I recently spoke to the Condolence Motion on the bushfires which have impacted the country.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA STILL PAYING FOR 16 YEARS OF STATE LABOR

Our country is facing devastating and widespread national bushfires. We are well prepared, well organised and well resourced, but we are also realistic: These fire conditions are unprecedented, and the challenge is formidable.

South Australia’s shipbuilding workforce is set to receive additional training to support the local industry.

Recently in parliament I updated the house on the progress of the Repatriation General Hospital reactivation.

This week I spoke in parliament about the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program and the benefits it provides participants in facilitiating a well-informed national conversation about defence inssues.

This week in parliament I spoke of the incredible work and contributions of the Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson AO to the Australian War Memorial and to the nation.

I was honoured to address the Plympton Glenelg RSL Remembrance Day service on 11 November, and I want to thank Plympton Glenelg RSL's vice-president, Bill Hignett OAM; secretary, Tich Tyson OAM; MC, Chelsea Carruthers; outstanding singers led by Regina Crook; and St Leonards Primary School for their wonderful contribution to the service.

This year, the 2nd Adelaide Scout Group celebrates its 110th birthday. On Sunday, 10 November my state colleague Sam Duluk MP and I joined the chief commissioner of Scouts SA, Harry Long, City of Mitcham mayor, Heather Holmes-Ross, current and former scouts and special guests to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

I recently spoke in Parliament about the Governments rollout of the National Broadband Network in Boothby.