On 8 September 2021 the Hon. Ms Franks under parliament privilege made a series of allegations in this Chamber in relation to events of December 2019. During that speech the Hon. Ms Franks indicated that ‘I have heard many rumours’! She went on to state:- “I believe that a staffer who…
DetailsMr President, I rise to give a statement about the tabling of the 2020-21 Annual Report of the Return to Work Corporation of South Australia (ReturnToWorkSA). The Return to Work scheme is a critical contributor to South Australia’s economy, protecting approximately 550,000 workers and 54,000 employers from the costs of work injury. …
DetailsThe Member for West Torrens and former Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis made a series of claims yesterday under parliament privilege about the activities and behaviour of the Member for Gibson, Corey Wingard. These claims include physical intimidation of a staff member and the criminal offence of fraud. I have been advised by Treasury…
DetailsMr President, I rise to give a statement about the publication of amended Impairment Assessment Guidelines under the Return to Work Act 2014. The State Government has today published updated Impairment Assessment Guidelines, incorporating extensive community feedback on several key issues – including ensuring there is no set deduction in benefits for pre-existing…
DetailsMr President, I rise to give a statement about the Port Bonython Export Precinct EOI process being undertaken by the Department of Treasury and Finance. Port Bonython, due to its location and infrastructure, is recognised for its high strategic value and potential to support development of a range of industries and uses. These include, but…
DetailsThe Legislative Council expresses its deep regret at the death of the Hon. George Weatherill, former member of the Legislative Council, and places on record its appreciation of his distinguished public service, and that as a mark of respect to his memory the sitting of the council be suspended until the ringing of the bells.…
DetailsThis week I would have delivered the 2020-21 State Budget. With the focus on protecting and supporting our communities through the Coronavirus pandemic, the Commonwealth Government took the decision to delay its 2020-21 Budget to October, with all State Governments to deliver their 2020-21 Budgets later in the year. As the Parliament is aware, South…
DetailsMr President, I would like to update the house on the current status of the financing arrangement for Nyrstar’s redevelopment project of its smelter in Port Pirie. The Marshall Liberal Government has successfully secured the agreement of Trafigura Group, the new majority owner of the Port Pirie lead smelter, to repay the remaining $262.125 million…
DetailsIn the interests of transparency and accountability, I would like to update the house on the government’s response to the State Coroner’s Finding of 1 November 2018, following the Inquest into the death of Mr Castillo-Riffo. Mr Castillo-Riffo was fatally injured whilst performing patching work from an elevating work platform, or EWP, at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital construction site…
DetailsSouth Australian Government approvals to permit mineral exploration at Lake Gairdner in South Australia’s north have been finalised. In July 2017, the former Government granted approval under the Mining Act for an exploration program proposed by Cartwheel Minerals Pty Ltd (Cartwheel) and Mr Rudy AM Gomez (Mr Gomez). However, at the time of the last election, a second approval…
DetailsThe Marshall Liberal Government was elected on a platform of lower costs, better services and more jobs. We also promised South Australians greater transparency and openness in government, and as part of that commitment, we would make public information about the use of Consultants and Contractors by government departments. Prior to the election, we promised…
DetailsMr Speaker — I thank you for the honour of visiting with you for what I can assure you will be a relatively brief visit solely for the purpose of presenting the second reading of the Appropriation Bill. After 16 very long years the people of South Australia on March 17 overwhelmingly elected a new…
DetailsI seek leave to make a Ministerial Statement on the subject of electricity costs for the South Australian Government. Over the course of 2017 the former government entered into arrangements for the supply of electricity to government sites, to replace the existing whole of government contract which expired in December 2017. Sadly, in my view…
DetailsThe Marshall Liberal government established the Inquiry into water pricing in South Australia, as part of our election commitments, with Mr Lew Owens appointed to conduct this independent Inquiry. The Inquiry will provide valuable independent advice to the Government on the complex methodology used to determine what South Australians pay. Today I provide the terms…
DetailsThe former Minister for Industrial Relations, John Rau, was required pursuant to section 203(1) of the Return to Work Act 2014 (the Act) to cause a review of the Act and its administration and operation to be conducted on the expiry of 3 years from its commencement. Although the Act commenced on 1 July 2015,…
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