16 Nov 2023

Federal Parliament

Speech: Calling for national framework for presumptive PSTD legislation for paramedics

Paramedics are exceptional Australians. All governments, both state and federal, must do everything they can to support our paramedics and their families. The Senate has passed legislation that would reverse...

20 Oct 2023

Federal Parliament

Speech: Supporting first responders suffering with PTSD

I speak on the need for presumptive legislation at the state and federal level concerning PTSD compensation claims for first responders. 

20 Oct 2023

Federal Parliament

Speech: Condemning terror attacks in Israel

In the Senate Chamber, I express my support for Israel and my concerns about the rise of antisemitism in Australia. I condemn the terrorist attacks by Hamas. Israel has a right...

10 Aug 2023

Federal Parliament

Speech: Walk for a Veteran 2023

I speak on the 2023 Walk for a Veteran event. Walk for a Veteran raises funds and awareness to support South Australian veterans, emergency responders and their families.

14 Jun 2023

Federal Parliament

Speech: Vale Jean Lawrie

Jean Lawrie 25 February 1928 - 29 May 2023 I pay tribute to Jean Lawrie in the Senate. I thank her for all the support that she provided to me...

26 May 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: Ongoing environmental impacts of South Australian floods

I question the MDBA and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the ongoing environmental impacts of the 2022/23 South Australian floods.

26 May 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: South Australian Hydrogen project water usage

I question the MDBA and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water on the South Australian Labor Government's plan to use River Murray water for hydrogen generation.

26 May 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: Goolwa River Research Hub

I question the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water on the progress of establishing a River Research Institute in the town of Goolwa.

26 May 2023

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: Murray Darling Basin Authority's contractual arrangements with PwC

I question the Murray Darling Basin Authority regarding their contractual arrangements with PwC.

10 May 2023

Federal Parliament

Speech: Legacy Centenary Torch Relay

I address the Senate Chamber on the important work of Legacy Australia in the veteran community. Legacy supports more than 40,000 partners and children of veterans who gave their lives...

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.

10 Feb 2023

Federal Parliament

Condolence motion: Senator Jim Molan AO DSC

I rise to speak to the Senate's condolence motion recognising the late Senator Jim Molan AO DSC.

11 Nov 2022

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates November 11, 2022: Floodplain Harvesting

In Senate Estimates I query Murray Darling Basin Authority representatives on floodplain harvesting regulation and its impacts on the Murray Darling system.

11 Nov 2022

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates: November 11, 2022: South Australia's appointment of a River Commissioner

In Senate Estimates I query what the South Australian River Commissioner has achieved following his appointment by the State Labor Government.

11 Nov 2022

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates November 11, 2022: River Murray flows to South Australia

In Senate Estimates, Murray Darling Basin Authority Chief Executive Andrew McConvill and Executive Director River Management Andrew Reynolds confirmed to me that flows into South Australia are set to reach...

23 Sep 2022

Federal Parliament

Address to His Majesty King Charles III

Following a 15-day mourning period, the Senate sat on Friday and passed a motion agreeing to an Address to His Majesty King Charles III, expressing the Senate’s sympathy concerning the...

9 Sep 2022

Federal Parliament

Signing of the Condolence Book for Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

On the morning of Friday, September 9, 2022, I joined my fellow Presiding Officers and the Prime Minister of Australia to sign the Condolence Book for Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.

5 Sep 2022

Federal Parliament

Questions Without Notice: Supporting South Australia's Space Industry

I hold the Labor Government to account over reports that the Space Industry Association of Australia has had no substantial engagement with the space industry by any ministerial office in...

26 Jul 2022

Federal Parliament

Election as Deputy President of the Senate: July 26, 2022

Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC is elected as Deputy President and Chair of Committees, during the opening sitting day of the 47th Parliament of Australia. A transcript of the proceedings can...

18 Feb 2022

Federal Parliament

Senate Estimates February 18, 2022: Fighting for the River Murray

During Senate Estimates, I question the Murray Darling Basin Authority on controversial floodplain harvesting regulations introduced by the NSW Government and their potential impacts on South Australia.

10 Feb 2022

Federal Parliament

Questions Without Notice: Management of aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic

I speak on the Federal Government's management of aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Dec 2021

Federal Parliament

Speech - Decarbonisation and its associated challenges | University of Adelaide annual ICFS Symposium 2021

I speak in-depth on decarbonisation and its associated challenges at the University of Adelaide 2021 Finance, Investment and Business Symposium.

