16
Nov
2023
Federal Parliament
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I question the Murray Darling Basin Authority regarding their contractual arrangements with PwC.
10
May
2023
Federal Parliament
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
I question the MDBA on issues pertaining to inaccurate water flow measurements taken in South Australia during flooding events.
20
Feb
2023
Federal Parliament
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
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
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
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
I rise to speak to the Senate's condolence motion recognising the late Senator Jim Molan AO DSC.
11
Nov
2022
Federal Parliament
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I speak on the Federal Government's management of aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6
Dec
2021
Federal Parliament
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...