November 30, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:21): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question on the topic of vaccination requirements and the arts and festivals to the Treasurer representing the Premier as Minister for Arts and Tourism. Leave granted. The Hon....

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...

September 08, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:01): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Treasurer on the topic of the Adelaide Fringe. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: A report that was released by PwC in August this year...

December 17, 2020

Flinders University students are currently staging a sit-in as they continue to fight to save the Flinders Drama Centre. The sit-in will continue until university executives cease all restructuring plans and agree to meet with students for meaningful consultation. The review of and subsequent...

September 09, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The minister would be well aware that on 21 July he provided an answer to my previous question on this topic to the effect that SafeWork SA had confirmed that: No notifications or complaints against the Adelaide Football Club in relation...

July 01, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:07): My question is to the Treasurer. Last year, we celebrated 60 years of the Fringe—in fact, earlier this year, but under COVID it seems so much longer. I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question...

June 17, 2020

South Australia’s Upper House is calling on the federal Government to extend community television licences before the state’s own Channel 44, one of Australia’s last surviving community broadcasters, is switched off at the end of the month. Greens Member of Legislative Council Tammy Franks...

June 17, 2020

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T. A. Franks: That this council— 1. Congratulates Adelaide's community TV media broadcaster, Channel 44, for covering South Australian stories, social and cultural activities, showcasing talent and creating employment and hands-on training opportunities for the local screen sector...

April 30, 2020

In State Parliament, the Greens have called on the Marshall Government to ensure the local live music industry gets to play a post-COVID encore. Adelaide is a UNESCO City of Music, and our pubs and clubs are the home of live music in our...

April 29, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:59): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Leader of the Government in this place on behalf of the Premier on the topic of the impact of COVID-19 on the live music sector....