30 Nov 2021

Federal Parliament

Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Transparent Patient Outcomes) Bill 2021 Second Reading

I speak on the Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Transparent Patient Outcomes) Bill 2021 and express my thoughts on the proposed legislation.

25 Nov 2021

Federal Parliament

Adjournment Speech: Hub Gymnastics

I spoke about the fantastic community club Hub Gymnastics and the dedication of club staff and volunteers. I also raised the club’s desperate need to expand their home - the...

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...

24 Jun 2021

Federal Parliament

Fighting for the full delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan

I spoke on the Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021 which supports the successful delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The River Murray is a unifying cause for...

17 Mar 2021

Federal Parliament

Adjournment Speech: The story of REDARC Electronics

Back in Parliament and doing one of the things I enjoy most as a Senator – bringing prominence to amazing South Australian businesses that are providing great employment opportunities for...

4 Feb 2021

Federal Parliament

Highlighting the work of RSB in the Senate

'Operation K9' lead by the Royal Society of the Blind (RSB) is changing the lives of so many, especially our veterans suffering from PTSD. This week in the Chamber, I was...

2 Dec 2020

Federal Parliament

Disaster Relief Australia Speech: 1 December

Almost one year has passed since bushfires started burning across South Australia causing loss of life and devastation. The impact of the 'Black Summer' fires is still being felt by...

11 Nov 2020

Federal Parliament

Field of Remembrance vandalism

Each year in the lead up to Remembrance Day, South Australian school children and veterans place crosses on the lawns near the National War Memorial, building the RSL's 'Field of...

2 Sep 2020

Federal Parliament

Highlighting the efforts of the Morrison Government during the COVID-19 pandemic

Senator McLachlan (South Australia) (16:53): I rise to speak to a matter of urgency moved by Senator Keneally, which concerns and incorporates some, in my view, unfair criticisms of the...

17 Jun 2020

Federal Parliament

Thank you, paramedics

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (20:23): I wish to pay tribute to all of the paramedics in Australia, especially those in my home state of South Australia. In many ways they...

15 Jun 2020

Federal Parliament

Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (10:33): I rise to support the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020. This bill seeks to further support Australian working mothers and families by...

15 Jun 2020

Federal Parliament

COVID-19: Economic Support and Recovery Motion

Senator McLACHLAN (South Australia) (16:12): I rise to speak against the motion moved by Senator Siewert. The motion asks the Senate to note a bill that they’ve introduced, and also...

26 Feb 2020

Federal Parliament

Maiden Speech in the Senate

Senator McLachlan (South Australia) (17:01): Thank you, Mr President, and I wish to thank you for your kind welcome to the Senate. I also thank you for your wisdom and the...

5 Feb 2020

Federal Parliament

Valedictory

The PRESIDENT: I call the Hon. Andrew McLachlan CSC MLC. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (17:16): Thank you, Mr President. I would like to congratulate you on your election to the...

10 Dec 2019

State Parliament

Adjournment Debate

The PRESIDENT (17:17): I would like to thank all the members for their support and forbearance, in particular the whip officers and their staff. I thank the Clerk and the...

10 Dec 2019

State Parliament

Return to Work, Health Benefits

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Franks. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Thank you, Mr President, for the call, and I believe congratulations are in order for your nomination for the Senate...

2 Oct 2019

State Parliament

Keynote address to the French Australian Chamber of Commerce

As the keynote speaker at the French Australian Chamber of Commerce’s Adelaide Business Forum I was asked to share my reflections on ethical practices in the financial services industry.

18 Aug 2019

State Parliament

Commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day and the Battle of Long Tan Address

Your Excellency. My Federal and State Parliamentary colleagues. Distinguished guests. Veterans – I wish to especially acknowledge our Vietnam Veterans as well as the families that love and support you...

6 Dec 2018

State Parliament

Adjournment Debate

The traditional Adjournment Motion is moved at the end of the last Sitting Day of the Parliamentary Year and allows Members to speak on any matter they see fit. Traditionally...

29 May 2018

State Parliament

Members, New and Former

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:36): I seek leave to move a motion without notice expressing the thanks of the council to former members and to welcome new members. Leave...

3 May 2018

State Parliament

President, Election

The CLERK: I inform the council of the resignation of the Hon. R.P. Wortley as President of the Legislative Council. The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (11:26): I move: That the...

