Animal Welfare
Motion: National Threatened Species Day and Whalers Way
September 13, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:14): I move:That this council— 1. Recognises that Thursday 7 September 2023 was National Threatened Species Day; 2. Notes that Whalers Way, located on the southern tip of Eyre Peninsula, is home to a number of threatened, endangered and...
Read MoreSpeech Veterinary Services Bill
August 31, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:42): I rise on behalf of the Greens today to speak briefly in support of the Veterinary Services Bill. Veterinarians are an integral part of our community. Indeed, they are an integral part of this council at the moment....
Read MoreQuestion Surveillance Devices Act 2016 (Greyhounds)
August 30, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:38): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Attorney-General on the topic of the Surveillance Devices Act 2016, and animal welfare prosecutions. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The RSPCA South Australia...
Read MoreSA Greens Support Justice for Greyhounds Protest
August 05, 2023
A protest in response to the horrific footage of greyhounds being kicked, punched and beaten last week is being held in Adelaide today, organised by Greyhound Welfare Initiative and Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. The Greens support the Premier’s announcement of the independent...
Read MoreSA Greens Welcome Independent Inquiry into Greyhound Racing
July 26, 2023
The Greens have welcomed the decision of the Malinauskas Government to establish an independent inquiry into Greyhound Racing in South Australia. Greens animal welfare spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC has emphasised the necessity that the inquiry have broad terms of reference and wide-ranging powers. “The...
Read MoreGreens Renew Their Call for Independent Inquiry Into SA Greyhound Racing Industry
July 26, 2023
The Greens have renewed their call urging the Malinauskas Government to establish an independent inquiry into greyhound racing industry practices and governance, following the release of footage showing the alleged abuse of multiple greyhounds. Greyhound Racing SA is the Controlling Body responsible for the...
Read MoreQuestion: PIRSA and RSPCA Contractual Funding Agreement
June 28, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:50): My question to the Minister for Primary Industries is: what are the expiry dates, quantum and obligations of the current contractual funding deeds and arrangements between PIRSA and the RSPCA? What provisions have been made by the minister and her...
Read MoreMotion: Greyhound Racing
June 28, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (11:26): I move: That this council— 1. Notes with concern: (a) the ongoing matters raised by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds and the admission that live baiting has been occurring in this state; and (b) that Greyhound Racing SA undertakes...
Read MoreGreens Call for Independent Inquiry Into SA Greyhound Racing Industry Practices and Governance
June 28, 2023
The Greens today have introduced a motion urging the Malinauskas Government to establish an independent inquiry into greyhound racing industry practices and governance, following the admission that illegal live baiting practices have been occurring in South Australia. Greyhound Racing SA is the Controlling Body...
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