In Parliament
Motion: Joint Committee on the Establishment of Adelaide University
July 06, 2023
1. That in the opinion of this house, a joint committee be appointed to inquire into and report on the establishment of Adelaide University, and in so doing consider— (a) the proposal to create Adelaide University, to be formed by the amalgamation of...
Read MoreQuestion: APY Arts Centre Collective
July 06, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:06): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, representing the Minister for Arts, a question regarding the APY Art Centre Collective. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: In April this year, footage obtained by The...
Read MoreMotion: International Womens Day
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. I. Pnevmatikos: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that 8 March 2023 is International Women's Day and pays tribute to those who have fought, and continue to fight, for the advancement of the status of women and girls. 2....
Read MoreMotion: ANZAC Day
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. L.A. Henderson: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that Anzac Day was commemorated on 25 April 2023; 2. Pays its respects to the families of those ANZACs who tragically lost their lives during the capture of the Gallipoli...
Read MoreMotion: Womens World Cup
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. F. Pangallo: That this council— 1. Celebrates an unprecedented 32 nations competing in the premier women’s international sporting event; 2. Congratulates Football Australia and New Zealand Football for jointly staging and organising the tournament, including locally at Hindmarsh...
Read MoreMotion: International Cleaners Day
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.B. Martin: That this council— 1. Notes that 15 June 2023 is International Cleaners Day; 2. Acknowledges that International Cleaners Day calls for the worldwide recognition and respect of the essential work done by cleaners to support...
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 MoreQuestion: Flinders Ranges World Heritage Nomination
June 27, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:42): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs representing the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, a question on the topic of the Flinders Ranges World Heritage nomination. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A....
Read MoreSpeech: LIV Golf Payments to a vote
June 19, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:27): I thank those speakers who have made a contribution today: the Hon. Frank Pangallo, the Hon. Jing Lee and the Hon. Clare Scriven. I wish to reflect that this motion now does have quite a renewed relevance for South Australia....
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