October 13, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:23): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the profound impact COVID-19 has had and will continue to have on the entertainment industry; 2. Recognises the work and unique positions of Five Four Entertainment, Plus One Co., and Lion Arts...

October 13, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:45): I rise to briefly speak in support of the amendment to the Mining Act 1971 put forth by my colleague the Hon. Robert Simms. This bill seeks to impose similar regulations on private mines as exist for public ones...

October 13, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:35): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that 24 October is World Kangaroo Day, celebrating kangaroos and raising awareness about the largest commercial slaughter of land-based wildlife in the world; 2. Acknowledges that loss of habitat, bushfires, drought, predators,...

October 13, 2021

Adjourned debate on motion of the Hon. F. Pangallo: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the 70th anniversary of the South Australian Italian Association (SAIA); 2. Recognises the contributions made by the SAIA to the advancement of multiculturalism in South Australia through the preservation and...

October 12, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:04): Supplementary: of the 370 new recruits, how many will be adequately skilled to step straight into an ICU role? The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:04): The 370 is in relation to three particular metropolitan local...

October 12, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:19): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Treasurer on the topic of concessions. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: SACOSS has just published a major review of the concession system in our...

September 23, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:07): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question on the topic of health system capacity to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: We know that our health system is under pressure...

September 23, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:38): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Treasurer on the topic of COVID supports. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: We all know full well that, given the situation of border closures...

September 23, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:50): Supplementary: in the cited jobs growth rate, what was the difference in hours and what were the total hours? The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:50): The best indicator of that is the wages comparison, which was not released in...

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:04): I rise today to briefly add my support for this very sensible bill. As my colleague the Hon. Robert Simms has noted, this bill is an extremely simple amendment to the Civil Liability Act that aligns with the general...