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The Hon. Greg Hunt MPMinister for Health and Aged Care The Hon. David Coleman MPAssistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator...
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Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzieMinister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Residents and visitors to Vivonne Bay on...
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2022
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The Coalition Government is investing more than $9.5 million to upgrade the Mount Bold Dam, preparing and protecting Kingston and Mayo communities from future devastating flood events. “The recent floods...
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2022
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The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in infrastructure projects across Mayo, with $446,000 allocated to replace the Keen Road Bridge at Back Valley. This project forms part of the...
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2022
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Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia Senator the Hon Richard ColbeckMinister for Senior Australians and Aged Care ServicesMinister for Sport In a boost to local sport and the regional...
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The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia The Morrison Government is improving connectivity for Australians living on...
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The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia The Morrison Government is improving connectivity for Australians living on...
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The Australian Government is reducing the risk and minimising the impact to communities of large scale natural disasters like floods, bushfires and cyclones in Mayo and Kingston by directly funding...
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2022
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The Morrison Government is providing $1 million for vital upgrades to the Hub Gymnastic Club in Kingston, which will continue to support its rapidly growing membership. Liberal Senator for South...
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon Scott Buchholz MPAssistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight TransportFederal Member for Wright Senator Andrew...
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2022
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Residents of Kingston received a major road safety boost today with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $1.39 million toward two important projects under the 2022–23 Black Spot Program...
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THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MPMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts SENATOR ANDREW McLACHLAN CSCSenator for South Australia The Morrison Government is supporting the return of live music...
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Orange-bellied Parrots, Southern Bell Frogs, and Kangaroo Island-Echidnas are just some of the many native Australian species set to benefit from $794,100 in funding for four projects in Mayo, thanks...
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2022
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Federal Government investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) Beach Safety Equipment Fund has helped eight Surf Life Saving clubs on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Mid Coast purchase vital lifesaving equipment...
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Significant infrastructure and regional development funding allocations in the 2022-23 Federal Budget will drive the growth of communities across Mayo, creating jobs and supporting the region’s economic growth into the...
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THE HON KEITH PITT MPMinister for Resources and WaterMember for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSCSenator for South Australia Joint Media Release Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, and Senator...
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As part of the Drought Resilience Innovation Grants program, the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board (KILB) has been awarded $981,000 to carry out an important drought resilience project with local landholders...
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2022
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia The Hon David Basham MPSA Minister for...
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2022
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Joint Media Release THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MPMinister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction THE HON TIM WILSON MPAssistant Minister to the Minister for Industry,Energy and Emissions Reduction SENATOR ANDREW...
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2022
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The Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime MinisterAssistant Minister for Local GovernmentFederal Member for Page Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Local...
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2022
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THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MP Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government continues to...
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2022
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THE HON BARNABY JOYCE MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development THE HON SCOTT BUCHHOLZ MP Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport SENATOR ANDREW...
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2022
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Joint Media Release THE HON KEITH PITT MP Minister for Resources and WaterMember for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia The Australian Government announced more successful applicants...
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2022
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SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia The Australian Government has provided funding to local community projects across Mayo as part of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program...
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2022
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Joint media release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South AustraliaThe Hon Steven Marshall MPPremierThe Hon Corey Wingard...
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2022
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional DevelopmentThe Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for Local...
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2022
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Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC As I arrived at my office early last Wednesday morning, I took a moment to consider how privileged I am to live in this...
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Jan
2022
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Councils across the federal electorate of Mayo are to receive more than $13 million to update roads and infrastructure with the Wine Coast region firmly in the driving seat.The City...
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2022
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Richard Evans South Australia's largest and most advanced household recyclables facility which is able to process 60,000 tonnes of yellow bin recyclables every year has opened in Seaford Heights.The Southern...
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Dec
2021
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Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC Coastal amenities, boating facilities and campgrounds on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island have received a $480,000 boost ahead of Christmas, to encourage...
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Dec
2021
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Taylor Harvey WORKS are progressing at the $8.2 million Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct, with stage one of the project nearing completion.The redevelopment of the facility has received another significant boost...
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Dec
2021
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Luke Harris Work on the highly-anticipated Blackwood Community Hub has begun, with an official sod turning ceremony marking the beginning of construction at the Waite Street site.Mitcham mayor Heather Holmes-Ross...
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2021
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Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC As I sit down to write this column, I find myself working hard for the people of South Australia during a busy week...
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2021
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I speak in-depth on decarbonisation and its associated challenges at the University of Adelaide 2021 Finance, Investment and Business Symposium.
