Mark's speech today focussed on Adelaide's precious Park Lands, and how, as certain as night follows day, the Park Lands are under constant threat from proposals to develop, privatise or alienate this open space.

During Question Time, Mark asked the Minister for Human Services, representing the Minister for Environment and Water, a question about drinking water quality.

Mark gave his strong support today for the Government's Bill to South Australia into the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

During Question Time, Mark asked the Minister for Health & Wellbeing about the SA Government's position on the federal Government's proposal to de-regulate new genetic modification techniques.

Today Mark spoke about the importance of whistleblower protection legislation and the ability to appropriately disclose information to journalists and Members of Parliament in certain circumstances.

Mark today spoke in support of the Government's Bill to establish a new statutory body, Infrastructure SA, which will have the responsibility to advise the government on all matters to do with public and private infrastructure.