In Parliament
Speech: The "Greenslide" and What it Says about Australian Politics (Matter of Interest)
June 14, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:44): I rise to talk about the 'Greenslide' that we have just seen in both the federal and state elections this year, and what that means for politics in Australia moving forward. It is clear that the community's appetite for...
Read MoreMotion: Committee Established for Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Inquiry
June 14, 2022
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.A. Franks: That the Environment, Resources and Development Committee inquire into and report on further legislative and policy measures to better protect the dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Port River, with particular consideration to be...
Read MoreSpeech: Labor Withdraws Bill That Would Reduce Injured Workers' Compensation
June 13, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (11:09): I rise to support the withdrawal of this bill. I note that the Liberal opposition has opposed the discharge of a bill that is not their bill, that is a government bill. I note that this bill was not...
Read MoreSpeech: Address in Reply SA Greens Set Out Agenda for New Parliament
May 20, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:30): I rise to speak to the Address in Reply. I support the motion; indeed, I thank Her Excellency the Governor for her wonderful service not just to our state but for her service in opening this Fifty-Fifth Parliament of...
Read MoreSpeech: Greens Table Bill to Legalise Cannabis in SA
May 20, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Obtained leave and introduced a bill for an act to legalise cannabis and cannabis products, to regulate the sale, supply and advertising of cannabis and cannabis products, to make related amendments to the Controlled Substances Act 1984, and for other purposes. ...
Read MoreQuestion: Will the SA Government Tell Communities When Hunting Feral Deer on Their Property?
May 19, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:53): Supplementary: given that previously residents have been put in danger where culls of deer have happened on their properties and they have not been informed, what has PIRSA done to correct those previous errors? The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister...
Read MoreSpeech: Gender Equality Bill
May 18, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:19): I rise on behalf of the Greens to support this bill as the spokesperson for women for the Greens. I thank the Hon. Connie Bonaros for her continued advocacy in this area. Certainly, this bill is no surprise to...
Read MoreQuestion: Managing Dust Disease and Silicosis
May 18, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:15): My question is to the Minister for Industrial Relations. Can he outline what he is going to be doing to address dust diseases, in particular with regard to silicosis and those stone benches that cause both disease and death...
Read MoreQuestion: Which Industries Will Government's Portable Long Service Leave Plans Target?
May 17, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:46): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations on portable long service leave. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The Labor Party has come to this term of government...
Read MoreQuestion: What is the Government's Process for Treaty?
May 17, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:19): My question is to the Attorney-General and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Will the minister outline the process for Treaty that his government intends to implement in South Australia and also detail whether it will involve legislation? The Hon. K.J....
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