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Dec
2021
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Alexandra Bull Staff and students at The Hills Christian Community School in Verdun will benefit from a project that will deliver a new junior secondary school building, funded as part...
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Nov
2021
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DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR HILLS PRODUCERS AFTER DAMAGING STORMS Disaster recovery grants of up to $10,000 are now available to local primary producers affected by the severe storms from 28 to...
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Nov
2021
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Stan Gorton During a recent visit to Kangaroo Island for the Parndana Show earlier this month, Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC spent time walking in the footsteps of...
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2021
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Hills Christian Community School in Verdun will benefit from an $800,000 cash injection to construct a junior secondary school building for Years 7 and 8 as part of the Federal...
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2021
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Taylor Harvey Works are progressing at the $8.2 million Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct, with the project to deliver jobs and greater sporting participation for the historic river port. Up to...
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2021
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Joint Media Release The Hon. Sussan ley MP Minister for the Environment Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia Construction of a new native shellfish reef more than twice the...
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2021
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia The Hon David Basham...
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BOOSTING BUSHFIRE RECOVERY AND STIMULATING AG INDUSTRY IN MAYO The Australian and South Australian Governments are providing $3.8 million in funding for agricultural remediation projects in Mayo communities as part...
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2021
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Assistant Minister...
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2021
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia The Hon Corey Wingard MP Minister for...
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Nov
2021
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The City of Onkaparinga will receive a $165,000 boost from the Australian and South Australian Governments to further strengthen its communities against bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Senator...
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Nov
2021
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Corporate2community will receive a $117,500 boost from the Commonwealth Government to further strengthen the Kangaroo Island community against bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Senator for South Australia Andrew...
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2021
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Joint Media Release SMRF, SRWRA, Re.Group, Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC, City of Holdfast Bay, City of Onkaparinga, City of Marion South Australia’s largest and most advanced household recyclables facility was officially opened...
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2021
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Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia Staff and students at three schools in the Southern Vales and Hills will benefit from more than $1.3 million in upgrades, funded...
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2021
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October 30 - Joint Media Release Families in Adelaide’s south will have access to new state-of-the-art sporting and community facilities, with a $3.5 million sports and community hub opening at Christie...
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2021
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OpinionDavid Crowe Chief political correspondent Only when Scott Morrison agreed to a Zoom session with 18 of his Liberal colleagues a month ago did it become clear he was ready...
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2021
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Scott Murphy Milang's Lakeside Butter Factory and its adjacent cottage will see new life after a $400,000 Federal grant was awarded to help with the historic restoration project. The project...
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2021
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Luca Cetta An upgrade of the Cape Willoughby visitor precinct will help to transform the tourism experience at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. The state's oldest lighthouse is set...
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2021
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The Advance Kingscote Progress Association recently received funding to be able to create an art trail, and now other community groups are being invited to take advantage of funding available...
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2021
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25 October 2021 Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC has welcomed a joint $15.5 million funding commitment from the Federal and State governments to help Kangaroo Island recover from...
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2021
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Michael Simmons - The Times, Victor Harbor The Federal Government is providing $150,000 in funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in Mayo need and deserve. Expressions...
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2021
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia 19 October 2021 The Liberal and Nationals...
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2021
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Michael Simmons - The Times, Victor Harbor Victor Harbor Horse Tram Authority had a great win out of funding from the Federal Government. Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan said...
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2021
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Michael Simmons - The Times, Victor Harbor The Federal Government is investing in the future of Mayo with $3,180,262 in funding for 11 projects under Round 5 of the Building...
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2021
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in...
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2021
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SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan today attended IQRA College to open newly refurbished classrooms, science laboratories and a library that was...
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2021
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The Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Assistant Minister for Local Government Federal Member for Page Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia September...
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2021
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance Senator for South Australia Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator...
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2021
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The Hon Sussan Ley MP - Minister for Environment Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC - Senator for South Australia The Hon David Speirs MP - Minister for Environment and Water 10 September 2021 The...
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2021
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The Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Assistant Minister for Local Government Federal Member for Page Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Liberal Senator for Australia ...
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2021
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The Hon Paul Fletcher MP Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Liberal Senator for South Australia 1 September 2021 Customers in Morphett Vale...
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2021
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Angelica Snowden | The AustralianA burning NBN cable spool on scorched land at Mallacoota, Victoria. Picture: David Caird More than 18 months after the Black Summer bushfires of late 201...
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2021
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MEDIA RELEASE Healthy Rivers Program delivers for communities in Mayo THE HON KEITH PITT MP Minister for Resources and Water Member for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South...