30 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio No. 3) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (17:06): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio No. 3) Bill 2017. The bill amends various extant acts, largely in response to relatively...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Youths Sentenced as Adults) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (12:55): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Youths Sentenced as Adults) Bill. I speak on behalf of the Liberal Party and indicate that we...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Police Ombudsman’s Annual Report

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (17:26): In respect of this motion, the Liberal Party notes the allegations that are made in the Police Ombudsman’s report, acknowledges that they are very serious...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Adelaide Architecture

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:58): Adelaide was founded with such aspiration. The city was planned by Light and settled by those freely seeking a better life, rather than arriving in...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Criminal Law (Sentencing) (Mandatory Imprisonment for Serious Domestic Violence Offenders) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (19:51): I rise to speak to the Criminal Law (Sentencing) (Mandatory Imprisonment for Serious Domestic Violence Offenders) Amendment Bill. As the Hon. Mr Parnell has advised...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Select Committee on Chemotherapy Dosing Errors

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. A.L. McLachlan: That the report of the select committee be noted. (Continued from 15 November 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (21:09): I wish to...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Domestic Abuse Context) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 October 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (22:17): I rise to speak to the Criminal Law Consolidation (Defences—Domestic Abuse Context) Amendment Bill. This...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Electoral (Candidate Declarations) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 15 November 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (00:11): I rise to speak to the Electoral (Candidate Declarations) Amendment Bill 2017. I speak on...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Criminal Law Consolidation (Assaults Causing Death) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 24 February 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (00:31): I rise to speak to the Criminal Law Consolidation (Assaults Causing Death) Amendment Bill. The...

29 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Constitution (Electoral Redistribution) (Appeals) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 2 November 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (01:00): I understand that there are no other speakers on this bill, which is of a...

28 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Children’s Protection Law Reform (Transitional Arrangements and Related Amendments) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 15 November 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (20:26): I rise to speak to the Children’s Protection Law Reform (Transitional Arrangements and Related Amendments)...

16 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (11:54): I rise to speak to the Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Bill 2017. I speak on behalf of the Liberal opposition and indicate that we...

16 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Terror Suspect Detention) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 14 November 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (12:26): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Terror Suspect Detention) Bill. I speak on...

16 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Explosives) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 19 October 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (12:48): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Explosives) Bill. I speak on behalf of...

16 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Child Exploitation and Encrypted Material) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 14 November, 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:04): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Child Exploitation and Encrypted Material) Bill. I...

15 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Bullying) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (22:29): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Bullying) Bill 2017. I indicate to the chamber that the Liberal Party will be supporting the second...

15 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Limitation of Actions (Child Sexual Abuse) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (21:00): I rise to speak on the Limitation of Actions (Child Sexual Abuse) Amendment Bill 2017. I speak on behalf of the Liberal opposition and indicate...

15 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Victims of Crime (Victims Rights) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (22:57): I rise to speak on behalf of the Liberal opposition in relation to the Victims of Crime (Victims Rights) Amendment Bill. I advise the chamber...

15 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Select Committee on Chemotherapy Dosing Errors Final Report

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:45): I move: That the report of the select committee be noted. The select committee of the Legislative Council, which was established to inquire into and...

14 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Extremist Material) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 October 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (17:40): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Extremist Material) Bill. I speak on behalf...

14 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Sentencing) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 October 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (17:45): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Sentencing) Bill. I speak on behalf of...

2 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (SACAT No 2) Bill – Second Reading summing up, Committee, Third Reading

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 31 October 2017.) The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Employment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Minister for...

2 Nov 2017

State Parliament

Constitution (Electoral Redistribution) (Appeals) Amendment Bill

Received from the House of Assembly and read a first time. Second Reading The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:51): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This...

31 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Criminal Law Consolidation (Criminal Organisations) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:37): I rise to speak to the Criminal Law Consolidation (Criminal Organisations) Amendment Bill. I speak in my personal capacity. I have elected to vote on...

31 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Public Interest Disclosure Bill – Conference

Conference The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Climate Change) (11:05): I have to report that the managers...

31 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (SACAT No. 2) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 28 September 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:38): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (SACAT No. 2) Bill. I am the...

31 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Court Fees) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 28 September 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:48): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Court Fees) Bill. I speak on behalf...

19 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio) (No 2) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 28 September 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:44): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio) (No. 2) Bill. I am...

19 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio) (No 2) Bill – Committee Stage & Third Reading

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. M.C. PARNELL: I did not make a contribution on the second reading because I thought I would put some remarks in relation to this...

18 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Craft Guilds

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:43): Guilds have existed in Europe for centuries as a means of bringing together like-minded souls to govern and promote their towns’ special attributes. Craft guilds...

17 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Recidivist and Repeat Offenders) Bill – Committee Stage & Third Reading

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I appreciate the minister’s comments in the second reading summing-up and that the Labor Party has agreed to those two amendments. The...

