Record of Service
A structured list of the firm's public contributions and advisory milestones.
Legislation
Since entering Parliament, Connie Bonaros has led, introduced, and influenced a significant body of legislation across justice, health, gambling reform, and cost of living.
Below is a verified record of key bills progressed through the South Australian Parliament.
Bill / Legislative Area Date / Period Supporting Explanation
Passed Legislation
2025
Criminal Law (High Risk Offenders) Amendment Bill
Strengthened detention powers for high-risk offenders, including those responsible for serious unprovoked attacks.
2024
Summary Offences (Invasive Images and Depictions) Amendment Bill
Introduced Australia-first laws criminalising deepfake invasive images with significant penalties.
2024
Education and Children's Services (Sports Vouchers) Amendment Bill
Expanded access to sports vouchers, supporting greater participation in physical activity for children.
2024
Gambling Administration (Limitation on Advertising) Amendment Bill
Restricted gambling advertising, delivering protections against harmful and predatory marketing.
2023
Victims of Crime (Compensation) Amendment Bill
Removed sentencing discounts in compensation calculations, strengthening outcomes for victims.
2022
Statutes Amendment (Stealthing and Consent) Bill
Criminalised stealthing (non-consensual condom removal), positioning South Australia as a national leader.
2022
Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Amendment Bill
Strengthened restrictions on tobacco and vaping products, particularly to protect young people.
2020
Statutes Amendment (Spit Hood Prohibition) Bill
Delivered a landmark ban on spit hoods in all detention settings.
2020
Dangerous Substances (LPG Cylinder Labelling) Amendment Bill
Mandated safety warning labels on LPG cylinders following a fatal incident.
2020
Southern State Superannuation (Choice of Fund) Amendment Bill
Gave public sector workers the right to choose their superannuation fund.
2020
Coroners (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill
Strengthened the investigative powers of the State Coroner and improved accountability.
2020
Assisted Reproductive Treatment (Review Recommendations) Amendment Bill
Established a donor conception register, improving access to genetic information.
2019
Criminal Law Consolidation (Child-Like Sex Dolls Prohibition) Amendment Bill
Criminalised the possession and distribution of child-like sex dolls and related exploitation material.
Introduced Legislation & Ongoing Reform
2025
Period Products and Facilities (Access) Bill
Seeks to provide free access to period products and essential facilities.
2025
Statutes Amendment (Legal Profession Review Recommendations) Bill
Implements key reforms to strengthen oversight of the legal profession.
2024
Statutes Amendment (Gambling – Mandatory Pre-Commitment System) Bill
Proposes mandatory pre-commitment systems to reduce gambling harm.
2024
Statutes Amendment (Gambling – Opening Hours and Signage) Bill
Aims to restrict venue operating hours and strengthen harm-reduction signage.
2024
Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment Bill
Implements recommendations from the ICAC legislative review.
2024
Education and Children's Services (Asbestos Removal) Amendment Bill
Proposed mandatory asbestos removal in schools to improve safety standards.
2024
Parliamentary Committees Bill
Seeks to modernise and reform the parliamentary committee system.
2024
Parliamentary Committees (Referral of Petitions) Amendment Bill
Enables community petitions to be formally referred to parliamentary committees.
2022, reintroduced
Gender Equality Bill
Proposes establishment of a Commissioner for Gender Equality and action plans.
2021
Education and Children's Services (Mobile Phones in Schools) Amendment Bill
Proposed banning mobile phones in schools to support student wellbeing.
2020
Statutes Amendment (Mandatory Reporting) Bill
Strengthens reporting obligations to better protect vulnerable children.
2020
Road Traffic (Drug Screening) Amendment Bill
Proposed reforms to align drug-driving laws with drink-driving standards.
2020
Statutes Amendment (Free Menstrual Hygiene Products) Bill
Addresses period poverty by providing free menstrual products in schools.
Advocacy & Parliamentary Action
Beyond legislation, Connie Bonaros has driven change through sustained parliamentary advocacy, negotiations, and motions that have delivered tangible outcomes for South Australians.
Gambling Harm Reduction – Led sustained advocacy resulting in restrictions on gambling advertising on public transport and ongoing reforms to reduce gambling harm.
Marine Environment & Algal Bloom Response – Secured recognition of marine environmental disasters within emergency frameworks and delivered support for affected industries.
Mental Health Support for Regional Communities – Advocated for targeted mental health funding for communities impacted by environmental and economic pressures.
Health System & GP Access Reform – Promoted practical solutions to reduce pressure on hospitals by improving access to primary care.
Cost of Living Relief – Advanced measures aimed at easing financial pressure on households through systemic reform.
