SA’s mineral and petroleum exploration expenditure is declining at a faster than any other State or Territory in the nation according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released yesterday. In the September quarter mineral and petroleum exploration expenditure decreased by an alarming 36.9 per cent to just $52 million. “What is most concerning with these […]
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Jobs Plan failure as unemployment spikes in Adelaide’s north
Labor Minister Kyam Maher has revealed in State Parliament that a 40 per cent underspend on key jobs diversification programs has resulted in the Weatherill Government changing of the criteria. This comes as ABS data released yesterday shows the unemployment rate of 9.1 per cent in the north, leaving 19,400 people unemployed in the north. […]
White Ribbon Day Motion | SPEECH
That this house— (a) recognises that 25 November 2015 is White Ribbon Day; (b) recognises the great work of White Ribbon Australia in raising the profile of the issue of domestic violence; (c) notes that men play an important role in helping combat domestic violence; and (d) encourages businesses, sporting groups and other community organisations […]
Firearms Bill | SPEECH
Second Reading Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 28 October 2015.) Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 12:13 :00 ): It is my pleasure to rise to comment on behalf of the people of Stuart on the Firearms Bill. At the outset, I say that I strongly support people or organisations who […]
Double blow for Upper Spencer Gulf
With the closure of the Leigh Creek coal mine and the loss of another 250 on-site jobs at Whyalla steelmaker and miner Arrium, the State Liberals are calling on the Weatherill Government to increase its completely inadequate economic assistance package for the communities of Upper Spencer Gulf and Outback. “When the Port Augusta power station […]
Upper Spencer Gulf abandoned
“The Weatherill Labor Government stands condemned for abandoning the people of the Upper Spencer Gulf after the release of today’s pitifully inadequate economic assistance package,” said Shadow Minister for State Development Dan van Holst Pellekaan. “The communities of the Upper Spencer Gulf need a bold, substantial package to begin re-orientating the economy in the face […]
Generating higher electricity costs
The State Liberals say the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) decision to reduce the regulated price of distributing electricity in South Australia will be overwhelmed by rising generation costs, meaning households and small businesses will still face increased electricity bills in the future. “The closure of the Port Augusta power stations will reduce total generation supply […]
Leigh Creek and Alinta | QUESTION TIME
Leigh Creek Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 14:36 :47 ): My question is for the Premier. When will Dr Lomax-Smith report her recommendations coming from the Leigh Creek request for information process? How much will Dr Lomax-Smith be paid for this work and for how many hours? The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL ( […]
Controlled Substances (Simple Possession Offences) Amendment Bill | SPEECH
Second reading Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN ( Stuart ) ( 17:30 :22 ): I will be fairly brief and I highlight the fact that I am not the lead speaker. The member for Morialta will be our lead speaker. As you might know, I have quite a bit of history in this place with this […]
National Police Remembrance Day | SPEECH
That this house— (a) recognises that 29 September 2015 is National Police Remembrance Day; (b) acknowledges the grea t work of the South Australian p olice and the Australian Federal Police in protecting our communities; and (c) remembers those officers who have lost their lives or have been seriously injured while on duty. Mr VAN […]