20 Feb 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: South Australian flow monitoring issues

I question the MDBA on issues pertaining to inaccurate water flow measurements taken in South Australia during flooding events.

20 Feb 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Inspector-General of Water Compliance's first annual report

I query Inspector-General for Water Compliance the Hon Troy Grant on the development of the office, following the publication of its first annual report.

20 Feb 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Lake Bonney salinity and SA water quality

I question Andrew McConville, Chief Executive MDBA and Simon Banks, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on the impacts of salinity levels in Lake Bonney, following recent flooding in South Australia.

20 Feb 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Environmental impacts of South Australia floods PART 2

I question Andrew McConville, Chief Executive MDBA and Simon Banks, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on the impacts of recent flooding in South Australia.

20 Feb 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Environmental impacts of South Australia floods PART 1

I question Andrew McConville, Chief Executive MDBA and Simon Banks, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on the impacts of recent flooding in South Australia.

24 Nov 2021

Federal Parliament

Question Time: November 22nd 2021

My questions were directed to Minister for Finance Senator Birmingham regarding the Morrison Government's National Plan and how it is providing for economic opportunities following the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Oct 2021

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates October 29 2021: Fighting for the River Murray

I asked a number of questions concerning the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on topics including floodplain harvesting, how water efficiency projects are assessed and the pricing of water returned to the...

18 Jun 2021

Federal Parliament

Question Time: 16th June 2021

My questions were to the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Seselja regarding the successful Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme.

2 Jun 2021

Federal Parliament

Budget Estimates 2021: Fighting for our paramedics

2 Jun 2021

Federal Parliament

Budget Estimates 2021: Protecting our River Murray

I came to Canberra this week with one thing in mind: to make sure South Australia gets what the Murray-Darling Basin Plan says we deserve. 

25 Mar 2021

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates: access to health services in our regions

The 2020-21 Budget delivered significant investments to improve access to health services in our regions.  But we must continue to find ways to overcome the challenges relating to the retention...

24 Mar 2021

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates: Ensuring paramedics receive Federal and State support

Paramedics need our support and deserve strong advocacy at both State and Federal levels.  We know that the life of a paramedic can be adversely affected due to the trauma...

3 Feb 2021

Federal Parliament

Question Time: The Morrison Government's priorities for our Nation in 2021

My first question for 2021 ✔️ And the first question to my colleague, Senator Simon Birmingham in his capacity as Leader of the Government in the Senate representing the Prime...

9 Dec 2020

Federal Parliament

Keeping Australians safe online

Ensuring Australians are safe online and protected from cyber security threats is a crucial focus of the Morrison Government. You can watch my question to the Minister representing the Minister...

2 Dec 2020

Federal Parliament

Question Time: Assisting businesses and supporting Australians in their employment

Back in Canberra for two weeks of Parliament! ✔ Our country's economic recovery is very much the focus of the Morrison Government, as well as keeping all Australians safe. In...

9 Nov 2020

Federal Parliament

Budget Estimates: The recap

It was a busy two weeks in Canberra for one of the most significant events in the Senate calendar, Budget Estimates!

9 Nov 2020

Federal Parliament

Budget Estimates: Murray-Darling Basin Plan

The health of our river is a unifying cause for South Australians. This is why it is integral that transparency mechanisms are in place to hold our upstream State's accountable...

23 Oct 2020

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates 21 October: Holding the ABC to account

During a Senate Estimates hearing on 21 October, I questioned how the Australian Broadcasting Corporation measures its efficiency in comparison to other public broadcasters. 

2 Sep 2020

Federal Parliament

Question Time: An update on Australia’s defence strategic policy

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (14:29): My question is for the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. Can the minister outline how the Morrison government is updating Defence’s strategic policy and sharpening...

2 Sep 2020

Federal Parliament

Question Time: $69 million investment in South Australia’s skills and training sector

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (14:05): My question is to the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator Cash. Can the minister please update the Senate on how the...

15 Jun 2020

Federal Parliament

Expanding Australia’s Defence co-operation with India – Questions Without Notice

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (14:50): My question is for the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. Can the minister outline how Australia will expand defence cooperation with India following the elevation...

15 Jun 2020

Federal Parliament

Supporting small business during and post COVID-19 – Questions Without Notice

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (14:05): My question is to Senator Cash, the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. How is the Morrison government extending support to help Australia’s...

28 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Indigenous STEM education

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:22): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN...

31 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Ausbiotech Conference – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:51): Supplementary question: minister, you mentioned export markets. Which is our largest export market for this industry sector in South Australia? The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister...

31 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Our Jobs Plan

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:57): My question is for the Minister for Employment. Minister, it has been three years since the government released its Our Jobs Plan. I ask the...