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2021
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Jack Manning | Victor Harbor Times Two Fleurieu Peninsula veterans groups will benefit from more than $18,000 in government funding to support important services for veterans and their families. As part...
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2021
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Jack Manning | Victor Harbor Times Encounter Bay sports clubs have celebrated the official opening of new facilities and upgrades, totalling $1.05 million. The new amenities include unisex changerooms, a medical...
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2021
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The Islander | Dani Brown Domestic tourism on Kangaroo Island is set to bounce back even more, thanks to $2.375 million from the federal government. Four key pillars will hold up...
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Article by Claire Bickers | The Advertiser
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2021
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By Thomas Kelsall A bypass will be built around the traffic-congested Adelaide Hills town of Hahndorf, with the State Government putting forward three proposals for interchanges and link roads between...
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2021
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The Prime Minister today announced the Government would recommend to the Governor-General the establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. I welcome this decision and I thank...
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the remaining Australian troops will depart Afghanistan later this year. This announcement fills me with mixed emotions. Having spent time at the foot...
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2021
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A real privilege to meet such an incredible group of South Australian volunteers who continue to give so much to our local communities. I was honoured to present Peter Dickason...
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Mar
2021
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Road users will soon enjoy a safer, smoother ride on Victor Harbor Road, with just over $3 million worth of resurfacing works getting underway this week. The resurfacing works are...
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2021
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South Australians will be able to travel to Kangaroo Island half-price as part of the Federal Government’s new $1.2 billion aviation and tourism support program. The package announced today will...
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2021
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New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in Mayo thanks to a $1.5 million investment from the Australian and South Australian governments. Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan...
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Nov
2020
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I spoke with David Penberthy and Will Goodings on FIVEaa regarding the vandalism at the War Memorial on North Terrace. As a veteran, I am extremely saddened that someone would...
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2020
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Last week, I was very pleased to view the impressive new arts building at Mount Barker Waldorf School ahead of its opening today. My commitments in Canberra for Budget Estimates...
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2020
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Men’s Sheds across Mayo have been invited to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NSDP). Funded by the Federal Government...
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2020
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The Federal Government is investing in major transport infrastructure projects for the electorate of Mayo as part of our economic recovery plan. Key investments include: - $200 million for the Hahndorf Township...
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2020
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A war of words has erupted after the Victorian Premier sledged South Australia’s decision to re-open borders to visitors from Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. Asked about the...
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2020
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Elias Visontay| The Guardian The South Australian premier, Steven Marshall, federal senators and the state’s largest newspaper have launched a barrage of insults attacking the Victorian leader, Daniel Andrews, after...
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2020
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Jack Manning | The Victor Harbor Times (June 5 2020) The Goolwa Wharf precinct is set to undergo a historic $7.5 million upgrade, following the allocation of funds for the...
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2020
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Matt Couglan | The Canberra Times (February 26 2020) New South Australian Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan has vowed to fight calls to scrap the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The state turned...
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2020
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Gabriella Marchant |ABC North and West SA (February 26 2020) Native title could be extinguished without the consent of traditional owners in certain circumstances if a bill to build a...
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2020
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Jack Manning | The Victor Harbor Times (May 5 2020) The Kuitpo region is set to receive improved mobile phone coverage as part of the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot...
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2020
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The Advertiser SOUTH Australia’s newest Liberal senator will make his federal parliamentary debut today. Former state Upper House president, Andrew McLachlan, will be sworn in to the federal Upper House...
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Feb
2020
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The replacement for South Australian Senator, Cory Bernardi has been officially sworn in. Former President of South Australia’s Upper House, Andrew McLachlan was welcomed to the Senate this afternoon. Mr...
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Feb
2020
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ON Wednesday morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, president of the Legislative Council. In the afternoon at Parliament House, the Governor...
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Feb
2020
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ABC Radio Adelaide and ABC North and West State Upper House Liberal MP, Andrew McLachlan is South Australia’s newest Senator after being officially endorsed to replace Cory Bernardi, who’s retired...
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2020
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Tom Richardson | InDaily The balance of power in the SA Liberal Party has spectacularly shifted with members of the Right faction determining to effectively cut three senior federal MPs...
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2020
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Tom Richardson | InDaily The state Liberals’ conservative faction could be set to formally splinter amid rancour from the weekend’s “epic defeat” for the party’s hard Right, which saw moderate-backed...
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2020
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Daniel Wills | The Advertiser LONG-serving conservative Liberal MP Terry Stephens is poised to take over as Upper House president, after a ceremonial reopening of Parliament this week that the...
