3 December 2020 The PRESIDENT (17:23): I would like to make a few remarks, and I thank the leaders and the crossbench representatives for their comments. I think their comments about all the people who support us are well appreciated and are certainly appreciated by me. As a former member of the whips’ union, I must […]
Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) is a national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. SPA has been providing support to Australians for more than 25 years by supporting and advocating for continual improvement in suicide prevention policy, programs and services. The Annual SPA LiFE Awards recognise the local individuals and grassroots organisations that work tirelessly […]
John was honoured to participate in the SA Suicide Prevention Planning Day with members from the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention and the Issues Group on Suicide Prevention on August 12th hosted by Ms Lucy and Mr Darren Golding at their winery Golding Wines in Lobethal. The day provided the opportunity for both the Premier’s […]
22nd July 2020 Matters of Interest The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:26): It seems a very long time since all of us have been able to attend a range of community events. I wish today to highlight a very special event, which was the last one I participated in before COVID-19. It was a privilege to participate […]
On July 21st John was delighted to welcome a number of Parliamentary colleagues to sign the Everymind Life in Mind National Communications Charter in the Old Chamber of Parliament House. The signing of the certificate is representative of the pledge to enact the eight core principles of the Charter for the unified approach to mental […]
3rd June 2020 Parliamentary Committees The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:59): I move: That the report of the committee on Aboriginal languages in South Australia be noted. The members of the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee, as you would have known during your membership, Mr President, are fortunate to be able to travel to Aboriginal lands in […]
On June 2nd, as the then Presiding Member, John tabled the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee (ALPSC) South Australia Aboriginal Languages report in the Legislative Council. SA is privileged to be home to around 46 different Aboriginal languages. The report recognises and celebrates the languages and custodians of these languages, who have lived in SA […]
13th May 2020 Matters of Interest The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:43): It was a great privilege to speak at the conclusion of the moving Ski for Life Memorial Ceremony at Cadell Training Centre on Saturday 7 March this year. Soon after the ceremony, the 23 teams participating in the eighth annual event headed off to Cobdogla […]
12th May 2020 Bills Second Reading The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (16:00): I rise as a former farmer and, sadly, there are not a great deal of us with primary production experience. I know the minister, who will sum up this debate, is one of those. I understand that our newest member of this chamber also has […]
29th April 2020 Matters of Interest The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:33): On 23 February this year, I joined Gawler Mayor, Karen Redman, in speaking at the conclusion of the state junior softball championships, conducted over the previous three days by the Gawler and Districts Softball Association at Karbeethan Reserve, Evanston Gardens. As Gawler and Districts Softball Association patron […]
