Motions
Motion: Assange, Mr J.
July 07, 2022
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: Refugee Week 2022
June 15, 2022
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. J.S. Lee: That this council— 1. Notes that Refugee Week will be celebrated across Australia from Sunday 19 June to Saturday 25 June 2022 and provides a platform to celebrate the positive social and economic contributions made by...
Read MoreMotion: Committee Established for Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Inquiry
June 14, 2022
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.A. Franks: 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...
Read MoreMotion: Cost of Living in SA
May 04, 2022
Debate on motion of Hon. R.A. SIMMS: That this council— 1. Recognises that: (a) inflation in Australia is at its highest level in more than 20 years putting enormous pressure on South Australians, particularly those on low incomes; and (b) the cost of living is...
Read MoreMotion: Select Committee on the Findings of the Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission
December 01, 2021
The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (20:03): I move: That the interim report of the [Select Committee on Findings of the Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission and Productivity Commission as they Relate to the Decisions of the South Australian Government] committee be noted....
Read MoreMotion: World AIDS Day
December 01, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this council— 1. Recognises that each year on 1 December we commemorate World AIDS Day; and 2. Recommits to end AIDS by 2030. I rise because today marks the 34th occurrence of World AIDS Day and this...
Read MoreMotion: Select Committee on Poverty Final Report
November 17, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:31): I move: That the report of the select committee be noted. I rise to note the final report of the Select Committee on Poverty in South Australia. The select committee was formed in May 2018 for the purpose of...
Read MoreMotion: Call For Jobs Guarantee in SA
October 27, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (20:26): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the socio-economic shockwaves from COVID-19 will continue for years; 2. Notes that unemployment and underemployment were already a significant, ongoing issue prior to the pandemic; 3. Recognises intergenerational inequality has resulted in...
Read MoreMotion: World Kangaroo Day
October 13, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:35): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that 24 October is World Kangaroo Day, celebrating kangaroos and raising awareness about the largest commercial slaughter of land-based wildlife in the world; 2. Acknowledges that loss of habitat, bushfires, drought, predators,...
Read MoreMotion: Lion Arts Factory
October 13, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:23): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the profound impact COVID-19 has had and will continue to have on the entertainment industry; 2. Recognises the work and unique positions of Five Four Entertainment, Plus One Co., and Lion Arts...
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