November 02, 2022

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. I. Pnevmatikos: That this council— 1. Notes: (a) the Israel-Palestine conflict continues to be unresolved; (b) Israel's occupation of Palestine has lasted over 50 years; (c) Israel continues to build settlements on occupied territory, which undermines a two-state...

November 02, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:51): My question to the Minister for Industrial Relations is: can you please give us an update on Labor's commitment to introduce industrial manslaughter laws for this state? We are waiting, still, for them to be introduced to this parliament....

October 19, 2022

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.B. Martin: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that 2022 marks the 50th year of the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC); 2. Recognises the significant social, cultural and economic contributions the SAFC has made to the State of South...

October 19, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:46): I rise today to speak about sportswashing. Sportswashing is a deeply concerning practice of large businesses, countries and organisations using their sponsorship of sports and community events to launder their reputations. I want to bring sportswashing to the attention...

October 19, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:24): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the growing public debate around the use of facial recognition technology. 2. Recognises that the use of facial recognition technology and its prevalence has outpaced consumer and privacy protection legislation. 3. Recognises...

October 19, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:28): I move: 1. That, in the opinion of this council, a joint committee be appointed to inquire into and report on— (a) the potential impact of legalisation of cannabis in South Australia for adult use with reference to legal...

October 19, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:08): My question to the Attorney-General is: will he, as the delegated minister, provide an update to the council regarding the matter of coastal sand erosion and renourishment, particularly with the case of West Beach? The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister...

October 18, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:14): Supplementary: will the minister undertake to bring back the public expenditure made to silence the voices of paramedics and firefighters under the previous regime? The Hon. K.J. Maher: Sorry, what was the first part? The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Will...

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...

September 28, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:50): Supplementary: does the minister believe that the community will welcome the ability to be able to buy a raffle ticket for their children's school fundraisers or participate in the cash economy, which allows them to buy second-hand goods locally...