17 Oct 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Recidivist and Repeat Offenders) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:22): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Recidivist and Repeat Offenders) Bill. This bill has been called on urgently and passed through the House...

28 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Universities) Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. I.K. HUNTER: I think at the second reading the Hon. Tammy Franks asked a number of questions regarding this bill, and I want to...

28 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Land Agents (Registration of Property Matters and Other Matters) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I indicate to the chamber that the Liberal Party supports the bill and has no amendments, and I have no questions for...

27 Sep 2017

State Parliament

Summary Offences (Interviewing Vulnerable Witnesses) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 10 August 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:23): I rise to speak to the Summary Offences (Interviewing Vulnerable Witnesses) Amendment Bill, and I...

10 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Land Agents (Registration of Property Managers and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 21 June 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:17): I rise to speak to the Land Agents (Registration of Property Managers and Other Matters)...

10 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Universities) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:07): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Universities) Bill. The lead speaker for the Liberal Party was the Hon. Jing Lee, who delivered a...

8 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Public Interest Disclosure Bill – Conference

Conference The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:21): I move: That the sitting of the council be...

8 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Bail (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 3 August 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:00): I rise to speak to the Bail (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2017 and indicate that I...

3 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (National Policing Information Systems and Services) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:55): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (National Policing Information Systems and Services) Bill. I am the lead speaker on behalf of my Liberal...

3 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Summary Procedure (Service) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:00): I rise to speak to the Summary Procedure (Service) Amendment Bill 2017. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues and indicate that the Liberal...

3 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) (Beneficial Interest) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clauses 1 to 3 passed. Clause 4. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I move: Amendment No 1 [McLachlan–1]— Page 4, line 6 [clause 4(7), inserted subsection (10a)(a)]—Delete ’60’ and...

2 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Walk for a Veteran March

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (15:36): This Saturday last, I joined the 2017 Walk for a Veteran march along Adelaide’s beaches at its midpoint, joining the march at the Largs Bay...

2 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Private Members Motion | Significant Trees

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. M.C. Parnell: That this council— 1. Notes the importance of significant trees to our urban environment and amenity; 2. Notes that over 1,100 South...

2 Aug 2017

State Parliament

Private Members Motion | Palestine

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:11): I rise to speak to the motion of the Hon. T. Franks. I speak in my own personal capacity. I will not be supporting the...

5 Jul 2017

State Parliament

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (Serious or Systemic Misconduct or Maladministration) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:10 ): I rise to speak to the Independent Commissioner against Corruption (Serious or Systemic Misconduct or Maladministration) Amendment Bill. As a member of the...

4 Jul 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving) Bill – committee stage

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: Whilst those seeking to assist the minister are organising themselves I will advise the chamber that from the Liberal Party’s perspective there...

4 Jul 2017

State Parliament

Children and Young People (Safety) Bill – committee stage

In committee. (Continued from 22 June 2017.) Clauses 9 to 11 passed. Clause 12. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I move: Amendment No 3 [McLachlan–1]— P age 11, after line ...

4 Jul 2017

State Parliament

Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) (Beneficial Interest) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 May 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:32 :02 ): I rise to speak to the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing)...

20 Jun 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 1 June 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:29 :33 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving)...

31 May 2017

State Parliament

Royal Air Force Bomber Command

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:28 :00 ): I rise to speak on the Royal Air Force Bomber Command, which served during World War II. On Sunday 4 June 2017...

17 May 2017

State Parliament

Summary Procedure (Indictable Offences) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. (Continued from 11 May 2017.) Clause 7. The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS: I move: Amendment No 1 [Police–2]— P age 31, after line 28 [clause 7, inserted section 125]—Before...

16 May 2017

State Parliament

Sentencing Bill

Second Reading Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 2 March 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:32 :38 ): I rise to speak to the Sentencing Bill. I speak...

11 May 2017

State Parliament

Children and Young People (Safety) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:55 :49 ): I rise to speak to the Children and Young People (Safety) Bill. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues. I advise...

11 May 2017

State Parliament

Summary Procedure (Indictable Offences) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clause 1 The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: We are at clause 1 but I just want to set the scene. I say at the outset that, since the second...

9 May 2017

State Parliament

Millhouse, Hon. R.R. – Condolence

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 14:47 :21 ): I rise to support the motion. I wish to record my sadness at the passing of the Hon. Robin Millhouse RFD QC...

12 Apr 2017

State Parliament

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:31 :44 ): It was an honour to be invited to the memorial dedication service in Keswick on 17 March this year by the state...

