Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 15:29 :34 ): I bring to the house’s attention a dreadful situation that we have just heard of. It is very clear under the Education Act—and I am sure that the education minister is fully aware of this—under section 14C that if a school is being considered […]

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 11:30 :44 ): I move: That this house recognises White Ribbon Day and encourages all men to swear an oath to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. White Ribbon Day, as I am sure members will know, is 25 November every year, and […]

Second Reading Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 29 October 2014 – see bottom of page.) Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 12:00:17 ): I rise to speak on this amendment bill and to say that I am the lead speaker for the opposition. I do not think that I will trouble […]

Second Reading Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 7 August 2014.) Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 11:16 ): I have to say that I am very disappointed that the government will not support this private member’s bill because I think it makes good sense. I am very disappointed that they will […]

 Second Reading Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 15 October 2014.) Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 16:01 ): I advise that I am the lead speaker, but I will not take much of the house’s time. I thank my colleagues for filling in and going first, and they have no doubt […]

Metropolitan, Rural and Remote Regions Relationship Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 11:36 :58 ): I move: That this house— (a) recognises the very important interrelationship between metropolitan Adelaide and the rural and remote regions of our state ; and (b) acknowledges that the equitable provision of resources to and the development of […]

Continued from 24 September 2014 Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 16:05 :23 ): Thank you to all those who have contributed to this debate. I value and appreciate those contributions, including those of the member for Taylor. I disagree with some of the things the member said on behalf of the government, […]

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 12:07 :56 ): I support this bill and the amendments, which the member for Bragg has brought forward. I think it is a very positive move. Police officers across the state know that I would support them in something like this. I think they deserve exactly this […]

Continued from 18 September 2014. Committee Stage  In committee. Clauses 1 to 3 passed.  Clause 4.  Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: My question is about part 2, clause 4 and, essentially, I have the same question for solar energy facility definition and wind farm. If the answer is the same, no problem: if the answer is […]

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 11:31 :38 ): I move: That this house— (a)recognises International Day for Disaster Reduction, expresses its deep appreciation to both professional and volunteer emergency services workers throughout our state; and (b)calls on the government to do more to prevent natural disasters from occurring and to prepare our […]