Governor’s Multicultural Awards

The Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, is pleased to advise the Governor’s Multicultural Awards 2017 are now open. The awards celebrate South Australian organisations and individuals who promote multiculturalism and increase understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity. The awards are presented by His Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of […]

Smart State PC Donation Program

Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, is pleased to announce the Smart State PC Donation Program – Round 44 is now open. The program gives not-for-profit community organisations access to personal computer equipment from surplus government stocks. The South Australian Government aims to reduce its ecological footprint as part of its commitment to sustainability […]

Take time to “Exercise Your Mood”

Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year yet less than half of people experiencing symptoms of mental illness seek professional help. The Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, knows the electorate of Stuart is not immune which is why he is supporting the Black Dog Institute’s “Exercise Your Mood” campaign, which […]

Finally a bright idea

The State Liberals have described yesterday’s announcement that a solar thermal power station will be built near Port Augusta as a ray of sunshine in the Weatherill Government’s chaotic energy plan. “I have long advocated for a solar thermal power station to be built near Port Augusta and welcome the State Government’s announcement that it […]

South Australian Energy Plan | MOTION

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (16:02): The opposition takes the energy crisis in South Australia extremely seriously, but we do not take this motion seriously. It is just a political stunt by the government. The opposition wants to deal productively with this issue, but this motion is just a stunt by the government and a […]

National Footy Colours Day | MOTION

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (12:33): I rise to also support this motion from the member for Chaffey. I think he made an excellent contribution, as did the member for Fisher. I listened closely and I found that to be a terrific contribution from a government member and I really do appreciate that. The core […]

Apply now for Junior Parliament

Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, is encouraging 12-15 year olds to apply for YMCA SA Junior Parliament. Junior Parliament will run in the October school holidays and gives young people the opportunity to learn about parliament, meet new friends and develop their leadership skills. This apolitical program will give participants the chance […]

Budget Measures Bill 2017 | SPEECH

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (16:51): I rise on behalf of the people of the electorate of Stuart to make my contribution on the Budget Measures Bill. As I said earlier today, I accept and everybody on this side of the house accepts that budgeting is difficult. It really does go without saying. There is […]