Posted by admin on 07/15/05 in Kapunda Road Royal Commission, Political Opinion
The Honourable Mike Rann MP, Premier, Media Releases: McGee Case Report 15-07-2005
Premier Mike Rann says the Report of the Kapunda Road Royal Commission vindicates the Government’s decision to inquire further into the handling of the McGee case. “We were right to intervene over Nemer and we were right to intervene following the McGee trial. “This [...]
Posted by admin on 07/12/05 in Political Opinion
Liberals welcome Royal Commission debate Tuesday, 12 July 2005
The Liberal Opposition welcomes the publication by the Full Court of the Supreme Court of the reasons why Mr Craig McGee could not be required to answer questions at the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. Shadow Attorney-General Robert Lawson said the decision highlighted the fact that the Royal [...]
Posted by admin on 06/2/05 in Cycling Advocacy News, Political Opinion, South Australian Hansard
Ian Gilfillan – Speeches and Questions: Thursday 2 June 2005
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: I seek leave to make an explanation before asking the Minister for Industry and Trade, representing the Minister for Transport, a question about the cycling budget for 2005‑06.
Leave granted.
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: The Minister for Industry and Trade cannot resist the temptation [...]
Posted by admin on 05/14/05 in Kapunda Road Royal Commission, McGee Case News Articles, Political Opinion
The Advertiser: Ombudsman for crime victims [14may05] By Political Reporter Laura Anderson
VICTIMS of crime who feel “disempowered” by the justice system would have a victims’ ombudsman under a proposal by Independent MLC Nick Xenophon. Mr Xenophon is drafting a Bill to create a specific ombudsman for victims of serious crime, which he will circulate for [...]
Posted by admin on 05/11/05 in Kapunda Road Royal Commission, Political Opinion, South Australian Hansard
Ian Gilfillan – Press Releases: KAPUNDA ROAD ROYAL COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDS APPROACH TO ATTORNEY GENERAL ON TERMS OF REFERENCE
“At yesterday’s hearing, the Royal Commissioner recommended to me that I submit to the Attorney General a term of reference relating to the safety of cyclists and a request for an extension of time to allow the Royal [...]
Posted by admin on 04/28/05 in Political Opinion
Liberal Party South Australia: Put the blame where it lies Thursday, 28 April 2005
The Opposition joins with the family of Ian Humphrey and the wider community in expressing our deep disappointment with the result of the case against Eugene McGee. Shadow Attorney-General Robert Lawson said that he expected Mike Rann – if he was true [...]
Posted by admin on 04/27/05 in Political Opinion
Liberal Party South Australia: More inaccuracies from Atkinson Wednesday, 27 April 2005
Attorney-General Michael Atkinson has again come under fire from the Liberal Opposition for providing inaccurate statements.
“As first Law Officer of the State, the Attorney-General should be completely reliable in his statements to the public and to the Parliament,” Shadow Attorney General Robert Lawson said.
“Last [...]