To the performers, directors, crew, and everyone involved, I extend my deepest gratitude. Their work is courageous, their art is vital, and their stories remind us all of the importance of ensuring that every voice has the opportunity to be heard – in its own words, and in its own way. 

Being a mother of four children, I feel well placed to speak to the extraordinary importance of early childhood education. Anyone who has experienced a toddler knows that learning to regulate their emotions and to interact with their peers in an appropriate way are crucial to their learning experience. This Bill provides the legislative mandate for the Office to provide statewide, strategic oversight and direction of the early childhood system, and to collaborate and engage with the many organisations and people who intersect in the early years of a child’s life. 

On Tuesday 16 June 2026, Cressida O’Hanlon MP presented a petition signed by 11,005 residents of South Australia requesting the House of Assembly to urge the government to take immediate action to ban the practice of greyhound racing in South Australia.

I intend to continue serving this community with energy, accessibility, honesty and determination. Because ultimately this role is not about politics. It is about people. It is about whether families feel safe, whether children are supported, whether older people feel connected, whether communities retain their identity, and whether ordinary people feel heard.

South Australia is a remarkable place. We are ambitious without losing our sense of community. We are progressive without forgetting the value of tradition. We are growing in confidence as a state, and I have no doubt that our best years still lie ahead of us.

I look forward to continuing to work alongside my colleagues in this place to help shape that future, and to continue serving the people of Dunstan with everything I have.

This is an initiative that has made a real difference to families like mine, who for so long were calling for support for our neurodivergent children, and now, because of this excellent initiative, we have the support and the understanding our families, and more importantly, our children need. 

The Statutes Amendment (Vehicle Parking and Urban Renewal) Bill 2025 is thoughtful, evidence based legislation. It respects the need for more housing, safeguards affordability, and ensures that cars are stored actually more safely, in appropriate, practical spaces rather than congesting our streets. It integrates planning and urban renewal tools, provides a funding mechanism for public infrastructure, and reflects the realities of modern vehicle ownership.

This is an important piece of legislation that responds to issues that are growing across South Australia—issues that are affecting ordinary Australians, local businesses, sporting clubs and, in fact, entire communities.

From the opening sequence, it was clear that this was not just a concert but a celebration of discipline, creativity, and joy. The science of music is as inspiring as the sound. Learning an instrument strengthens memory, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning. It literally builds new pathways in the brain. Singing in a choir develops not only pitch and rhythm but teamwork, empathy, and the ability to listen deeply, skills that spill over into academic learning and life itself.  

This Bill is part of a broader, coordinated effort to prepare South Australia for the future. By ensuring our planning system is responsive, our housing supply is sustainable, our heritage is preserved, and our infrastructure is strategically developed, we are protecting what makes our communities unique while ensuring they remain vibrant and liveable for generations to come.  

On Remembrance Day, we remember all the brave men and women who, many years ago and still today, have stood up to protect our country and the people we love. These are soldiers, sailors, aviators, nurses, and other helpers who worked hard and, sometimes, gave their lives to keep us safe and free. 

A Victim Impact Statement can help the court understand how a crime has affected the victim and may be considered by the judge or magistrate as they determine the penalty to be given to the offender.  In my work as a mediator, I frequently witnessed the restorative value of finally just being heard.

As a parent myself and probably just like any other member of society, frankly, we are all devastated whenever we hear of the neglect or harm inflicted on a child by people who are supposed to provide a loving and safe environment for their child to grow and thrive. This Bill has been designed to create a legislative foundation and framework for profound and significant change. Change that ensures that the child protection system has at its core a focus on the safety and support of the child, while of course retaining that which is working well. 

When Robert was first elected 28 years ago, he was referred to by somebody as 'that kid'. Nearly three decades later, 'that kid' is one of South Australia's longest serving mayors and has proven himself time and again as a leader of substance, humility and vision.

My electorate has many excellent schools, both public and private such as East Adelaide, Norwood Primary, and Trinity Gardens Schools, Prince Alfred College and St Peters College, and just outside my electorate, but for which the catchment is largely in my electorate, the outstanding Marryatville High School. Teachers are the often the unsung heroes who inspire enthusiasm and curiosity, foster creativity, and instil a love of learning that can last a lifetime. Teachers are essential in ensuring that every child is given the best possible chance to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.  

I know first-hand that running a family business is not simply a matter of trading goods or services. It is a life, a livelihood and, often, a legacy. 

Vietnam Veterans Day, observed on 18 August, is marked on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan – a moment etched into our military history.

I honour the Veterans who deployed as part of INTERFET and all our Veterans and current Defence members and I thank them for their service.  

The Parish is strong and unified. I feel blessed to know those who I know already, and excited to meet those I’ve not yet met. Long may Prophet Elias Norwood continue to be a place of worship, fellowship, and charity for generations to come.