Mr TARZIA (Hartley) (17:07): I also rise to oppose the Constitution (Deadlocks) Amendment Bill 2015. I noticed that, in recent times, the government has made comments to the effect that they are looking to reset the relationship with crossbenchers. As we have seen, many pieces of legislation that have been brought forward in recent times, if anything, seek to erode the powers of the Legislative Council and erode the powers of the crossbenchers.

Mr TARZIA (Hartley) (11:17): It goes without saying that the Evidence (Journalists) Amendment Bill 2015 must be supported by this government. As we, the freedom crusaders on this side of the chamber, have repeated time and time again, when it comes to this area, unfortunately South Australia is lagging behind the rest of the nation. When it comes to freedom of information laws and these kinds of laws, time and time again the government refuses to come into line and do what is right for the people of South Australia on this notion.

Mr TARZIA (Hartley) (12:41): I also rise today to support the motion:

That this house—

(a) notes that more than 119,000 people have signed petitions opposing the closure of the Repat General Hospital, more than 88,000 of which have been tabled in this house; and

(b) urges the government to heed the call of the petitioners and the veterans on the steps by reversing its decision to close the Repat.

Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 15:47 :57 ): My question is to the Minister for State Development. In relation to the government's three-year jointly funded $5 million partnership with Hills Limited, can the minister confirm to the house that Hills has pulled out of the partnership?

Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 17:04 :43 ): I rise briefly to speak on the Statutes Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2015.

Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 11:46 :35 ): I rise to support the report of the Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee, the Public Integrity and the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Annual Review, as recently adjourned.

Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 11:33 :33 ): I also rise in favour of the amendment bill before us today.

Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 17:24 :02 ): I want to use the opportunity today to bring the house's attention to some recent events that I have had the fortune of having in the electorate of Hartley.

In reply to Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 13 May 2015 )

Mr TARZIA ( Hartley ) ( 10:33 :51 ): Thank you, Mr Speaker, and can I compliment you on your passionate support of your local team this week and wish them well in the grand final, but only because Norwood are not in the grand final.