Motions
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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotions: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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...
Read MoreMotion: 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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