11 Apr 2017

State Parliament

Summary Procedure (Indictable Offences) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 2 March 2017.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:31 :52 ): I rise to speak to the Summary Procedure (Indictable Offences) Amendment Bill...

11 Apr 2017

State Parliament

Criminal Law Consolidation (Mental Impairment) Amendment Bill – committee stage

In committee. (Continued from 2 March 2017.) Clause 5. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I move: Amendment No 1 [Vincent–1]— Page 4, lines 20 and 21 [clause 5(5)]—Delete subclause (5) As...

30 Mar 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Judicial Registrars) Bill

Committee Stage In committee. (Continued from 28 March 2017.) Clause 22. The ACTING CHAIR ( Hon. T.T. Ngo ): We are at clause 22, and the Hon. Andrew McLachlan has...

28 Mar 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Judicial Registrars) Bill – Committee Stage 1

Committee Stage In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: Honourable members would be aware that I have two sets of amendments in the alternative. I only propose to move...

28 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Simplify) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (16:46 :59): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Simplify) Bill, which was introduced in the other place by the Premier late last...

28 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Electronic Transactions (Legal Proceedings) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:57 :28 ): I rise to speak to the Electronic Transactions (Legal Proceedings) Amendment Bill. I speak on behalf of the Liberal opposition. I indicate...

16 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Judicial Registrars) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:59 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Judicial Registrars) Bill. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues who grace this chamber...

15 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | International Centre for Financial Services

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:36 ): Last year marked the 30th anniversary of South Australia’s sister state relationship with Shandong province and the 15th anniversary of the sister city...

15 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Summary Offences (Declared Public Precincts) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I would like to articulate the Liberal Party position given that the number of questions which I asked at the second reading...

15 Feb 2017

State Parliament

Public Interest Disclosure Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I will set the scene for the amendments before we progress through the clauses of the bill. The Liberal Party articulated its...

1 Dec 2016

State Parliament

Public Sector (Data Sharing) Bill – Committee Stage

In committee. Clause 1. The Hon. R.I. LUCAS: I raised this in the second reading but it was obviously too early for the minister, on behalf of the government, to...

1 Dec 2016

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Courts and Justice Measures) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:30 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Courts and Justice Measures) Bill. I indicate that I speak on behalf of my Liberal...

17 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Police Complaints and Discipline Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:20 ): I rise to speak to the Police Complaints and Discipline Bill 2016. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues. The Liberal opposition...

17 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Public Interest Disclosure Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:59 ): I rise to speak on the Public Interest Disclosure Bill 2016, and I speak on behalf of the Liberal members in the chamber...

16 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | Legacy

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:52 ): I rise today to speak about Legacy. All in this chamber would be aware of my strong support for the Australian Defence Force...

3 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Constitution (Demise of the Crown) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:24 ): I rise to speak to the Constitution (Demise of the Crown) Amendment Bill 2016. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues. The...

3 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Criminal Law Consolidation (Mental Impairment) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:13 ): I rise to speak to the Criminal Law Consolidation (Mental Impairment) Amendment Bill 2016. I speak on behalf of the Liberal opposition and...

1 Nov 2016

State Parliament

Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:34 ): I rise to speak to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Bill 2016. I am the lead speaker for the Liberal opposition and I...

20 Oct 2016

State Parliament

Public Sector (Data Sharing) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:50 ): I rise to speak to the Public Sector (Data Sharing) Bill 2016. The Liberal Party is supporting the second reading of the bill...

18 Oct 2016

State Parliament

Summary Offences (Declared Public Precincts) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:49 ): I rise to speak to the Summary Offences (Declared Public Precincts) Amendment Bill 2016. The Liberal Party is supporting the second reading of...

28 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | Returned and Services League Programs

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:27 ): I have spoken before on the need for affirmative action measures such as quotas for the employment of veterans in the Public Service...

22 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Judicial Administration (Auxiliary Appointments and Powers) (Qualification for Appointment) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: The Liberal position remains unchanged: we will not be supporting the passage of the bill. Since the second reading, the shadow attorney, the member for Bragg...

21 Sep 2016

State Parliament

ASER (Restructure) (Facilitation of Riverbank Development) Amendment Bill – Committee Stage

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I have a contribution to clause 1 and then it is unlikely that I will be asking any questions on the other clauses. The provisions of...

20 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Summary Offences (Filming and Sexting Offences) Amendment Bill – Committee Final Stages

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I am going to articulate the Liberal Party position, which in this instance will obviously be contrary to the view of the government. The Liberal Party...

20 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Legal Practitioners (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 6 July 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:36 ): I rise to speak to the Legal Practitioners (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2016, and...