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2020
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Alice Workmam | The Australian Upper hand Cory Bernardi’s replacement could make an early appearance in Canberra this week, boosting the government’s upper house numbers to 36 (out of 76)...
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2020
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Matt Smith | The Advertiser LIBERAL Party members have selected former army officer Andrew McLachlan to replace Cory Bernardi in the Senate. Mr McLachlan, pictured, the President of the South...
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2020
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Channel 9 News Cory Bernardi’s resignation from federal politics has made way for the president of South Australia’s Legislative Council, Andrew McLachlan, today chosen by the state Liberals to fill...
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Feb
2020
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Channel 7 News State President of the Legislative Council Liberal member Andrew McLachlan has been endorsed by an overwhelming majority to replace controversial figure Cory Bernardi in the federal senate...
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Feb
2020
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser Sales Job Lawyer Morry Bailes is going all out to win the Senate seat vacated by departing ex-Lib Cory Bernardi. Bailes...
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Feb
2020
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ABC News Andrew McLachlan has been chosen by the South Australian Liberal Party to replace Cory Bernardi in the Senate. The moderate-backed candidate has been the President of the state’s...
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2020
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Tom Richardson | InDaily Factional infighting has exploded ahead of tomorrow’s state Liberal ballot to decide South Australia’s newest senator, with the party’s dominant Right faction “split” and conservative insiders...
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2020
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The South Eastern Times MEMBER for MacKillop Nick McBride will support state colleague and Legislative Council president Andrew McLachlan’s tilt at Federal politics, labelling him as “a great friend of...
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2020
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Daniel Wills, State Political Editor, News Limited (ABC NORTH & WEST 16.54-17.00) Graham: Daniel hello […] the Libs will vote … this weekend on a replacement for Cory Bernardi …...
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2020
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser To the right, quick march LOYALTIES are being tested in the ascendant conservative wing of the SA Liberal Party, as a...
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2020
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Herald News BlazeAid teams are working to clear fire debris and rebuild fences across the district with a large team of volunteers from around the state with some volunteers from...
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Jan
2020
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The Southern Argus BlazeAid teams are working to clear fire debris and rebuild fences across the district with a large team of volunteers from around the State and some from...
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2020
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Paul Osborne | The Advertiser INDEPENDENT South Australian senator Cory Bernardi has formally resigned from Parliament, setting up a threeway Liberal preselection battle. Mr Bernardi was elected as a Liberal...
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2020
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David Penberthy and Will Goodings | Breakfast on FIVEaa David Penberthy: The Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall turns 51 today. Happy Birthday to you Premier. The last thing you...
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Jan
2020
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Greg Brown | The Australian Liberal turncoat Cory Bernardi has formally resigned from parliament, with his exit set to bolster the government’s numbers in the Senate when parliament begins next...
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Jan
2020
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Nick Bonyhady | Sydney Morning Herald Conservative South Australian senator Cory Bernardi has officially resigned from Federal Parliament, handing his spot to the Liberal Party. Senate president Scott Ryan said...
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Jan
2020
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Louis Mayfield | Whyalla News VISITOR: South Australian Legislative Council President Andrew McLachlan was in town on Tuesday. Having spent most of his week helping the recovery efforts in the...
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2020
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Tom Richardson | InDaily Legislative Council president Andrew McLachlan is set to exit state parliament whether or not he snares party support for a vacant Liberal senate seat, declaring he...
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Dec
2019
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Steven Marshall, Premier | ABC RADIO ADELAIDE The Premier: Good afternoon and welcome to Woodside. Today I’m accompanying His Excellency, The Honourable Hieu Van Le, Governor of South Australia on...
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2019
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Tom Richardson | InDaily It’s that time of year again – a moment to reflect on a year that, for many in the Marshall Government, has been a bit of...
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Dec
2019
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ON Tuesday morning at Government House, Mrs Le hosted a morning tea for members and volunteers of The Rose Society of South Australia. In the evening, His Excellency the Governor...
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Dec
2019
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Daniel Wills | The Advertiser MAVERICK SA Liberal Andrew McLachlan will attempt to make the leap to Federal Parliament and is expected to nominate for a Senate run as early...
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Dec
2019
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Tom Richardson | InDaily UPDATED | SA Liberal moderates are rallying to shore up support for Marshall Government minister Michelle Lensink as the party’s Right faction gears up for a...
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2019
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser Deepest Red OUTGOING Senator Cory Bernardi departed politics with an equanimity at odds with his confrontational style. A highlight of his...