28 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Early Commercialisation Fund – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:50): Supplementary: can the minister indicate—and I may not have heard him—whether any of those undertakings involve keeping a certain level of employment in the state...

28 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Member for Mount Gambier – Question to Andrew

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (14:59): My questions are to the Hon. Andrew McLachlan MLC: 1. Can the member advise when he first learned that the member for Mount Gambier, Troy...

28 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Member for Mount Gambier – Supplementary/President’s ruling

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (15:07): Supplementary: did the honourable member know of these incidents involving the member for Mount Gambier, Troy Bell, before the information was published and made available...

28 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Member for Mount Gambier – Answer from Andrew

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:04): Thank you, Mr President. I will address my response to the Hon. Gail Gago through you, Mr President. I thank the honourable member for her...

27 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Early Commercialisation Fund

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:49): Can the minister advise the chamber of the size of the grants and what undertakings the companies had to give in order to receive the...

27 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Early Commercialisation Fund – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:49): Can I ask also a supplementary in relation to what undertaking some companies had to give for those grants? The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for...

19 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Sexual Harrassment, South Australia Police

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:59): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: My question follows...

10 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Prisoner Reoffending

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:22): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Correctional Services a question regarding the Strategic Policy Panel report. Leave granted...

10 Aug 2017

State Parliament

South Australia Police Aerial Operations

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (14:53): Can the minister advise the chamber: what is the ongoing maintenance cost of the new equipment? The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for...

4 Jul 2017

State Parliament

Aboriginal Reference Group

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:26 :26 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Correctional Services a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

21 Jun 2017

State Parliament

Manufacturing Works Review

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:19 :45 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question. Members interjecting: The PRESIDENT...

20 Jun 2017

State Parliament

Early Commercialisation Fund

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:53 :11 ): My question is for the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation. Last week, in answer to a question, you indicated that since its...

31 May 2017

State Parliament

Ice Taskforce

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 :20 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police a question in regard to the Ice Taskforce...

30 May 2017

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:28 :18 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

19 May 2017

State Parliament

SAFECOM

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:54 :21 ): My question is directed to the Minister for Emergency Services: can the minister advise the chamber whether there are any extant plans...

17 May 2017

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:15 :57 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

16 May 2017

State Parliament

Career and Workforce Development Centre

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:10 :50 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

11 May 2017

State Parliament

Innovation Voucher Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:52 :18 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

10 May 2017

State Parliament

Innovation Voucher Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:02 :40 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation and Automotive Transformation a question. Leave...

13 Apr 2017

State Parliament

South Australian Ice Taskforce

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:48 :50 ): My question is to the Minister for Police and relates to the Ice Taskforce. Minister, in your role as chair of the...

11 Apr 2017

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:42 :27 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

28 Mar 2017

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:17 :08 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question. Leave granted. The Hon...

28 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Mr B Tassone

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:04 ): My question is for the Minister for Correctional Services. Are the terms and reasons for the $100,000 settlement that was negotiated by the...

16 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Aboriginal Constitutional Recognition

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:56 ): Minister, will the treaties require legislative underpinning? The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing...

15 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Rigney, Mr R.G.

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:16 ): My question is for the Minister for Correctional Services. Has the Department for Correctional Services’ internal review into the circumstances surrounding the failure...

7 Dec 2016

State Parliament

Taylor, Mr C.

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:06 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police a question regarding Conan Taylor, the escapee. Leave granted...

1 Dec 2016

State Parliament

Strategic Policy Advisory Panel

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Correctional Services. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

18 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:21 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question relating to employment data. Leave granted...

17 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Police Recruitment

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:51 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police a question regarding SAPOL officer recruitment. Leave granted. The...

16 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Police Recruitment – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:21 ): Supplementary: minister, how many of the graduates from the academy this year had university degrees? The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister...

16 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Our Jobs Plan

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: Mr President, I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment a question regarding the government’s Our Jobs Plan. Just to...

15 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Bushfire Preparedness

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:27 ): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Are there any plans to reduce the high fuel loads in the Adelaide Hills...

3 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:43 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question regarding the Automotive Workers in Transition...

2 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Ice Addiction

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:16 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police in his capacity as Minister for Correctional Services questions...

1 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Rigney, Mr R.G.

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Correctional Services a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: On 26 July...

20 Oct 2016

State Parliament

Manufacturing Sector

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation questions regarding the government’s manufacturing works program...

19 Oct 2016

State Parliament

Indigenous Women, Incarceration

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:23 ): My question is to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. Can the minister advise the chamber what strategy the government has implemented...

27 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Prisoner Support and Treatment

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:54 ): My question is to the Minister for Correctional Services: does the minister accept that there is a strong correlation between prison overcrowding and...

21 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Rigney, Mr R.G..

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:17 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Correctional Services a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN...

21 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Police Search and Arrest Powers

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:37 ): Have the police officers referred to in the Ombudsman’s report been disciplined? The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services...