20 Sep 2016

State Parliament

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 7 July 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:47 ): I rise to speak to the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill...

4 Aug 2016

State Parliament

ASER (Restructure) (Facilitation of Riverbank Development) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:38 ): I rise to speak to the ASER (Restructure) (Facilitation of Riverbank Development) Amendment Bill 2016. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues...

4 Aug 2016

State Parliament

Retirement Villages Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:25 ): I rise to speak to the Retirement Villages Bill 2016. My comments on this bill are in support of those of the Hon...

26 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 23 June 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:42 ): I rise to speak to the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2016. I...

26 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Justices of the Peace (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 5 July 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:50 ): I rise to speak to the Justices of the Peace (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill...

26 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Summary Procedure (Abolition of Complaints) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 5 July 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:55 ): I rise to speak to the Summary Procedure (Abolition of Complaints) Amendment Bill...

26 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) (Recognition of National Domestic Violence Orders) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 6 July 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:10 ): I rise to speak to the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) (Recognition of...

7 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Judicial Administration (Auxiliary Appointments and Powers) (Qualification for Appointment) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 9 June 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:41 ): I rise to speak on the Judicial Administration (Auxiliary Appointments and Powers) (Qualification...

6 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | Australian Defence Force

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:34 ): It is my view that South Australia should be doing much more for the welfare of individuals who have left the defence forces...

5 Jul 2016

State Parliament

Notaries Public Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 9 June 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:51 ): I rise to speak to the Notaries Public Bill 2016. The Liberal Party...

21 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Constitution (Appropriation and Supply) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:12 :35 ): I too rise to speak to the Constitution (Appropriation and Supply) Amendment Bill 2015. My words on this bill apply equally to...

9 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Summary Offences (Filming and Sexting Offences) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:22 :51 ): I rise to speak to the Summary Offences (Filming and Sexting Offences) Amendment Bill. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues...

8 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Motion | Medical Treatment Consent

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K. L. Vincent: That this council— 1. Notes the recent New Zealand case of Charley Hooper, the now 10-year-old girl whose parents had her...

8 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | Battle of Pozieres

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:26 ): This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Pozieres. The Battle of Pozieres took place in the Somme Valley between 2...

7 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 26 May 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:37 :50 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Attorney-General’s Portfolio) Bill 2016...

7 Jun 2016

State Parliament

Magistrates Court (Monetary Limits) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 24 May 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:59 :31 ): I rise to speak to the Magistrates Court (Monetary Limits) Amendment Bill...

24 May 2016

State Parliament

Corporations (Commonwealth Powers) (Termination Day) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 May.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:26 :08 ): I rise to speak to the Corporations (Commonwealth Powers) (Termination Day) Amendment Bill...

24 May 2016

State Parliament

Real Property (Electronic Conveyancing) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 May 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:31 :55 ): I rise to speak to the Real Property (Electronic Conveyancing) Amendment Bill...

24 May 2016

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Commonwealth Registered Entities) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 18 May 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:39 :58 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Commonwealth Registered Entitles) Bill...

19 May 2016

State Parliament

Legal Services Commission (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:03 :45 ): I rise to speak to the Legal Services Commission (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues. I advise...

18 May 2016

State Parliament

Motion | Women’s Legal Service

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. J.S. Lee: That this council— 1.Congratulates the Women’s Legal Service for celebrating its 20th anniversary in October 2015; 2. Acknowledges the significant work and...

13 Apr 2016

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Retirement Course

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:23 :47 ): Members of the Legislative Council may be aware that before I was elected to serve in this place I was director of...

13 Apr 2016

State Parliament

Nuclear Waste Storage Facility (Prohibition) (Public Money) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 12 April 2016.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:49 :17 ): I rise to speak to the Nuclear Waste Storage Facility (Prohibition) (Public...

13 Apr 2016

State Parliament

Motion | Coronial Inquest

Adjourned debate on motion of J.A. Darley: That this council calls on the Attorney-General to order, pursuant to section 21(1)(b) of the Coroners Act, a coronial inquest into the circumstances...

24 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Planning, Development and Infrastructure Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 11:41 :52 ): I thought I would make a contribution at the third reading, so I rise to speak on the Planning, Development and Infrastructure...

22 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Local Nuisance and Litter Control Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:36 :48 ): I rise to speak to the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Bill 2015. I speak on behalf of my Liberal colleagues in...

10 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Victims of Crime (Compensation) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 11:54 :07 ): I rise to speak to the Victims of Crime (Compensation) Amendment Bill 2015. This bill was introduced in the other place last...

