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Speech: Spit Hood Prohibition

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (22:37): I rise in support of this bill, which will be known as Fella's Bill, to ban spit hoods. On behalf of the Greens, I note that we are now approaching the fifth anniversary of Wayne Fella Morrison's death. That...

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Motion: RDNS Workers

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (21:00): I move: That this council— 1. Supports the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) SA frontline workers and Health Services Union (HSU) SA/NT as they fight an unfair pay freeze; 2. Recognises the essential work of RDNS workers, particularly during...

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Speech: Industrial Manslaughter Amendment Bill

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (22:03): Thank you to all those who have made a contribution on this bill. In just over a week, we will be marking the October Labour Day public holiday in our state and commemorating the achievements of the Australian labour...

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Speech: World Peace Day (Matters of Interest)

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:20): I rise today to talk about peace and about our priorities, both here in our state and in our nation. At least $2 billion was just squandered on the now scrapped French submarine program in South Australia. It is...

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Speech: Statutes Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse) Bill

September 21, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:33): The Greens support the Statutes Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse) Bill 2021. This bill introduces a number of important reforms as they were proposed by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. As well as implementing recommendations...

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Question: Davenport Lockdown Resources

September 21, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:00): My question without notice after a brief explanation, for which I seek leave, is to the Treasurer representing the Premier on the topic of stockpiling of COVID-related toilet paper in the Davenport community. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS:...

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Question: Building What Matters Campaign

September 09, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:09): My question is to the Treasurer: how much has been spent so far on the Building What Matters campaign, and what criteria have been used to afford this campaign promotion in South Australia to date, given that he chairs...

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