Bills
Speech: Adelaide University Bill
October 31, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:28): I rise also to speak on behalf of the Greens but not as the portfolio holder on this particular bill that seeks to create the Adelaide University. I note that in my colleague's absence I was one of the members...
Read MoreSpeech: Environment Protection (Object of Act and Board Attributes) Amendment Bill
October 03, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I rise on behalf of the Greens to speak in support of this bill. Australia is blessed with unique and precious species, ecosystems and natural resources, and is home to 20 World Heritage sites, over 600,000 native species and two out...
Read MoreSpeech: Evidence (Aboriginal Traditional Laws and Customs) Amendment Bill
June 01, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I rise on behalf of the Greens, as the spokesperson for Aboriginal affairs and reconciliation, to support this bill. As noted by the Attorney, in 1986 the Australian Law Reform Commission released the Recognition of Aboriginal Customary Laws report. The report...
Read MoreSpeech: 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...
Read MoreSpeech: 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...
Read MoreSpeech: 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...
Read MoreSpeech: 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...
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