10 Mar 2016

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Home Detention) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:51 :16 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Home Detention) Bill 2015, and I speak on behalf of my fellow Liberal members...

24 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Matter of Interest | Police Boards

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:51 :16 ): The police perform a vital role in protecting the community by preventing, detecting and investigating crime. All in this chamber would be...

10 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Youth Justice Administration Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 2 December 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 11:18 :47 ): I rise to speak to the Youth Justice Administration Bill 2015. I...

10 Feb 2016

State Parliament

Government House Precinct Land Dedication Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 1 December 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 11:28 :48 ): I rise to speak to the Government House Precinct Land Dedication Bill...

19 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Motion | Wind Farm Developments

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. D.W. Ridgway: 1. That a select committee of the Legislative Council be established to investigate wind farm developments in South Australia, with the following...

9 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Motion | Radio Adelaide

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:30 :22 ): I too wish to lend my support to the passing of this motion in the chamber. The motion has seven limbs; I...

9 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Motion | Female Genital Mutilation

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 21:07 :40 ): I rise to support the motion. As I have indicated to the chamber, I will be supporting the passing of the motion...

9 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Motion | Borderline Personality Disorder

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.A. Franks: That this council— 1.Recognises that the first week of October each year has been declared Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week; and 2.Acknowledges...

9 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Motion | The Jam, The Mix, The Gig

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.A. Franks: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the extraordinary work of The Jam, The Mix, The Gig (The JMG)—a longstanding and successful community arts...

2 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Bicameral Representation

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:41 :58 ): I rise to defend the honour of the Legislative Council. I wish to speak in response to the intellectually bereft article recently...

1 Dec 2015

State Parliament

Tattooing Industry Control Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 19 November 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 22:28 ): The Liberal Party will be supporting the second reading of this bill. The...

17 Nov 2015

State Parliament

Evidence (Records and Documents) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 27 October 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:49 ): I rise to speak to the Evidence (Records and Documents) Amendment Bill 201...

17 Nov 2015

State Parliament

Surveillance Devices Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 27 October 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:57 ): I rise to set out the Liberal Party’s position in respect of this...

29 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Controlled Substances (Simple Possession Offences) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading (resumed on motion). The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:23 ): I rise to speak to the Controlled Substances (Simple Possession Offences) Amendment Bill. I will...

29 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Firearms Offences) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 15 October 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:35 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Firearms Offences) Bill 2015, and...

28 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Free Trade Agreements

Adjourned debate on motion of the Hon. J.S. Lee: That this council— 1. Recognises the benefits of free trade agreements to South Australian businesses and the economy; and 2. Acknowledges...

15 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Terrorism) Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 23 September 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:59 ): I rise to speak to this bill and set out the Liberal Party...

14 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Lone Pine

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:30 ): In August this year I had the privilege of being a member of a delegation of this parliament that represented the people of...

14 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Evidence (Journalists) Amendment Bill

Introduction and First Reading The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:09 ): Obtained leave and introduced a bill for an act to amend the Evidence Act 1929. Read a first time...

14 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Memories of Lemnos

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. J.S. Lee: That this council— 1. Congratulates the Organisation of Hellene and Hellene-Cypriot Women of Australia (SA) for its efforts to commemorate the centenary...

14 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee: Annual Review

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. G.A. Kandelaars: That the report of the committee, on its Annual Review into Public Integrity and the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, be noted. (Continued...

14 Oct 2015

State Parliament

Hon. J.M. Fraser

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 22:43 ): I rise in support of the motion. I thank and congratulate the Hon. Tung Ngo for bringing this motion to the attention of...

27 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Summary Offences (Biometric Identification) Amendment Bill

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 24 September 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:40 ): I rise to speak to the Summary Offences (Biometric Identification) Amendment Bill 201...

24 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Residential Tenancies (Domestic Violence Protections) Amendment Bill 2015

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:10 ): I rise to support the second reading of the Residential Tenancies (Domestic Violence Protections) Amendment Bill 2015. This bill amends the Residential Tenancies...

23 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2015

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 9 September 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 12:23 ): I rise to speak on the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Miscellaneous)...

23 Sep 2015

State Parliament

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Change of Name) Amendment Bill 2015

Adjourned debate on second reading. (Continued from 10 September 2015.) The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 12:31 ): I rise to speak on the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Change of...

30 Jul 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill 2015 – Third Reading

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 11:45 :13 ): I will not be supporting the bill at its third reading, and I have some more formal comments to make in relation...