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Dec
2019
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On Friday morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, President of the Legislative Council. Later at Torrensville, Mrs Le attended the Thebarton...
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2019
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Tom Richardson EXCLUSIVE | State parliament’s Legislative Council president Andrew McLachlan is considering a bombshell bid to snare outgoing senator Cory Bernardi’s vacant federal seat, in a move that will...
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2019
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Major Christopher Roe | The Exhibitor On 18 September it was time for another Museum Field Day; an activity where we arrange for a visit by our volunteers to interesting...
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2019
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Mel Kitschke | The Stock Journal RURAL South Australians struggling with mental health issues are waiting up to 12 months to see a psychologist in their local area. The alarming...
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2019
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser Cooking Up The sweet tooths of parliament are lining up again at next weekend’s Coonalpyn Show. Riverlander Tim Whetstone’s chocolate mud...
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Oct
2019
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Local News | The Flinders News With the opening of the $250,000 Heiniger shearer training centre at Jamestown Show, there was a flurry of blades. Jean McFarlane, 33, of Melrose...
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Oct
2019
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser Breaking the house rules If you have had the misfortune to wander down North Terrace and popped your head into parliament...
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2019
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Claire Harris & Mel Kitschke | The Stock Journal A NEW shearing shed is set to be officially opened at the Jamestown Show on Sunday, in time for the show’s...
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2019
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser Play Time FORMER TechInSA chief Joe Thorp has landed a gig on the board of the State Theatre Company. Thorp, pictured...
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2019
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Tom Richards In our work as journalists, we have the privilege of meeting and reporting on citizens who possess the power and agency to influence the future of Adelaide. We’ve...
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2019
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Alistair Lawson | Grains Producer Eight of the grain industry’s rising stars are boosting their leadership skills as part of the first intake of Grain Producers SA’s newly-established Emerging Leaders...
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2019
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With Michael McGuire & Paul Starick | The Advertiser Form an orderly queue, please: Cory’s seat up for grabs It’s only three months on from Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s unexpected...
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2019
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Adam Langenberg | Political Reporter Welfare group says hike in Newstart should follow SOUTH Australian MPs will be paid more than $200,000 for the first time, as Premier Steven Marshall’s...
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2019
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ON Wednesday morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, President of the Legislative Council.In the afternoon at the Adelaide Festival Centre, the...
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2019
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Greg Mayfield | Port Pirie Recorder MAYOR Leon Stephens will meet regularly with Premier Steven Marshall to discuss the future of our city. Mr Stephens said Mr Marshall had agreed...
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2019
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ON Wednesday morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Vincent Tarzia MP, Speaker of the House of Assembly. Afterwards the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan...
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2019
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DANIEL WILLS | STATE POLITICAL EDITOR FINANCIAL details of State Parliament’s in-house catering service have been withheld from SA’s budget watchdog, who says MPs fall short of the “accountability” standard...
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2019
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Piper Denholm | Port Pirie Recorder THE new president of the Legislative Council was in Port Pirie on Tuesday to familiarise himself with local leaders and discuss their plans and...
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2019
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Louis Mayfield | Whyalla News FOR the first time a leader of the South Australian Legislative Council has visited Whyalla, with current President Andrew McLachlan meeting Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin...
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Dec
2018
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Adam Langenberg | The Sunday Mail LABOR frontbencher Tom Koutsantonis is South Australia’s naughtiest MP, booted from State Parliament by Speaker Vincent Tarzia once in every three sitting days. Mr...
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Dec
2018
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ON MONDAY afternoon at Government House, His Excellency the Governor and Mrs Le received His Excellency Mr Breandán Ó Caollaí, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Ireland, and Ms Carmel Callan...
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Dec
2018
State Parliament
ON Wednesday morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, President of the Legislative Council. Afterwards the Governor received The Honourable Vincent Tarzia...
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Dec
2018
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Michael Cornish | Spotlight on St John Following on from the Motion that was moved in the Legislative Council on the 14 November, a number of speeches were given in...
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Dec
2018
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Tom Richardson | Notes on Adelaide A phantom poo vandal has been operating deep in the bowels of state parliament house, prompting a stern rebuke from the building’s management to...
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Dec
2018
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ABC Radio Adelaide | ABC Radio Adelaide Both major political parties have indicated their MPs will receive a conscience vote on abortion law changes being introduced to State Parliament. The...
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Dec
2018
State Parliament
The Advertiser QUESTION Time in State Parliament will today be streamed live on Facebook for the first time, as MPs seek to reach a bigger audience. Speaker Vincent Tarzia said...
