Recently, the Hon. David Speirs MP and I held our annual Community Recognition Awards. I established these awards three years ago as a way to honour the people whose contribution and dedication to improving the community we live in often goes unnoticed. I would like to present our winners for 2018, who have been massive contributors to our local community. 

The State Government has funded the installation of five CCTV cameras at The Salvation Army Marion, following an increase in drug use, theft, and vandalism on the grounds. 

It was great to have Premier Steven Marshall, along with local members David Speirs MP and Stephen Patterson MP, out in the electorate to deliver on our election commitment to provide funding to upgrade the Brighton Sports Complex. 

It was great to meet with City of Marion CEO Adrian Skull recently to hand him a cheque to fund the upgrade the Crown Street Reserve at Dover Gardens. 

After plenty of community feedback from school staff, parents and families, changes have been made to the Seaford line morning timetable, to better cater for students who travel by train to attend Westminster School, as well as other schools in the area. 

I visited Brighton Secondary School and met with their F1 in Schools team, Horizons. 

Do you know someone who works tirelessly behind the scenes to contribute to our local community, whether it be at your sporting club, church, school or community group? I want to recognise their efforts, and would like to pay tribute to them at a function I will be hosting later in the year.

Nominations can be made here, and sent via email to gibson@parliament.sa.gov.au, or via post to Corey Wingard MP Reply Paid 84426 Oaklands Park SA 5046.

Despite the cloudy sky, the rain held off today whilst volunteers from the Rotary Club of Somerton Park, the City of Holdfast Bay and the local community set about putting the finishing touches to the new undercover BBQ facilities and landscaping at the Brighton Pump Track.

I believe all ANZAC Day speeches should start with - Thank you.

Thank you to the ANZACS of WW1 And WW2.

Those veterans whose proud march has now slowed to a shuffle.

Those service men and women whose bravery and commitment is enshrined in our fabric and our being.

The Marshall Liberal team know Small Business is the heartbeat of our state. As the Shadow Minister in charge of Small Business one of the most common issues raised with me since I took up this rolls has been payroll tax...the tax on jobs.