Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (11:31): I move:

That this house urges the Weatherill Labor government to prioritise the grade separation of the Seaford railway line where it meets Diagonal and Morphett roads at Oaklands Park, in order to—

(a) improve traffic congestion for residents living in the southern suburbs;

(b) provide efficient access for emergency services vehicles;

(c) support economic activity in the Westfield Marion precinct; and

(d) support the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre as a venue for state, national and international events.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (20:14): I rise to support the Appropriation Bill 2016 as a matter of process, but I am far from impressed. There are some key issues that the government has not addressed, and I would like to take this opportunity to outline some of them here tonight.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (12:11): I rise today to speak about a positive that came out of the state budget. It is something the member for Bright and I have been championing for a long time, and I would like to acknowledge the Minister for Recreation and Sport for jumping on board with this project. I am talking about the BMX track that is flagged for O'Halloran Hill. The state government is putting $2 million towards this project, while the Onkaparinga and Marion councils are putting forward $1.5 million.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (12:14): I rise to support wholeheartedly this motion put forward by the member for Hartley, which centres around small business being the lifeblood of the economy and employment in South Australia. As shadow minister for small business and as a former small business person also, I know all too well the challenges that small businesses face in South Australia, and I hear all too often a number of people who are forced to leave SA for better business opportunities, and most often they head to the eastern seaboard.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (17:12): I rise today to speak about two wonderful Lions Clubs in my community that are doing great work helping in that area. 

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (12:05:30):  I rise today, too, to commend the member for Davenport for bringing this motion before the house to:

            (a)        recognise Purple Day in support of epilepsy awareness;

            (b)        acknowledge the work of community members who raise the issue of epilepsy awareness; and

            (c)        call on the state government to adequately fund epilepsy services, research and diagnosis.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (15:37:24): I rise today to continue my remarks about my community recognition awards. The fifth and final community award winner is Marie Sheridan. Marie is a very talented local artist in our area. She exhibits a variety of works and mediums at the Marion Cultural Centre on a regular basis. She shares her knowledge and skills at the Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre where she teaches china painting, and at the Porcelain Art Centre in Norwood.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (15:37:24): I rise today to continue my remarks about my community recognition awards. The fourth award winner is Neela Sivakumaran. Neela came to Australia in 2009 as a refugee. She is a young leader, mentor and well-respected member of the Tamil community in South Australia. She attended Seaview High School and excelled in her studies. She was accepted into Flinders University to study medical science. 

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (15:06): I rise today to speak about a community awards presentation I held at Patritti Wines in Dover Gardens recently. More than 100 people attended to celebrate some outstanding people in our local area. Meeting with people in the electorate, I am always hearing about people doing fabulous things for others and people who are generally doing great things for our local area. It is often the small things that make the biggest difference in a community, and I want these people to be acknowledged.

Mr WINGARD (Mitchell) (15:06): I rise today to speak about a community awards presentation I held at Patritti Wines in Dover Gardens recently. More than 100 people attended to celebrate some outstanding people in our local area. Meeting with people in the electorate, I am always hearing about people doing fabulous things for others and people who are generally doing great things for our local area. It is often the small things that make the biggest difference in a community, and I want these people to be acknowledged.