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Greens Move to Create Independent Office of Animal Welfare

March 09, 2023

Greens MLC Tammy Franks has introduced a Bill in the state’s Upper House to create an Independent Office of Animal Welfare in South Australia, which will ensure independent oversight and review of animal welfare laws. Animal Welfare is currently managed by a complex web...

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Greens Call for End to Greyhound Racing In Hot Weather After Dog Dies on Track

February 23, 2023

The Greens have called on the State Government to immediately ban greyhound racing in temperatures over 38°C following the tragic death of a young greyhound at the Gawler racetrack yesterday. According to the Steward’s report, three-year old Weblac Gem collapsed and died immediately after...

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Motion: 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...

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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...

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Motions: 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...

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Question: Animal Welfare

November 17, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:51): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question on the topic of animal welfare to the minister representing the Minister for Environment and Water. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: This week, the owners of...

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