Speeches

Speech: Fair Work (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Amendment Bill

February 21, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:42): I rise to speak briefly on behalf of the Greens in support of this legislation. Violence against women and children is a problem of epidemic proportions in Australia. One in three women has experienced physical violence since the age...

Speech: Poker Machines (Matters of Interest)

February 08, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:37): I rise today to speak about the profound harm caused by poker machine gambling. Australia has 76 per cent of the world's non-casino poker machines. Each year, Australians lose over $25 billion on a range of gambling products, and...

Speech: Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Port River Committee

November 30, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:54): I rise to conclude my comments on the recommendations from the report of the Select Committee on Dolphins in Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Port River. I again thank all members from the Legislative Council who assisted with the conduct...

Speech: Sportswashing (Matters Of Interest)

October 19, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:46): I rise today to speak about sportswashing. Sportswashing is a deeply concerning practice of large businesses, countries and organisations using their sponsorship of sports and community events to launder their reputations. I want to bring sportswashing to the attention...

Speech: Native Vegetation (Revegetation Projects Register) Amendment Bill

September 28, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:21): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I rise to speak on this very simple but, I believe, important legislation that would establish a Revegetation Projects Register in our state. This is a vital step...

Speech: Work Health and Safety (Industrial Manslaughter) Amendment Bill

September 23, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:45): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I rise today to reintroduce a Greens bill in the wake of May Day over the weekend to make industrial manslaughter a crime. I think it is fair...

Speech: Shop Trading Hours (Extension Of Hours) Amendment Bill

September 08, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: On behalf of the Greens, I rise to support the Shop Trading Hours (Extension of Hours) Amendment Bill 2022. I have just been apprising myself of the many and varied speeches that I have made about shop trading hours in this...

Speech: Return To Work Corporation Of South Australia (Constitution Of Board) Amendment Bill

September 08, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:22): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I rise today to introduce a bill to amend the Return to Work Corporation of South Australia Act 1994. I think it is fair to say that some...

Speech: Magistrates Court (Nunga Court) Amendment Bill

September 08, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:41): I rise today to speak in support of the Magistrates Court (Nunga Court) Amendment Bill 2022. This bill legislates a formal place for Nunga Courts in our judicial system, created as a result of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal...

Speech: National Parks and Wildlife (Wombat Burrows) Amendment Bill

September 07, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:22): I thank those members who have made a contribution: the Hon. Emily Bourke, the Hon. Connie Bonaros and the Hon. Nicola Centofanti. I do not think any of us would disagree in terms of compassion and care, particularly for...