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Motion: World Press Freedom Day

May 18, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. F. Pangallo: That this council— 1. Recognises that 3 May 2023 marks 30 years of World Press Freedom Day, celebrating the importance of freedom of the press and freedom of expression; 2. Notes that UNESCO has designated this...

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Motion: Cat Management

May 17, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this council— 1. Recognises that free cat desexing programs will improve population control and welfare outcomes for cats and shelter and rescue staff and volunteers. 2. Calls on the South Australian government to expand free desexing programs for...

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Motion: LIV Golf

May 17, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this council calls on the South Australian government to table in this council all documents relating to payments or agreements made to host the LIV Golf tournament, including details of money paid from the Major Events Fund...

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Motion: World Autism Awareness Day

May 04, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. E.S. Bourke: That this council— 1. Recognises that April is Autism Month and 2 April is World Autism Awareness Day. 2. Acknowledges that Autism Awareness Day recognises and celebrates the rights of autistic people to lead full and...

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Motion: Assange, Mr J. 2

March 22, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. F. Pangallo: That this council— 1. Recognises Julian Assange is an Australian citizen and a journalist with WikiLeaks who aided in exposing possible war crimes and civilian casualties in the release of documents which included Afghanistan War logs...

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Motion: Native Bird Hunting

February 22, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.B. Martin: 1. That a select committee of the Legislative Council be established to inquire into and report on the hunting of native birds, with particular reference to: (a) community values and perspective; (b) cultural, social and recreational...

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Motion: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

February 08, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:32): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that— (a) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an effective treatment option for some people with major depression; (b) in 2018, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists recommended that 'TMS...

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Motions: Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

November 30, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:56): I move: That the Environment, Resources and Development Committee inquire into and report on further legislative and policy measures to better protect the dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Port River, with particular consideration to be given...

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Motion: Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex

November 16, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:08): I move: 1. That a select committee of the Legislative Council be established to inquire into and report on the decision-making process and impact of approval of the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex at the tip of Eyre Peninsula...

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Motion: Iranian Protests

November 03, 2022

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.T. Ngo: That this council— 1. Condemns the deadly and disproportionate use of force against protesters in Iran, following the tragic death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Jina (Mahsa) Amini; 2. Expresses concern at the disproportionate attacks on ethnic...

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