Leah Blyth (SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Stronger Families and Stronger Communities) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It is my honour to pay tribute to an extraordinary South Australian whose generosity, wisdom and enduring commitment to community have left an indelible mark on our state and our nation. Dr Pamela Wall AO, known affectionately to many simply as 'Pammie', is a woman whose life has been defined by service, compassion and an unwavering belief in the power of giving.

A lady never talks about age, but Dr Wall continues to inspire her with energy, humour and philanthropic spirit. Dr Ian and Dr Pam Wall's contributions spanned decades and touched countless lives. From Dr Wall's early days as a nurse at the Women's and Children's Hospital to her role on the board of CODAN—a global electronics company that she helped grow alongside her late husband, Ian—Pamela has always led with purpose and heart. Their philanthropy is legendary. The Ian & Pamela Wall Gallery at Her Majesty's Theatre, the Wall Gallery at Carrick Hill, the Pamela and Ian Wall Performing Arts Initiative and the Ian and Pamela Wall Academic Centre at St Mark's College are just a few of the institutions that bear their name and have benefited from their generosity.

The Walls' giving is not confined to the arts and education. They have also been steadfast supporters of civic engagement and democratic institutions. In memory of her late husband, Dr Wall has generously donated to the Liberal Party of South Australia. This contribution reflects her belief in the values of individual responsibility, enterprise and community—values that have guided her life and her giving. It is also a strong message that Labor's draconian donation ban in South Australia will not end democracy there. Thank you so much, Pammie.