The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (17:03): I also rise to speak to the bill. As we have been told, the primary death by dangerous driving offence is found in section 19A of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (CLCA), which relates to the unlawful killing of another person as a result of culpable, reckless or negligent driving.

Final Stages

The Legislative Council agreed to the bill with the amendments indicated by the following schedule, to which amendments the Legislative Council desires the concurrence of the House of Assembly:

No. 1. Clause 7, page 3, after line 36—After subclause (1) insert:

(1a) Section 75A(2)(a)(v)—delete subparagraph (v) and substitute:

(v) has—

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (17:29): I would like to thank all members who have contributed to the debate on the bill. I also thank the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission for their work in developing the bill. I would like to reflect back on the comments in the independent review into the 2019-20 bushfire season, which outline SAFECOM's enabling role to allocate resources effectively across the emergency services sector, ensure appropriate levels of strategic and admin support to the emergency services agencies, ensure appropriate risk management systems and practices are in place, and ensure effective consultation with the community in relation to the FES Act.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (11:35): I thank those members who have contributed to the debate on the bill. I also would like to thank the Department for Infrastructure and Transport for their work in developing the bill. In the interests of time, I will keep my remarks brief.

Introduction and First Reading

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (15:48): Obtained leave and introduced a bill for an act to amend the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005. Read a first time.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (16:55): Until there are effective vaccinations available and there is widespread immunity, we will continue to deal with a situation that can certainly change rapidly. This fact makes responding to this pandemic particularly difficult. Although we have and will continue to implement measures to support individuals, businesses and communities to stay afloat in particular circumstances, the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic makes the job of government somewhat challenging at the moment.

Introduction and First Reading

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (16:00): Obtained leave and introduced a bill for an act to amend the Motor Vehicles Act 1959. Read a first time.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (11:16): I rise to speak, albeit very briefly, in regard to the Charles Campbell College redevelopment project.

Firstly, I outline that I have been the local member for this area for a fair period of time. I have also been on the governing council of Charles Campbell College for some time now and it has been a very enjoyable role. I want to take this opportunity to thank the very hardworking staff at Charles Campbell College for the good work they do and also the students who, every time you go to the school, greet you in a very warm fashion. I have been the recipient of some very positive treatment there in my time as the member for Hartley.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (15:04): I seek leave to make a ministerial statement.

Leave granted.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA: Today, the South Australian Ombudsman, Mr Wayne Lines, has published his final report into the death in custody of Mr Wayne Fella Morrison. Mr Morrison passed away at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 26 September—

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services) (15:35): Today, I wish to provide an update in terms of my local electorate, the electorate of Hartley. I am particularly excited that two schools in my electorate are set to receive significant upgrades as part of the Marshall Liberal government's massive $1.3 billion investment in education.