STATUTES AMENDMENT (CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE) BILL
The government is pleased to introduce the Statutes Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse) Bill. I seek leave to have the second reading explanation and explanation of clauses inserted in Hansard without my reading them.
Read moreNew program to break the cycle
A new program aimed at breaking the cycle of intergenerational domestic violence has launched in South Australia.
Read moreDomestic violence legal team wins top gong
A specialist legal service that has assisted more than 1,500 South Australian victims of domestic violence over the past two years has been recognised for its important work.
Read moreHave your say on the Riverbank Precinct Code Amendment
Planning changes aimed at supporting the State Government’s vision for a world-class health, sporting, educational and biomedical Riverbank Precinct will open for public consultation this week.
Read moreIt’s time to have your say on the Mount Compass Code Amendment
South Australians are being encouraged to have their say about proposed changes to planning policy that would protect the future viability of Mount Compass’ 18-hole golf course and ensure any future development is in keeping with the character of the area.
Read moreBURIAL AND CREMATION (INTERMENT RIGHTS) AMENDMENT BILL
I am pleased to introduce the Burial and Cremation (Interment Rights) Amendment Bill 2021. This bill strengthens the enforceability of the interment rights issued under the Burial and Cremation Act 2013.
Read morePIONEERING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
I rise today to inform the house about two programs which have been introduced to assist victim survivors of domestic and family violence.
Read moreHelp shape new domestic violence laws
Controlling and abusive behaviours – which constitute domestic violence and are red flags for murder – would be criminalised under a draft Bill that’s been released for public comment.
Read moreCRIMINAL LAW CONSOLIDATION (THROWING OBJECTS AT VEHICLES) AMENDMENT BILL
The bill seeks to amend the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 to increase the maximum penalty for throwing rocks and other missiles at vehicles on a roadway from five to 10 years. The bill is identical to the Criminal Law Consolidation (Throwing Objects at Vehicles) Amendment Bill 2018, which was introduced by the member for Elizabeth in June 2018.
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