29 Jul 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Amendment Bill 2015 – Committee Stage

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN: I thought I would make a contribution at the first clause with regard to my personal position. It is my view that controlling and ultimately pacifying...

29 Jul 2015

State Parliament

Yellow Ribbon Project

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:48 ): I rise to speak about the Yellow Ribbon Project. This project was established in Singapore as a multifaceted national initiative which aims to...

2 Jul 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill – Second Reading

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:46 :32 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill 2015. I will set out the Liberal Party position...

30 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:12 :48 ): I rise to speak to the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Bill 2015. The bill contains a number of amendments that will...

30 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Vulnerable Witness) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:20 :17 ): I rise to speak on behalf of the Liberal Party in respect of the Statutes Amendment (Vulnerable Witnesses) Bill. The Liberal Party...

18 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) (Blood Testing for Diseases) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:55 :06 ): I rise to speak on the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) (Blood Testing of Diseases) Amendment Bill 2015. This bill fulfils a 201...

18 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Statutes Amendment (Youth Court) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:36 :01 ): I rise to speak to the Statutes Amendment (Youth Court) Bill 2015. I will be speaking on behalf of the Liberal opposition...

18 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Judicial Conduct Commissioner Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:46 :20 ): I rise to speak to the Judicial Conduct Commissioner Bill 2015 and set out the Liberal Party position. The Liberal Party will...

16 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Supply Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:29 :08 ): In accordance with convention, I express my support for the Supply Bill for the appropriation of $3.29 billion from the Consolidated Account...

3 Jun 2015

State Parliament

Boer War

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:37 :25 ): Members on their way to the council this week may have noticed at the foot of the striking equestrian memorial to our...

14 May 2015

State Parliament

The Uniting Church in Australia (Membership of Trust) Amendment Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:05 :10 ): I rise to speak to the Uniting Church in Australia (Membership of Trust) Amendment Bill 2015 and to put forward the views...

6 May 2015

State Parliament

Sampson Flat and Tantanoola Bushfires

That this council— 1. Acknowledges with gratitude the inspirational efforts of the emergency services staff and volunteers in fighting the Sampson Flat and Tantanoola bushfires which resulted in the declaration...

25 Mar 2015

State Parliament

South Australian Certificate of Education Board (SACE) – Dyslexia

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:53 ): This is going to be a cautionary tale of dyslexia and bureaucracy. I would like to take the chamber on a journey of...

24 Mar 2015

State Parliament

Condolence Motion – Hon Trevor Griffin

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:14 ): I rise to add my voice to the tributes of the life of the Hon. Trevor Griffin and to support the condolence motion...

27 Feb 2015

State Parliament

Address in Reply

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:26 ): I am pleased to support the motion for the adoption of the Address in Reply. I acknowledge the service of the Governor, His...

25 Feb 2015

State Parliament

Defence Reserves Support Council

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:30 ): I move: That the council acknowledges the contribution of the Defence Reserves Support Council (SA), Air Force, Army and Navy Reservists and employers...

11 Feb 2015

State Parliament

St Johns Ambulance Australia

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:52 ): I rise today to speak about the work of St John Ambulance and to pay tribute to their incredible efforts during the Sampson...

3 Dec 2014

State Parliament

Stolen Generations (Compensation) Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 22:10 ): I rise to support this bill. The forcible removal of Aboriginal children is a terrible chapter in our history and one which we...

19 Nov 2014

State Parliament

University of Adelaide (140th Anniversary)

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 16:01 ): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that 2014 is the 140 th anniversary of the University of Adelaide; 2. Acknowledges the significant...

12 Nov 2014

State Parliament

RSL Virtual War Memorial

The PRESIDENT: How many times a day must I call upon the honourable and gallant Mr McLachlan? The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:31 ): There can never be too many...

24 Sep 2014

State Parliament

Benefits of Second Language Learning

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:30 ): Thank you, Mr President, for that compliment. Earlier this month my attention was drawn to an announcement by the federal Liberal government of...

2 Jul 2014

State Parliament

Australian Federation Reform

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:32 ): The workings of the federation should be of the utmost importance to the members of this chamber, as well as those in the...

19 Jun 2014

State Parliament

Supply Bill

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:20 ): I rise today to speak on the Supply Bill and to support its second reading. I begin by acknowledging the importance of this...

4 Jun 2014

State Parliament

Financial Services

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 15:28 ): Many in this chamber will recall that before I came to this place I worked at the University of Adelaide at the International...

8 May 2014

State Parliament

Maiden Speech

The Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN ( 17:02 ): Thank you, Mr President. I am pleased to support the motion for adoption of the Address in Reply, and I thank His Excellency...