About John
John was elected to the Legislative Council in 1997. He served as Opposition Whip in the upper house from 2002 to 2018. From 2018 to 2020 he served as the Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention before his election as President of the Legislative Council in September 2020.
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About Parliament
The Parliament of South Australia consists of the 47-seat House of Assembly (lower house) and the 22-seat Legislative Council (upper house). John currently serves as President of the Legislative Council, and is responsible for presiding over debate and maintaining order of the Chamber.
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10 hours 24 minutes agoThe Hon. John Dawkins MLC
A great privilege to participate in the annual SA Fire Fighters Memorial Service at the SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum in Naracoorte this morning. Thanks
1 day 12 hours agoThe Hon. John Dawkins MLC is with Sheila Dawkins and 3 others.
Always good to attend the Karoonda Farm Fair & Show. Great weather today & a fabulous opportunity to catch up with people from across the
1 day 13 hours agoThe Hon. John Dawkins MLC
This morning, as President, I received the resignation of Hon Mark Parnell after 15 years as a Member of the Legislative Council. I was pleased
2 days 9 hours agoThe Hon. John Dawkins MLC
Contact John
Address: Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8237 9188
Email: john.dawkins@parliament.sa.gov.au