October 20, 2023

That this council— 1. Unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas, which are the heinous acts of terrorists, and have encompassed the targeting and murder of civilians, including women and children, the taking of hostages and indiscriminate rocket fire; 2. Stands with Israel...

October 19, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:03): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Leader of the Government, the Attorney-General, for the Premier on the topic of the operation of the Motorsport Board. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: We became...

October 18, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:15): I rise to speak on this report. PFAS, of course, are a group of over 4,000 synthetic chemicals being used in industry and consumer products for decades because of their ability to resist heat, stains, grease and water. Unfortunately,...

October 18, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:46): I rise to give my take on the Voice. Saturday was a really hard day. The Greens share the disappointment of those who wanted to see us, as the minister earlier today said, realise the hopes and aspirations of...

October 18, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:06): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Regional Development on the topic of the Stirling Village fire.Leave granted.The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Last Sunday, as we know, Stirling Village shop owners...

October 18, 2023

That this council—1. Acknowledges that the Bureau of Meteorology has formally declared an El Niño weather event and that risk of a significant fire danger season is higher following an El Niño year;2. Notes that some South Australian Country Fire Service stations are currently...

October 17, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:26): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.Leave granted.The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: There has been an increase in small native animals consuming...

October 17, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:43): I, too, rise to make a contribution to the Appropriation Bill 2023. There is no doubting that the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and our society is now being brought to bear. We are on the other side of the...

October 17, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:00): I begin my remarks by acknowledging the extraordinary and valuable work that the Australian Association of Social Workers and its members do each and every day. It may surprise members of the community but it is no surprise to...

October 17, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:05): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs a question regarding Aboriginal heritage and the Buckland Park housing development Riverlea.Leave granted.The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: On Thursday 28 September I asked the minister...