Speeches

Speech: Persistent Sexual Abuse of a Child (Grace Tame)

May 16, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I rise today on behalf of the Greens to confirm our support for this bill, which should come as no surprise because the Greens were working on a similar bill. While it is not a complex change, it will be important...

Speech: AUKUS Deal (Matters of Interest)

March 22, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:46): I rise today to speak about the AUKUS deal or, indeed, what we know about the AUKUS deal. We do know that $368 billion has been plunged into something that seems incredibly secretive. There is no doubt that all...

Speech: Independent Office of Animal Welfare Bill

February 22, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:58): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce this bill, which will establish an independent office of animal welfare and a fit-for-purpose animal welfare advisory committee. This would be an independent...

Speech: Statutes Amendment (Medicinal Cannabis Defence) Bill

February 22, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:13): I rise behalf of the Greens to support this bill, a One Nation bill that is in fact very similar to legislation the Greens have previously introduced into this place and clearly an issue of ongoing of concern for...

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...