Electoral (Telephone Voting) Amendment Bill
With Local Government elections coming up, telephone voting is an important reform for regional voters. To hear my thoughts on this bill, you can click below.
Jetties (Grievance Debate)
Jetties maintenance and funding is a major issue confronting this government, and I took the opportunity to voice my concerns on this matter today. You can check out my speech by clicking below.
Flinders Community Newsletter
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Wake-Up Call for Jetties future
The closing of the Tumby Bay jetty due to recent storm damage should be a wake-up call for the State Government on the future of jetties across South Australia, according to Sam Telfer MP, Liberal Member for Flinders. Mr Telfer today reiterated his call for the Malinauskas Government to acknowledge the needs of regional communities …
Port Lincoln Residents to Have Say on Road Upgrades
Flinders State Liberal MP Sam Telfer has welcomed the proposal by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to upgrade major intersections within Port Lincoln. Mr Telfer said feedback on the proposals from DIT was important to ensure the best possible outcome for residents and for optimal traffic flows through the town. “The former Liberal …
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Council Merger Laws A Concern
Rushed policy has become the hallmark of the Malinauskas Labor Government as itarrogantly rammed new and controversial council merger legislation through Parliament lastnight, blindsiding two regional mayors and communities in the process. Peter Malinauskas’ shock move drew the ire of the Local Government Association, whichsaid it was disappointed the “LGA nor affected councils were adequately …
Private Parking Areas
The issue of private parking fees has dominated discussion this week, and I spoke to this matter today. To see my speech, please click below.
The Passing of Her Majesty
Today I had the opportunity to speak to the condolence motion marking the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. You can watch my speech by clicking below.
Local Government Amendment Bill
I spoke today on the Local Government Amendment Bill. You can check out my thoughts by clicking below.
South East Council Amalgamations
Today I led the Opposition’s response to the Government’s plans for a plebiscite on council amalgamations in the South East. You can watch my speech by clicking below.