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SECOND-HAND VEHICLE DEALERS (MISCELLANEOUS) AMENDMENT BILL

Mr WHETSTONE: Yes. I bring this to the chamber's attention, because who knows if it is not happening? Some of the more historical cars, some of those older cars, are starting to become quite valuable. Anything with a steel bumper bar in today's automotive circle of sales or repairs is usually worth a lot more than it was when it was brand new.

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GRIEVANCE DEBATE- TRADE RELATIONS

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:34): I rise today to reflect a little bit on one of the most important economic drivers in South Australia, and that is our trade relations with our global partners. On this side of the house, we have always been passionate about promoting South Australia to the world. Just recently, we have had a number of delegates visit here at Parliament House and also out in the business sector. We have seen the ambassador to Lithuania, today we have seen the British High Commissioner, and we have seen the Consul-General visit this place over the last couple of days.

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GRIEVANCE DEBATE- CHAFFEY ELECTORATE AWARD RECIPIENTS

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:20): I rise to talk about celebrating Australia Day. Chaffey is made up of dedicated, passionate and proud people and many volunteers, the active community members who make the Riverland and the Mallee a better place to live. On Australia Day, I had the opportunity to celebrate with many of my community members who enrich our regions and provide invaluable service to our communities.

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QUESTION TIME - INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEVY

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:55): My question is to the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science. Does the state government support an international student levy? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

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VETERINARY SERVICES BILL

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (12:13): I rise to let the chamber know that I will be the lead speaker on this bill. It is a very important bill. The Veterinary Services Bill 2023 is bringing the veterinary science and the veterinary industry into line with modern-day expectation. What we should first and foremost understand is that the Veterinary Services Bill modernises the needs of a very complex industry. The industry is there for different parts of veterinary practices—animal health, animal wellbeing—but it is also an institution that is there for the mental health of human beings and for the wellbeing of animal husbandry and the competitive nature that we as racegoers will sometimes take for granted but the industry does not.

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MOTION: INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (12:55): I, too, rise to support the amended motion and to give recognition that 5 December is International Volunteer Day. It is a big shout-out to all volunteers from all walks of life, whether in metro Adelaide, regional South Australia or anywhere on the globe. Volunteers are the fabric of any community. Whether in a metro town or a regional community, I think it would be fair to say that they are equally valued for the time, care and activity that they create around their dedication to the job.

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GRIEVANCE DEBATE - PREMIER'S FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY AWARDS

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:28): I rise to talk about some activity happening in the Riverland in recent times. Yes, the trophy cabinet continues to fill in the Riverland. The Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards saw some great South Australian businesses, individuals and exporters recognised for their dedication to our premium food and beverage industry—none more so than Almondco, the winner of the Export Award for businesses with more than 15 FTEs.

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Labor Slams the Brakes on Truro Freight Route

Labor’s long-overdue “90-day review” of South Australia’s infrastructure projects will see federal funding completely cut from the Truro Freight Route Project.

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QUESTION TIME - EXPORT DELAYS Supplementary

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (15:00): Supplementary: minister, what measures will the state government put in place to ensure South Australian exporters do not experience similar conditions?

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QUESTION TIME - EXPORT DELAYS

Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (14:59): My question is to the Minister for Trade and Investment. What is the government doing to address export delays as a result of the DP World cyber attacks? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

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