In Parliament
Motion: Gender
May 31, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. S.L. Game: That this council— 1. Accepts that there are biologically two sexes and, in turn, a reflection of two genders; 2. Acknowledges that two genders have been accepted common knowledge for most of history; 3. Recognises that...
Read MoreQuestion: Climate Change Action plan
May 31, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: In March this year, the IPCC released their climate report, A Survival Guide for Humanity. This report, of course, brings into sharp focus the losses and damages caused by climate change, which are hitting the most vulnerable people and ecosystems...
Read MoreSpeech: Obstruction of Public Places (Anti-Protest Bill)
May 31, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (04:25): I rise as the second speaker for the Greens to oppose the Summary Offences (Obstruction of Public Places) Amendment Bill this morning, noting that in fact it is now over 12 hours since my colleague rose to do the same....
Read MoreMotion: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 18, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. I.K. Hunter: That this council— 1. Recognises International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Tuesday 17 May that is also known as IDAHOBIT; 2. Notes that, since its first celebration in 2004, IDAHOBIT had drawn attention to...
Read MoreMotion: World Press Freedom Day
May 18, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. F. Pangallo: That this council— 1. Recognises that 3 May 2023 marks 30 years of World Press Freedom Day, celebrating the importance of freedom of the press and freedom of expression; 2. Notes that UNESCO has designated this...
Read MoreQuestion: Adelaide Beach Management Review
May 18, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: In April 2022, the Malinauskas government announced that the planned construction of a sand recycling pipeline between West Beach and Semaphore South would be halted. Instead, a comprehensive review of all available coastal sand management options is being initiated by the...
Read MoreQuestion: Koala State Plates
May 17, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The Malinauskas government announced during the 2022 state election that a Koala State plate option for South Australian vehicles would be introduced with an additional cost to car owners of $50 for the purchase of the plates, going towards helping our...
Read MoreMotion: Cat Management
May 17, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this council— 1. Recognises that free cat desexing programs will improve population control and welfare outcomes for cats and shelter and rescue staff and volunteers. 2. Calls on the South Australian government to expand free desexing programs for...
Read MoreMotion: LIV Golf
May 17, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this council calls on the South Australian government to table in this council all documents relating to payments or agreements made to host the LIV Golf tournament, including details of money paid from the Major Events Fund...
Read MoreSpeech: Persistent Sexual Abuse of a Child (Grace Tame)
May 16, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I rise today on behalf of the Greens to confirm our support for this bill, which should come as no surprise because the Greens were working on a similar bill. While it is not a complex change, it will be important...
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