - GR to Ian Gilfillan |
| 19 October | Misleading Government Advertising on the Emergency Services Levy? - GR to Ian Gilfillan |
| 19 October | Benefits to Consumers From Unit Pricing in Supermarkets? - GR to Ian Gilfillan |
| 19 October | Ambulance Service Cost Blowout to be funded by Emergency Services Levy? Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 30 September | Effect of Emergency Services Levy on Retirement Village residents - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 30 September | Mount Barker Foundry: Licence Expiry - Mike Elliott Q |
| 30 September | Mount Barker Products Petition Presented by Mike Elliott |
| 30 September | Native Title Petition Presented by Ian Gilfillan |
| 29 September | Containing Urban Sprawl Through Proper Metropolitan Planning - Mike Elliott MoI |
| 29 September | Non-English Speakers Unable to Participate in Education Act Review - Mike Elliott Q |
| 29 September | Christies Beach Women's Shelter: Right of Reply - Mike Elliott SM |
| 29 September | Effect of Ports Corp Asset Sales on Kangaroo Island - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 28 September | Blowout in Supplies and Services Expenses - GR to Mike Elliott |
| 28 September | Mount Barker Products Emission Test Results - Mike Elliott Q |
| 28 September | Why No Prosecution over 1996 Port Stanvac Oil spill? - GR to Mike Elliott |
| 28 September | Ongoing cost of dredging Patawalonga Harbour - GR to Mike Elliott |
| 28 September | Private Consultants Now Advise on Native Vegetation Clearance - GR to Mike Elliott |
| 28 September | Electricity Privatisation: Cost of Consultants' Fees - GR to Sandra Kanck |
| 28 September | Police Shooting Raises Doubts about Adequacy of Mental Health Services GR to Sandra Kanck |
| 28 September | Suicide and Self-Harm in Prisons: Any Prevention Programs? - Ian Gilfillan Q |
| 28 September | Technology for Government Radio Network Chosen Without Tender? - Ian Gilfillan Q and GR |
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