Justice System Reform & Victim Protections – Consistently advocated for stronger victim rights, fair sentencing, and improved court system transparency.
Marine Parks & Fishing Industry Protections – Brokered outcomes balancing environmental protection with the sustainability of commercial and recreational fishing industries.
Country of Origin Labelling (Seafood) – Long-term advocacy contributing to stronger labelling standards supporting consumers and local producers.
Education Access & Equity – Secured improved outcomes for students, particularly those from regional and low socio-economic backgrounds.
Emergency Powers Oversight (COVID-19) – Ensured accountability and scrutiny of government decision-making during the pandemic.
Motions
A summary record of influential motions successfully advanced by Connie Bonaros during her time as a Member of the Legislative Council, within the South Australian Parliament, categorised by policy domain.
Social and Health Policy
Mar 2024
Regional Water Security and Management Motion
Agreed – Successfully passed motion calling for an independent audit of South Australia’s rural water infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability.
Sep 2023
Small Business Support and Recovery Motion
Amended and agreed to – Proposed legislative framework to provide immediate financial relief to regional businesses during economic downturns.
17/10/2018
Child Protection Workers
Agreed
25/9/2019
Lymphoedema and SA Health
Agreed
13/11/2019
Provision of Sanitary Products for Women and Girls
Agreed
3/2/2021
Violence Against Women
Agreed
17/3/2021
Gendered Violence
Agreed
26/5/2021
National Road Safety Week
Amended and agreed to
19/6/2024
Unmet Mental Health Needs Report
Agreed
19/6/2024
Payroll Tax Relief Measures
Agreed
Various Dates
Period Poverty and Facilities Access (supportive motions)
Various Dates
Governance, Committees, and Reform
Nov 2024
Motion for Transparency in Government Procurement
Moved – A critical motion aimed at increasing the public visibility of state-funded infrastructure contracts and advisory firm expenditures.
Oct 2023
Establishment of State Committee on Digital Ethics
Agreed – Motion to create a cross-party committee to oversee the ethical deployment of AI in public service delivery.
15/5/2019
Select Committee on the Effectiveness of the System of Committees of the SA Parliament
Agreed
1/6/2022
Select Committee on Health Services in SA
Agreed – re-established (originally agreed 5/2/2020)
4/6/2025
Equal Opportunity Commission Inquiry into Local Government
Moved
20/3/2024
Payroll Tax Amnesty for Independent General Practitioners
Agreed
15/5/2024
Referral of Payroll Tax to SA Productivity Commission
Agreed
Cultural and Public Recognition
1/8/2018
Forest Fires in Greece
Agreed
6/12/2018
Women’s Suffrage in New Zealand
Agreed
5/6/2019
Retirement of State Coroner Mark Johns
Amended and agreed
19/6/2019
Abdulla Zeinab and Trans Am Bike Race
Agreed
29/4/2020
Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan and Tania McNeill
Agreed
30/8/2023
Southern Ocean Offshore Wind Zone
Amended and agreed
30/8/2023
Inquiry into Loneliness
Agreed
19/6/2024
Non-Recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Agreed
Feb 2024
National Recognition of Regional Heritage Sites
Agreed – Motion advocating for increased federal funding and legislative protection for South Australia’s historic regional hubs.
Parliamentary Committee Leadership & Membership
Across her time in the South Australian Legislative Council, Connie Bonaros served on a broad range of parliamentary committees, contributing to detailed scrutiny across health, governance, law reform, infrastructure, and social policy.
Committee Leadership
Nov 2018 – Nov 2025
Health Services in South Australia
Chair
Nov 2019 – Aug 2021
Effectiveness of the Current System of Parliamentary Committees
Chair
Key Committee Memberships
2018 – 2025
Legislative Review Committee
2022 – 2024
Return to Work SA Scheme
Feb 2024 – Nov 2024
Water Supply Needs of Eyre Peninsula
2024 – 2025
Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Bill
Jul 2023 – Nov 2023
Establishment of Adelaide University
Oct 2022 – Mar 2024
Prohibition of Neo-Nazi Symbols
Apr 2020 – Feb 2022
COVID-19 Response Committee
Mar 2021 – Oct 2021
Joint Committee on Equal Opportunity – Harassment in the Parliamentary Workplace
Additional Committee Work
2018 – 2021
Wage Theft in South Australia
2018 – 2021
Social Development Committee
2018 – 2021
Matters Relating to SA Pathology and SA Medical Imaging
2018 – 2020
Social Workers Registration Bill 2018
Jul 2019 – Oct 2019
Coorong Environmental Trust Bill 2019
Mar 2019 – Feb 2022
Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission Findings
Jun 2018 – Feb 2022