Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (14:59): My question is to the Minister for Regional Roads. Can the minister specify which roads make up the approximately 1,200 kilometres of flood-damaged roads as announced by the Premier?

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (14:49): My question is to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water. Has the minister requested preliminary engineering work in relation to the rebuilding of the agricultural levees alongside the River Murray in the Lower Murray region?

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (14:45): My question is to the Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services. Is the minister aware of asbestos in Riverland flood barriers and, if so, when was he advised of this? Has the public been informed and has the asbestos been disposed of? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:15): I rise to support the 14^th report of the Public Works Committee of the Fifty-Fifth Parliament on the Drain L culvert replacement project. This was part of the former federal Liberal government and the state Liberal government's 80:20 joint funding of $190 million to upgrade infrastructure at locations along the Princes Highway corridor in South Australia.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (12:22): I rise to speak to the amended motion by the member for Playford that this house:

(a) notes that 20 January 2023 is National Corrections Day, recognising the tireless work and efforts of our dedicated corrections staff to reduce reoffending and to make the community safer; and

(b) expresses its gratitude to all corrections staff in all roles across the state, including correctional officers, community corrections officers, Aboriginal liaison officers, social workers, psychologists, correctional educators and administration and project staff for their professionalism, skill and compassion.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:10): It is with much pleasure that I discuss the motion on International Volunteer Day:

That this house—

(a) notes that on 5 December 2022 we celebrate International Volunteer Day;

(b) acknowledges the valuable contribution that volunteers made to the economic and social wellbeing of local communities; and

(c) calls on all South Australians to thank and show their appreciation to all volunteers in our community.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (16:40): I rise today to talk about the River Murray flood, both in the Riverland and in the Murraylands. I speak not just as the member for Hammond but as the shadow emergency services minister. I want to commend the resilience of communities during this once-in-a-lifetime event for many people. We have not seen an event like this—and it was a bigger event, obviously—since 1956. Preparations went into place—whether it was up at Renmark, whether it was at Berri Barmera Council, whether it was at Loxton Waikerie, whether it was at Mid Murray or whether it was at the Rural City of Murray Bridge—and thousands of tonnes of earth got moved to protect communities.

As recreational restrictions on the River Murray start to ease, the Opposition is calling on Peter Malinauskas to provide clarity and transparency over exactly what informed the snap decision. 

The CFS has warned of hot and windy conditions in coming days as it's revealed the Malinauskas Labor Government has slashed a million dollars from the crucial prescribed burn budget, putting South Australians at greater risk during bushfire season. 

As huge crowds converge on our coastlines over summer - and a number of recent high profile shark sightings - the Opposition is calling on Peter Malinauskas to fund two new jet rescue boats for Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) volunteers.