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2018
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Editorial | The Border Watch THIS week’s backbench revolt against the State Government’s mining bill will see South East MP Nick McBride’s name lodged in the state’s modern political history...
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Nov
2018
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ON WEDNESDAY morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, President of the Legislative Council. Afterwards the Governor received The Honourable Vincent Tarzia...
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Nov
2018
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Emma Luxardo | Il Globo L’evento organizzato dall’Associazione Jus Vitae insieme alla Federazione Calabresi del SA La quinta edizione del Premio Beato Pino Puglisi ADELAIDE – Sabato 3 novembre, presso...
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Nov
2018
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Adam Langenberg | Off the Record MISBEHAVING Upper House MPs could soon be given a hypothetical yellow card and sent to the sin bin under a proposal being canvassed by...
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Oct
2018
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Raquel Mustillo | Border Watch A POTENTIAL breach in parliamentary rules regarding the identical nature of independent MP Troy Bell and Greens MLC Mark Parnell was dismissed by Legislative Council...
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Oct
2018
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Vice-Regal ON WEDNESDAY morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, president of the Legislative Council. Afterwards the Governor received The Honourable Vincent...
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Sep
2018
State Parliament
Tom Richardson | Notes on Adelaide In today’s Notes on Adelaide: questions about whether the Attorney-General breached the ICAC Act, the escapades of a self-referential minister – and did the...
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Sep
2018
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Penola Pennant South East gas activists Adelaide-bound in support of Member for Mount Gambier’s hydraulic fracturing ban ANTI-FRACKING campaigners will again make a 900km round trip to Adelaide today in...
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Sep
2018
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South Eastern Times ANTI-FRACKING campaigners will again make a 900km round trip to Adelaide tomorrow in support of Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell’s bid to ban hydraulic fracturing in...
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Aug
2018
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Raquel Mustillo | Border Watch ANTI-FRACKING campaigners will again make a 900km round trip to Adelaide next week in support of Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell’s bid to ban...
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Jul
2018
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Raquel Mustillo | Border Watch Vocal Protesters thrown out of parliament “SHAME” was the war cry of the 30-strong contingent of protesters after Liberal Party members crossed the floor to...
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Jul
2018
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Adam Langberg | The Advertiser A GROUP of anti-fracking campaigners from the state’s South-East reacted with fury in Parliament yesterday after the Government refused to legislate its 10-year ban on...
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Jul
2018
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Breakfast with Ali Clarke | ABC Radio Adelaide Members of the Limestone Coast Protection Alliance were removed from the Legislative Council yesterday for interjecting when a bill for a moratorium...
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Jun
2018
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Vice-Regal YESTERDAY morning at Government House, His Excellency the Governor received The Honourable Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC, President of the Legislative Council. Later Mrs Le hosted a morning tea for...
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May
2018
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Adam Langenberg | The Advertiser UPPER House President Andrew McLachlan has declared he will not attend any Liberal partyroom meetings to ensure he is seen as independent in the prestigious...
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May
2018
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Raquel Mustillo | South Eastern Times MILLICENT’S shop trading hour debate has made its way to State Parliament, with former treasurer Tom Koutsantonis using the first sitting day to take...
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May
2018
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The Spin Cycle | ABC Radio Adelaide Parliament was back yesterday and Ali is not a big fan of Vincent Tarzia’s acting. He’s not going to win the Laurence Olivier...
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May
2018
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Breakfast | ABC Radio Adelaide “And I thank the chamber for the honour of electing me to be the President of the Council. I will faithfully and honourably serve the...
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May
2018
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Breakfast | ABC Radio Adelaide State Parliament will resume for the first time in more than five months today with a host of changes including a new Liberal Government, Labor...
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Apr
2018
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Lauren Novak | The Advertiser MINISTERS will have to provide answers to Opposition questions within a month as part of changes to make Parliament more accountable. It will be introduced...
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Apr
2018
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Adam Langenberg | The Advertiser A HIGH-RANKING bureaucrat who quit after damning criticism of his department’s handling of child sexual abuse has been appointed as Treasurer Rob Lucas’ chief of...
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Apr
2018
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Incoming Upper House president Andrew McLachlan has agreed to step aside in two years for Liberal right-winger Terry Stephens in a ‘Kirribilli’-style agreement designed to avert a divisive internal ballot...
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Apr
2018
State Parliament
Tom Staggard | Gawler News FORMER Gawler resident and Member of the Legislative Council John Dawkins has been selected to head a new Liberal Party suicide prevention council, a week...
