June 19, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:13): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that the Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for three tenets: Voice, Treaty and Truth; 2. Recognises the importance of truth-telling and the injustices still faced by First Nations people due to...

June 19, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:53): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that on 7 July 2023, South Australia will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the commencement of the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2021; 2. Recognises the decriminalisation of abortion as a milestone in...

June 19, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:00): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations on the topic of the four-day work week. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: A team of Cambridge social scientists have now completed...

June 19, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:09): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Attorney-General, representing the Premier, on the topic of the future of South Australia's contractual arrangements with LIV Golf. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: It...

June 13, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.B. Martin: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that 7 March 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the election of Don Dunstan as the member for Norwood; and 2. Recognises the significant social, cultural and economic contributions made by...

June 13, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations and the Public Sector on the topic of the Public Sector Code of Ethics. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: As many of us...

June 01, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. H.M. Girolamo: That this council— 1. Congratulates Taryn Brumfitt, body image activist, director, writer and speaker on her 2023 Australian of the Year award; 2. Highlights the outstanding contribution Taryn has made to educating young people and their...

June 01, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. H.M. Girolamo: That this council— 1. Congratulates Awer Mabil, professional soccer player and co-founder of not-for-profit organisation Barefoot to Boots on his 2023 Young Australian of the Year award; 2. Highlights the outstanding contribution he makes to ensure...

June 01, 2023

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.A. Franks: That this council— 1. Notes that— (a) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an effective treatment option for some people with major depression; (b) in 2018, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists recommended that...

June 01, 2023

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs aware of the fact that the digitisation of these records has not occurred and that is what is largely restricting access? What is being done to ensure digitisation of the records? The Hon. K.J. MAHER...