Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:52): I rise to speak to the National Electricity (South Australia) (Orderly Exit Management Framework) Amendment Bill. It is good to follow such an excellent summation by the shadow minister, the member for Morphett, of why this has come in place. Certainly, my view of the world is that it is at least 15 years too late. This sort of legislation should have been in place before the rush to knock down power stations, coal-fired power stations and gas power stations, with the headlong rush into heavily subsidised renewables.

Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick has welcomed the safe arrival of the Monarto Safari Park's newest (and largest) resident, Burma the Asian elephant, following her journey from Auckland Zoo. 

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (12:30): I move:

That this house—

(a) acknowledges the importance of providing due recognition to those who served in World War I and that The Headstone Project gives that recognition, respect and a sense of closure to World War I veterans' families;

(b) calls on the Malinauskas Labor government to support our fallen soldiers and provide funding to The Headstone Project at the requested amount of $75,000 guaranteed for three years; and

(c) calls on the Malinauskas Labor government to petition the Albanese federal government to reverse its previous decision and agree to grant The Headstone Project S.A. 'Deductible Gift Recipient' status.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:16): I rise to support the motion:

That this house—

(a) recognises that on 11 November we commemorate Remembrance Day;

(b) acknowledges the significance of Remembrance Day in marking the end of fighting on the Western Front;

(c) expresses its profound gratitude to all South Australian men and women who have served in the Australian Defence Force;

(d) recognises the sacrifices made, and support provided by, the families of our veterans; and

(e) acknowledges the important role of the RSL and other organisations who support veterans and their families.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (15:35): I rise today to acknowledge what has been done in local communities and communities being self-supporting with the frost and drought impact, and also the support coming externally. I want to acknowledge the barbecue that was held at Daniel and Emily Morgan's place at Peake recently where around 200 family members and farmers were there to talk to each other and have conversations that everyone is in it together as far as getting through these drought and frost-affected crops. It was a great night. It was pleasing to see Mayor Paul Simmons from the Coorong District Council there and everyone supporting each other.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (12:39): I rise to support this motion by the member for Chaffey:

That this house—

(a) notes the imperative importance of world-leading biosecurity measures for food and fibre security in South Australia with trade and exports;

(b) recognises that a whole-of-sector and state approach to biosecurity is crucial to the health and safety of our natural landscape and primary production; and

(c) acknowledges that South Australia’s $18.5 billion agriculture, horticulture, fishing and forestry industries are best served by the management and eradication of invasive species.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (19:48): I rise to make a contribution to the Greyhound Industry Reform Inspector Bill 2024. Certainly, I have had a bit to do with greyhounds, not that I am much of a betting man as was proven Friday night, but we have a reasonably new greyhound track in Murray Bridge which I believe is world-class. Well over $8 million has been invested, not just in the oval-shaped track but in the straight track, which is certainly another form of racing that alleviates the stress on the dogs as well.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (15:19): I rise today to talk about the, I think, bigger than once-in-a-lifetime drought; in fact, I think it is probably the biggest drought and frost experience combined that we have had for over a hundred years. I say that because in one farm's reading from 1914 for the whole year their rainfall was 230 millimetres, and to date this year they have only received 140 millimetres. It is just shocking what is happening right across the state, right across to the Western Australian border, cutting through all parts of the West Coast on Eyre Peninsula, through the Upper North and the Mid North. They are really struggling up there.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (15:32): On the health issue, I just want to raise an issue that happened with someone from my electorate regarding the ambulance shortage in South Australia, or the lack of ambulances being able to turn up on time. I quote directly from my constituent:

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (16:08): I rise to make a contribution to the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024. This bill was introduced into this place on 29 August 2024 by the Deputy Premier and follows on from the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction (Targets) Amendment Bill 2021, which was introduced into this house by the then Minister for Environment and Water, the Hon. David Speirs MP. The bill included targets such as net zero by 2050, reducing net emissions by more than 50 per cent by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieving 100 per cent net renewable energy generation by 2030. The bill never got to be debated before parliament was prorogued.