With significant community concern arising in Ceduna about the removal of a locum doctor position in the town, I took the opportunity in Parliament this week to seek the Minister’s attention to this issue. Our communities are already at a disadvantage compared to our city cousins, and we don’t have as many options for health …
It was my privilege to reflect in Parliament on Remembrance Day, remembering the sacrifice so many made in defence of our country and the values we hold dear. I was also able to share about the RSLs across my electorate, and especially the Port Lincoln RSL and the poignant service on Monday, but also the …
The Eyre Peninsula recently lost one of its great champions, with Jo Clark passing away. Jo was known to many through her work with West Coast Youth and Community Support, but also her work with the Mallee Park Football Club, and a number of other community organisations. I took the opportunity to speak in Parliament …
Parliament recently discussed the importance of the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) and improvements needed to the scheme to assist those living in rural and remote South Australia. Too many people are being subjected to unfair financial burdens and difficult choices due to backlogs and problems within the system. Some of the stories I have …
Last week in Parliament, I asked the Minister for Regional Roads about the works being conducted along Liverpool Street and Hallett Place in Port Lincoln. The government is bulldozing on with the works to change this main thoroughfare through town, to remove the left turn slipways on these intersections, despite continued opposition from the community, …
Port Lincoln Roadworks – Question to the Minister Read More »
Last week I got to speak of the importance of national parks in the Flinders electorate, and the contribution they make to our state. The Eyre Peninsula is home to some of the most spectacular scenery and nature tourism in the world, and we shouldn’t be shy about telling people about our beautiful home. If …
Member for Flinders Sam Telfer MP has used a speech to State Parliament this week to call on the State Labor government to immediately upgrade the Flinders Highway, which links towns along the West Coast from Port Lincoln to Ceduna. Mr Telfer said regional roads had been sorely neglected in the 18 months since the …
Highway Upgrades on Eyre Peninsula Vital for SA’s Future Read More »
Community House Port Lincoln provide an incredibly valuable service to the most vulnerable and at-risk within the Port Lincoln community, but are facing uncertainty about the long-term arrangements within an SA Housing building where they’ve been for over 20 years. I had to speak in Parliament directly about this issue, in conjunction with speaking to …
I have recently received a considerable amount of feedback on a very concerning piece of legislation regarding wombat burrows. The Labor government and the Greens have joined forces to put together legislation which adds much more obligation onto landowners that have to deal with wombats on their property, and have included substantially more ramifications on …
National Parks and Wildlife (Wombat Burrows) Amendment Bill Read More »
Tourism is one of the backbones of our regional economy, both employing and bring so many people to regional South Australia. It’s something I’m especially passionate about, and you can watch my contribution to the debate in the House by clicking below.