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maiden speech 2009

During my Maiden Speech on 3 June 2009, which coincided with the consideration of the State Budget Papers, I outlined some of the reasons I decided to become a Member of Parliament such as witnessing the flaws in the Criminal Injuries Compensations Act 2003 during my career in the legal profession.  That legislation failed to deliver justice to victims of sexual abuse, a situation that would have only worsened had the Prostitution Amendment Bill 2007 become law in our state.  I also took the opportunity to thank family and friends and to express my honour to serve the people of the South Metropolitan Region.

To read my speech in full, click here