The Hon. J.S. LEE (15:52): 

I rise to speak in support of the Statutes Amendment (Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products—Closure Orders and Offences) Bill 2025. The bill before us today follows on from legislation that passed the parliament last year and came into effect on 13 December 2024, introducing new enforcement powers and penalties to tackle the sale of illicit tobacco and vapes.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (14:36): 

I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Regional Development about regional jobs in Port Pirie.

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. N.J. Centofanti:

1. That a select committee be established to inquire into the government's election promise to deliver a hydrogen power plant, with particular reference to:

(a) major commitments within the Hydrogen Jobs Plan, including, but not limited to, the generators, hydrogen electrolysers, storage options;

(b) costings of key elements of the Hydrogen Jobs Plan, including operational and capital costs;

(c) timeline of the deliverables identified within the Hydrogen Jobs Plan, including current progress;

(d) the quantity, price and timing of hydrogen required to supply industry, and the viability of any alternative sources of energy;

(e) what is the best use of hydrogen produced by electrolysis, if any, at this stage of its development;

(f) investigating the challenges hydrogen power projects across Australia, and the world, are experiencing;

(g) what is the full cost and activities undertaken by the Office for Hydrogen Power SA; and

(h) any other related matters.

2. That this council permits the select committee to authorise the disclosure or publication, as it sees fit, of any evidence or documents presented to the committee prior to such evidence being presented to the council.

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.A. Simms:

That this council—

1. Notes the Queensland government's announcement that it will make 50¢ fares permanent on all public transport networks in Queensland following a successful six-month trial;

2. Acknowledges that the implementation of 50¢ public transport fares in Queensland has resulted in a significant increase in public transport patronage and positive outcomes for cost of living, traffic congestion, business, and the environment;

3. Notes that Adelaide City Council resolved at its meeting on 11 March 2025 to approach the state government to explore the possibility of implementation of a similar scheme in Adelaide; and

4. Calls on the Malinauskas government to undertake a six-month trial of 50¢ public transport fares as part of its upcoming budget.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (14:32): 

I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Emergency Services regarding shark sighting management.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (14:56): 

I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the minister representing the Minister for Energy and Mining regarding the Office of Hydrogen Power SA.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (17:05): 

I rise to speak in support of the Statutes Amendment (Claim Farming) Bill 2024. This bill will prohibit the act of claim farming in relation to personal injury claims in South Australia. It would be reasonable to assume that most people may not be aware of the practice of claim farming. It is quite alarming to learn that there are unscrupulous firms out there that attempt to profit from the trauma and injury of individuals in this way.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (16:18): 

I rise to speak on the Passenger Transport (Point to Point Transport Services) Amendment Bill 2025. The bill makes a number of amendments to the Passenger Transport Act in order to reform the point to point passenger transport industry, which comprises taxis, chauffeurs and rideshare vehicles. As many honourable members have already highlighted, the industry has changed significantly since the introduction of rideshare operators such as Uber in 2017, which had an undeniable impact on taxidrivers. It is clear that reforms are needed, and the bill draws on the recommendations from the Passenger Transport Act Review released in August last year.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (14:39): 

I seek leave to address a question to the Attorney-General, representing Minister for Health and Wellbeing, about the Royal Adelaide Hospital infectious diseases unit.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (17:26): 

I rise today to speak on the Local Government (Elections) (Australian Citizen and Compulsory Voting) Amendment Bill 2024. I thank the Hon. Frank Pangallo for bringing this bill to the chamber and for his clear commitment to strengthening the democratic processes that we hold so dear in this place.