4 Aug 2016

State Parliament

South Australia Police

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:16 :25 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN...

27 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Business Transformation Voucher Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:15 ): My question is to the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation. In answer to my question on 5 July this year the minister indicated...

26 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Northern Economic Plan

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:29 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: On...

7 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Correctional Services, Veterans

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:55 ): My question is for the Minister for Correctional Services. How many ex-service personnel and veterans of operational service are currently in the correctional...

5 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Business Transformation Voucher Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:34 ): My question is to the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation. Can the minister advise the chamber how many applications the government has received...

23 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Emergency Services

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:53 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Emergency Services a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN...

22 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Building Family Opportunities

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:19 :46 ): My question is for the Minister for Employment. Can the minister advise the chamber how many people have gained employment through the...

9 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:52 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

7 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Country Fire Service

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:23 :47 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Emergency Services a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L...

24 May 2016

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:59 :54 ): My question is directed to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Within what time frame will the Automotive Supplier Diversification Program and the...

14 Apr 2016

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:13 :28 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Automotive Transformation a question regarding the Automotive Supplier Diversification...

13 Apr 2016

State Parliament

Police Ombudsman

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 :21 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Police a question. Leave granted. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN...

12 Apr 2016

State Parliament

Onkaparinga SES

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 :55 ): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Now that the Onkaparinga SES volunteers have voted to wind up the unit...

24 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:09 :09 ): My question is to the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation and Automotive Transformation. Can the minister advise the chamber how many workers...

23 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Aboriginal Employment Industry Clusters Program – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:39 :54 ): Will the minister advise the chamber how he is going to measure the success of the program? For example, are we tracking...

23 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Country Fire Service

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:43 :55 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Emergency Services a question regarding the Sampson Flat and...

10 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Emergency Services Levy

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:10 :15 ): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Can the minister rule out that the emergency services levy will be increased...

9 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Onkaparinga SES

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:04 :10 ): My question is for the Minister for Emergency Services. Is the minister aware of the longstanding issues in the Onkaparinga SES Unit...

24 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Country Fire Service

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:05 :00 ): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Can the minister advise when will the CFS volunteers receive a second set...

23 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Northern Economic Plan

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:42 :02 ): I have a supplementary question. Can the minister advise how his department will measure the success of that function, other than by...

23 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Body Image Campaign

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:24 :06 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, representing the Minister for the...

23 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Northern Economic Plan – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:43 :30 ): I have a supplementary question. Will the department be collecting data from the small businesses so that it can measure the extent...

11 Feb 2016

State Parliament

South Australian Micro Finance Fund

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:06 :29 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question regarding the South Australian...

11 Feb 2016

State Parliament

South Australian Micro Finance Fund – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:10 :10 ): Supplementary: can the minister advise the chamber how many applications for grants have been refused? The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment...

10 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Country Fire Service

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:41 :54 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Emergency Services a question in relation to the Country...

10 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Country Fire Service – Supplementary

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:43 :12 ): Supplementary arising out of the minister’s question: has the minister given any consideration to installing cab pump starting switches on CFS trucks...

9 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Country Fire Service

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:45 :22 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Emergency Services a question regarding the Country Fire Service...

10 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:46 :31 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question regarding the South Australian...

10 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund – Supplementary (1)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:48 :26 ): Supplementary: can the minister confirm that part of my original question of whether these industry experts are subject to the jurisdiction of...

10 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund – Supplementary (2)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:49 :05 ): Can the minister confirm whether these secret advisers are bound by confidentiality agreements not to reveal their own identity? The Hon. K.J...

9 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund – Supplementary (2)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:49 :05 ): Can the minister confirm whether these secret advisers are bound by confidentiality agreements not to reveal their own identity? The Hon. K.J...

9 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:11 :48 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question regarding the South Australian...

8 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Manufacturing Works Program – Review – Supplementary (1)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:02 :22 ): Supplementary: can the minister advise the chamber what constitutes a formal follow-up? Is that process one that has been designed in response...

8 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Manufacturing Works Program – Review

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:59 :33 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question regarding the Manufacturing Works...

8 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Manufacturing Works Program – Review – Supplementary (2)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 :13 ): Supplementary: whilst I am always thankful— Members interjecting: The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: —for the minister’s kind words about my...

8 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Manufacturing Works Program – Review – Supplementary (3)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:04 :01 ): Supplementary: can the minister advise the chamber whether there is a timetable for the completion of implementation of the recommendations of the...

3 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Female Entrepreneurship

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for the Status of Women a question regarding female entrepreneurship. Leave granted. The Hon...

2 Dec 2015

State Parliament

TAFE SA

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:45 :33 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Higher Education, Employment and Skills a question regarding TAFE...