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Apr
2018
State Parliament
Daniel Wills | The Advertiser VETERAN Liberal MP John Dawkins will head a new State Government council on suicide prevention, aiming to tackle a problem that claims more lives than...
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Mar
2018
State Parliament
Dean Jaensch | The Advertiser THE Marshall Liberal government is entrenched in office, with 25 of the 47 seats in the House of Assembly. But will the parliament allow it...
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Mar
2018
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Daniel Wills, Paul Starick | The Advertiser NEW Liberal MP Dennis Hood will agitate for the State Government to revive plans to store high-level nuclear waste in SA, after abandoning...
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Mar
2018
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Daniel Wills | The Advertiser TWO former Liberal frontbenchers are set to battle it out for the lucrative position of Upper House President in a partyroom meeting today that will...
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Mar
2018
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Tim Dornin | AAP After seeing off the challenge from Nick Xenophon at the state election, Liberal Vincent Tarzia is set to be the next speaker of the South Australian...
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Feb
2018
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Raquel Mustillo | Border Watch Wade outlines $20m Liberal country investment for medical professionals RECRUITING and retaining resident specialists was the topic of discussion at last week’s Liberal Party health...
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Jan
2018
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POWER TO THE HACs | Celeste Newbery STATE Liberal spokesperson for health Stephen Wade says the party will give more power to local health advisory councils (HAC) if elected in...
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Jan
2018
State Parliament
TOM STAGGARD | The Bunyip LIBERAL candidate for Light Karen McColl officially launched her election campaign over the weekend, as she ramps up preparations for the state election in March...
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Dec
2017
State Parliament
ANDREW MCLACHLAN | COMMENT PUBLIC architecture reflects the community at the time of its construction. When our children reflect on this era they may view our recent modernist constructions as...
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Dec
2017
State Parliament
SHERADYN HOLDERHEAD | POLITICAL REPORTER THE public’s right to know is being thwarted by a legal loophole that allows State Government Ministers and police to hide sensitive documents from public...
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Nov
2017
State Parliament
CULTURE CLUBBED | PENNY DEBELLE SA HEALTH has been condemned for its “culture of blame, fear of retribution and inertia” in a parliamentary report that also highlighted the role of...
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Nov
2017
State Parliament
ADAM LANGENBERG A LIBERAL backbencher has crossed the floor to reject “oppressive” legislation that would make it easier to prosecute members of 10 outlaw bikie gangs. Liberal MLC Andrew McLachlan...
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Sep
2017
State Parliament
ADAM LANGENBERG | POLITICAL REPORTER A LIBERAL backbencher has delivered a tirade at Labor for accepting the “vote of a child pornographer” after he was quizzed about when he knew...
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Aug
2017
State Parliament
PETER KOHN A BID last week to push South Australia’s upper house into urging unconditional recognition of a Palestinian state has been thwarted and replaced by a far more balanced...
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Aug
2017
State Parliament
SOUTH Australia’s Upper House has rejected a push to recognise a Palestinian state, after a last-minute change of heart from Nick Xenophon Team MP John Darley. SA’s Lower House became...
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Aug
2017
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AIJAC congratulates South Australian Legislative Council’s positive resolution on Israeli-Palestinian peace August 10, 2017 The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) today congratulated South Australia’s Legislative Council on passing a...
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Aug
2017
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DANIEL WILLS A CONTROVERSIAL SA Upper House push from Labor and the Greens that calls for rapid recognition of a Palestinian state could be defeated, amid a last-minute push from...
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Jul
2017
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DANIEL WILLS | STATE POLITICAL EDITOR SOUTH Australia’s Upper House is set to call for immediate moves to recognise a Palestinian state, amid a groundswell within Labor to soften its...
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Jul
2017
State Parliament
Kapunda Liberal Branch members and several supporters from nearby branches were pleased to hear from Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston at the recent Kapunda Branch Mid-Year dinner meeting held at...
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May
2017
State Parliament
By ADAM LANGENBERG STATE Parliament could vote on decriminalising sex work within months after an Upper House committee recommended South Australia become the second state to do so. Liberal MLC...
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May
2017
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By Sheradyn Holderhead ATTORNEY-GENERAL John Rau has walked away from his controversial plan to force accused criminals to reveal key details of their case before trial. The Opposition and crossbenchers...
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May
2017
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Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey was in Coober Pedy recently to attend an AGM of the local Liberal Party. Mr. Ramsey took the opportunity to meet with some members...
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Apr
2017
State Parliament
Sheradyn Holderhead Political Reporter ATTORNEY-GENERAL John Rau’s plan to force accused criminals to reveal key details of their case before trial is set to be dealt a fatal blow as...
