While Labor announces plans for a new $75 million interchange at Darlington, I already offered a cheaper, alternative solution more than two years ago.

Premier Mike Rann has said: “The Southern Expressway presented a planning nightmare for those trying to design the Darlington interchange.”

But I already offered a solution, using an existing vacant site, saving the taxpayer millions of dollars. In February 2008, I called for the vacant Mitsubishi site to be used as a road/rail interchange.

The large roof space at Mitsubishi could be used to showcase and implement solar energy and possibly water harvesting technologies.

In addition the very large car park area and proximity to the train line make this an ideal site for a transport interchange.

Southern commuters could travel via the Southern Expressway, park at Mitsubishi, and then continue by train to the city – 20 minutes from Clovelly Park to the city in peak hour!! This would ease traffic congestion, and car parking pressure within the city.

Both initiatives would position SA as the smart sustainable state of the 21st century.

A Marion restaurant with dubious food standards has even threatened legal action to prevent exposure.

I put in a Freedom of Information (FOI) request with the Marion Council before Christmas requesting the names of all restaurants in the Marion area, which have breached food standards.

I’m entitled to the information, after successfully winning a test case with the Ombudsman in May of last year for the names of dodgy restaurants in the Adelaide City Council area.

The Ombudsman ruled that expiation notices and prohibition orders must be disclosed in the interest of public safety.

But FOI documents are only released with consultation with affected parties. I’ve been told I can’t have the information yet because one restaurant won’t comply, and has threatened legal action.

Restaurants that breach food standards are first issued with improvement notices, followed by expiation notices if the breach continues. The third step is a prohibition order, which effectively shuts the restaurant down.

The public have a right to know when a restaurant has breached health standards.

I will not drop this issue and I will pursue this restaurant for resisting the public’s right to know its food standards history.

It may well be that the restaurant has since rectified its kitchen operations and, if it has, I commend them.

But the people in this area deserve to be able to make informed decisions about where they and their families eat.

I’m calling on the Government to recall Parliament before the election.

Last week, we saw the Attorney-General backflip on legislation which makes it illegal for internet bloggers to comment on the election anonymously.

The Attorney-General promised to repeal the law after the election. Why not now?

If the Labor Government was really listening to the people, they’d be acting now to ensure peace of mind for internet bloggers who – regardless of the backflip – will still be breaking the law if they blog anonymously during this election.

Child Sex Offender laws are also in need of desperate attention.

Mr Atkinson has promised to review laws which put evidence at risk of being disallowed in child sex offender cases, meaning some offenders may get off scot-free.

Once again, he says he will do something about it after the election.

This needs to be fixed up urgently. Victims deserve justice now – not after the Attorney-General has finished running his election campaign!

State Parliament should be recalled next Tuesday to tackle the two issues, with the election called the following weekend.

Thank you to everyone who attended my campaign launch on the weekend. We had a huge turnout, with many people signing up to help out during the campaign. That help is greatly appreciated. (Stay tuned for photos from the day).

Nick Xenophon spoke at the launch and had this to say:

“It’s crucial that Kris Hanna is re-elected as the Independent Member for Mitchell. Not only is he a great local member, he also keeps the Government accountable on a whole range of issues, whether it’s water, pokies, health or transport.

“I’ve known Kris for many years and he is a tireless worker for his local community and is much needed in Parliament.”