parliamentary inquiries
CHAIRED by jayne stinson mp
INQUIRY INTO THE NATIONAL TRUST
inquiry into the national trust of sa
SA PARLIAMENT ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The National Trust of SA is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to conserving, managing, and promoting South Australia’s indigenous, natural, built, and cultural heritage.
The National Trust is not a government entity and relies solely on the generosity of the community through donations, grants, membership, entry fees and sponsorship.
The inquiry will examine topics including:
the operation of the National Trust of SA Act 1955
the governance and organisational structure of the National Trust of SA
management of heritage assets under NTSA control and
the role of volunteers.
Written submissions are due by Tuesday 28 June 2026. The inquiry Terms of Reference and information on how to write a submission are available HERE.
urban forest inquiry
URBAN FOREST INQUIRY
SA PARLIAMENT ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Jayne Stinson chairs the Environment, Resources and Development Committee of the SA Parliament. The Committee has launched an inquiry into the Urban Forest.
The Committee will inquire into and report on:
1. Best practice and innovative measures to assist in the selection and maintenance of site-appropriate tree species to improve the resilience of the urban forest, with a focus on trees for urban infill developments;
2. Legislative and regulatory options to improve the resilience and longevity of trees comprising the urban forest; and
3. Any other related matters.
REPORT NO.1 - 18 OCTOBER 2023
The First Report contains 15 recommendations covering tightening regulations, increasing fees and fines, setting up a new Urban Forest Fund and grants.
You can provide feedback to the Committee about these recommendations.
HAVE YOUR SAY
The Committee is keen to hear your views on how to protect and build our urban forest, with a focus on urban infill development. A submission can be as simple as an email about your experiences, views or bright ideas. You do not need to be an expert.
You can make a submission to jayne.stinson@parliament.sa.gov.au
or post your submission to: The Chair, Environment, Resources and Development Committee, GPO Box 572 ADELAIDE SA 5001
access to uti treatment inquiry
inquiry into access to urinary tract infection treatments
Jayne Stinson MP moved to establish a Select Committee to investigate Access to UTI Treatments.
50% of women will suffer a UTI and 5% of men. It can be a very painful condition and, if not treated quickly, can lead to hospitalisation.
The Committee was unanimously supported by the Parliament.
The Committee will inquire and report into:
(a) Barriers facing sufferers of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in gaining timely access to treatment
(b) The applicability of implementing Queensland’s Urinary Tract Infection Community Pharmacy Service in South Australia and
(c) Any other related matter.
FINAL REPORT
The final report and recommendations were tabled to Parliament on 27 September 2023.
Click HERE to access the final report and recommendations.