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Feb
2017
State Parliament
Changes pushed to whistleblower laws by SA Liberals, crossbench MPs Adam Langenberg, Political Reporter, The Advertiser February 15, 2017 8:12pmPolitical fight over strengthening whistleblower lawsJohn Rau’s vow to keep us...
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Feb
2017
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SA Police get more power to search, ban troublemakers in entertainment precincts, under new laws February 15, 20172:56pm SA Police will now have the power to search or ban troublemakers...
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Feb
2017
State Parliament
Changes pushed to whistleblower laws by SA Liberals, crossbench MPs Adam Langenberg, Political Reporter, The Advertiser February 15, 2017 8:12pm WHISTLEBLOWERS would be able to speak with journalists without fear...
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Feb
2017
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Review details sought By Sandra Morello7 Feb 2017, 11:30 p.m. CALL FOR ACTION: Liberal health spokesperson Stephen Wade flanked by colleagues Troy Bell and Andrew McLachlan calls on Country Health...
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Jan
2017
State Parliament
MATT CARCICH Port Augusta recreational fishers met with state Liberal MLC Andrew McLachlan to voice concerns about recent changes to recreational fishing rules. Some of the recent changes to recreational...
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Nov
2016
State Parliament
SEAN FEWSTER ADAM LANGENBERG ATTORNEY-GENERAL John Rau says he was “entitled” to apply be a Senior Counsel – but those who must be consulted about the honour learned of his...
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Nov
2016
State Parliament
Sheradyn Holderhead WHISTLEBLOWERS should be able to turn to the media to reveal corruption or malpractice to ensure issues are uncovered, the state’s anticorruption watchdog says. Independent Commissioner Against Corruption...
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Oct
2016
State Parliament
Lauren Novak | Political Reporter THE “reality” of sex work in Adelaide has been graphically detailed to MPs preparing to make recommendations about whether the state should decriminalise prostitution. In...
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Oct
2016
State Parliament
A politician getting caught on a sex tour would normally be something of a sackable offence. Especially if pictures come to light. But Labor’s Tung Ngo, Liberal Andrew McLachlan and...
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Sep
2016
State Parliament
A bill on the redevelopment of the Festival Plaza passes the Upper House. State Liberal MP Andrew McLachlan says he fears the redevelopment of the Festival Plaza will end up...
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Aug
2016
State Parliament
The Hon Andrew McLachlan MLC, was the guest speaker at the recent Kapunda Liberal Branch August Dinner Meeting held at the North Kapunda Hotel. Mr McLachlan spoke about the latest...
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Jul
2016
State Parliament
Street Fight – The Advertiser – 19 July 2016
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Jul
2016
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The South Australian Liberal MP Andrew McLachlan has proposed a quota of defence veterans for recruitment in the state public service. He believes it could be modelled on a program...
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Jun
2016
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By Lauren Novak | Political Reporter YOUNG people who send sexually explicit photos could still be charged with child pornography offences, after a bid by the Opposition to limit such...
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Jun
2016
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By Daniel Wills | State Political Editor AMID serious privacy fears crossbench state MPs have locked in behind a plan to make police ask for traditional ID cards before they...
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Jun
2016
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ABC News_SA Upper House memebrs attack ‘rubbish’ double dissolution bill
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May
2016
State Parliament
The Leader – Liberals gather in Gawler
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Apr
2016
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Lib Says Laws on Bikies Too Harsh – The Advertsier – 7 April 2016
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Feb
2016
State Parliament
Off the Grid – The Advertiser – 27 February 2016
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Dec
2015
State Parliament
Five alleged Hells Angels members are the first to be charged under controversial new “guilt by association” laws in South Australia. The legislation came into force during August and restricts...
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Dec
2015
State Parliament
Sheradyn Holderhead
Political Reporter
Advertiser Article – Rau against law aimed at helping reveal truth
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Aug
2015
State Parliament
By Max Opray The State Government has been slammed for rushing anti-bikie laws through parliament late last week, just months before three parliamentary inquiries into organised crime legislation are due...
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Jul
2015
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Daniel WillsState Political EditorAdvertiser Article – Gangs Outlawed
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Jul
2015
State Parliament
By Tom Fedorowytsch Ten bikie clubs operating in South Australia are expected to be declared criminal organisations in a matter of days after controversial legislation passed the state’s Parliament.The bill...
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Mar
2015
State Parliament
The final resting place of a Gallipoli Digger will remain undisturbed after a fellow veteran stepped in to pay his interment fee…
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