Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (15:11): I rise today to speak about the drought that is impacting right across South Australia, apart from the far north-east of the state. This is a drought that is unprecedented in human records, right down to when Europeans came to this state. Farmers right across this state are crying out for realistic support after the drought they had last year, and it is not looking too flash this year. I raised this in the house last year, along with my colleagues, and am again raising it this year—the impacts of the drought.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (12:55): I support this motion by the member for Chaffey:

That this house—

(a) recognises that every community has the right to safety and protection given by a local police presence;

(b) acknowledges the bravery and continued efforts of our regional police officers serving our regional and remote communities every day;

(c) urges the Malinauskas Labor government to review the operations and manning requirements of South Australia's regional and remote police stations to guarantee the safety of our regional communities; and

(d) calls on the Malinauskas Labor government to expand the attraction and retention of our vitally important police force numbers.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:21): I want to advise the house that I am not the lead speaker on this bill, but I am here to speak about the Biodiversity Bill 2025. This bill has far-reaching implications right across the state, and I believe there will be much debate not just at this stage of the bill but during the committee stage to get some ratification around many of the complex areas involved in this bill.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (12:20): I move:

That this house—

(a) acknowledges that the value of South Australia’s primary industry and agribusiness is of significant value, an estimated $18.5 billion in 2022-23;

(b) recognises that the current drought is, for many districts, the worst in living memory and is causing significant financial and mental stress across rural and regional communities in South Australia;

(c) agrees that the Malinauskas Labor government's $8 million ‘new’ funding in response to this drought is grossly inadequate considering the magnitude of hardship and suffering currently being endured by the sector;

(d) urges the Malinauskas government to explore all possible measures to ensure water and fodder supply to farming communities that desperately need it around the state;

(e) calls on the Malinauskas Labor government to urgently provide meaningful assistance to South Australia’s farming sector to underpin its ongoing viability or the benefit of all South Australians; and

(f) recognises that failure to provide meaningful assistance immediately will result in terrible human and animal welfare outcomes.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (15:25): I want to speak about drought in this state. At a time of severe drought and enormous stress, the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board, driven by general manager Will Durack, has insensitively proceeded with a water compliance program flying totally at odds with what was agreed and opposite to every other landscape board in South Australia.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:21): I rise to speak to the Supply Bill, which is the bill to keep government services operating in this state post June as we debate the budget. I note that it comprises $7.681 billion to be appropriated. There are a couple of things I want to talk about in regard to local issues today. One is the growth that has been happening in Murray Bridge and will happen well into the future. I know I have raised this in this place before, but certainly Murray Bridge and surrounds will be a major part of the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan moving forward, and it is great to see that opportunity will be realised over decades and decades to come.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (16:35): I move:

That this house—

(a) notes that 30 April 2025 marks the 50^th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, leading to the end of the Vietnam War and the beginning of communist rule in Vietnam;

(b) notes that the fall of Saigon, also known as Black April, had disastrous ramifications for Vietnamese people, including hundreds of thousands of people sent to re-education camps, with many experiencing torture, disease and starvation, and creating a refugee crisis with millions of people displaced into neighbouring countries and across the world;

(c) acknowledges the significant pain and distress still felt by South Australian Vietnamese community members, many of whom directly experienced these traumatic events, or are descendants of those who suffered through both the war and the long, dangerous journey to our shores;

(d) thanks and acknowledges the sacrifices made by Australian and Vietnamese veterans, as well as their families, in the fight for freedom;

(e) recognises the especially significant contribution that Vietnamese South Australians have made to our state in the decades since these events, overcoming the many challenges posed by the legacy of the war with the signature determination, grit and optimism we have come to recognise in our Vietnamese community; and

(f) calls on all South Australians to stand with our South Australian Vietnamese community as they reflect on this pivotal and catastrophic event in our history.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:33): I rise to support this motion by the member for Chaffey:

That this house—

(a) recognises that 4 May is International Firefighters' Day;

(b) acknowledges that firefighters dedicate their lives to protecting South Australians across our metropolitan areas and in our regions;

(c) honours and remembers past firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities and protecting others;

(d) expresses its gratitude to all CFS and MFS personnel and volunteers for their courage, commitment and tireless effort in times of emergency; and

(e) recognises the serious health risks firefighters face from exposure to hazardous contaminants and the importance of ensuring their protection.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (16:57): I rise to speak to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Environment and Food Production Areas) Amendment Bill 2025. This bill comes about because of the need for amendments to the planning bill and to make sure that we have the appropriate amount of housing for growth into the future. We are certainly supportive of this bill with some amendments.

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (11:15): I rise to commend and second the motion from the member for Dunstan in regard to ANZAC Day and its vital commemoration in this state and our country. I note that the member for Dunstan moved:

That this house—

(a) recognises that ANZAC Day, commemorated each year on 25 April, marks the anniversary of the first major military action by Australian and New Zealand forces in World War I;

(b) pays its respects to the families of those ANZACs who tragically lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign;

(c) shows its gratitude to all Australian personnel who have served in defence of their country; and

(d) remembers all Australians who have been injured or killed while serving.