17 Nov 2015

State Parliament

Manufacturing Works Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:41 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question regarding the government’s Manufacturing Works...

28 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Apprentices and Trainees

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:33 ): Thank you, Mr President. My question is to the Minister for Employment, Higher Education— Members interjecting: The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Ridgway, your...

15 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Industry

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:38 ): My question is to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Will the government grant of $450,000 provided to the Edinburgh Park-based business ZF Lemforder...

13 Oct 2015

State Parliament

South Australian Micro Finance Fund

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:20 ): My question is to the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation: on how many occasions did the panel assessing the inaugural 46 applications for...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Medical Technologies Program – Supplementary Question

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:05 ): Supplementary, Mr President: what is the interest rate, if any, on the $3 million loan? The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Manufacturing and...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program – Supplementary Question

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:03 ): I have a supplementary question. Whilst I appreciate the minister’s invitation to dinner, the minister has outlined the reporting requirements, which I understand...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:01 ): My question is to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Having regard to the guidelines dated 2014 for the Automotive Supplier Diversification Program, what...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program – Supplementary Question (2)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:05 ): I have a further supplementary. Does that mean there’s no systematic audit or some audit program across all the grants, regardless of the...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program – Supplementary Question (4)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:06 ): I have a further supplementary. I should say that I am not making inquiries regarding any specific company or making any assertion regarding...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program – Supplementary Question (3)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:05 ): I have a further supplementary. Does the department have a general audit program in relation to its grants program concerning the automotive supplier...

22 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:07 ): My question is to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Who is responsible for reviewing the six-monthly reports that are required to be submitted...

9 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Supplier Diversification Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:12 ): My question is to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Did the government-funded review costing $29,000 for the Edinburgh Park based business ZF Lemforder...

30 Jul 2015

State Parliament

WorkReady

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:45 :18 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Higher Education, Employment and Skills a question regarding the...

2 Jul 2015

State Parliament

South Australian Micro Finance Fund

The PRESIDENT: The honourable and gallant and debonair Mr McLachlan. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:53 :13 ): Thank you. I am glad that your eyes are working on this...

1 Jul 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Workers in Transition Program

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:01 :34 ): Thank you, Mr President; thank you for noticing once again. My question is directed to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Will the...

18 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Spencer Gulf and Outback Community Engagement Team

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:12 :53 ): My question is directed to the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation. Can the minister advise the chamber of the make-up of the...

16 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Transformation Scheme

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:04 :44 ): Thank you, Mr President, for noticing. My question is directed to the Minister for Automotive Transformation. Have the 15 registered training organisations...

4 Jun 2015

State Parliament

South Australia’s Manufacturing Industry

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:54 :00 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation a question regarding South Australia’s manufacturing...

14 May 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund – Number of applications for grants

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:19 ): My question is directed to the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation. How many applications has the Department of State Development received for the...

13 May 2015

State Parliament

Micro Finance Fund – Panel appointments

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:14 ): My question is for the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation. Has the panel for the assessment of grants from the South Australian Micro...

12 May 2015

State Parliament

Medical Students – Update on the effect of the Repat’s closure on Medical Students

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:15 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills a question regarding South Australian...

7 May 2015

State Parliament

Supplementary – Body Image Campaign and Grid Girls at the Clipsal 500

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:47 ): I congratulate the minister on the initiative. What will be the approach of the campaign in relation to the use of young women...

6 May 2015

State Parliament

University Withdrawal Rates

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:19 ): Mr President, I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills a question regarding...

5 May 2015

State Parliament

Low University Enrolment levels for South Australian Males

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:12 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Higher Education, Employment and Skills a question regarding male university...

26 Mar 2015

State Parliament

Closure of Hospitality Group Training (HGT) and the Future of Staff and Students of HGT

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:17 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills a question regarding the recent...

25 Mar 2015

State Parliament

Education Students requiring master’s degrees

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:18 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills a question regarding education students...

24 Mar 2015

State Parliament

Veterans Graves

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:15 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, representing the Attorney-General, a question...

18 Mar 2015

State Parliament

The Government’s Body Image Campaign and the Clipsal 500 Grid Girls

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:48 :35 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for the Status of Women a question about the government’s...

12 Feb 2015

State Parliament

Employment Figures-lack of progress in increasing proportion of older South Australians in the workforce

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:15 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills a question about employment in...

11 Feb 2015

State Parliament

Vocational Education and Training – Shortage in practical skill training for electronic engineering students and graduates

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:24 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment and Higher Education Skills a question regarding skills shortages...

10 Feb 2015

State Parliament

Automotive Industry – Impact of Holden’s Closure on other sectors

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:18 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation and Automotive Transformation a question regarding the...

25 Jan 2015

State Parliament

Medical Students – Effect of the Repat’s closure on Medical Students

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:18 ): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, a question about medical students...