April 20, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:28): I rise today to make some remarks on the COVID-19 pandemic and the world that we find ourselves in, and the world, in fact, that we can see through this pandemic. As we know, the Prime Minister of the...

April 09, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:00): I move: That this council— 1. Congratulates Adelaide's community TV media broadcaster, Channel 44, for covering South Australian stories, social and cultural activities, showcasing talent and creating employment and hands-on training opportunities for the local screen sector for the past...

April 09, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:51): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that in 2016 the then Pasadena High School resolved by a voluntary vote process to remain open and not merge; 2. Applauds the rebranded Springbank Secondary College for its ambition to be...

April 08, 2020

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition): That this council— 1. That a committee, to be called the COVID-19 Response Committee, be appointed to monitor and scrutinise all matters related to the management of the COVID-19 response and any related...

April 08, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (18:24): I thank those members who have made a contribution this evening and also those who are willing to serve on the select committee looking at this matter. This is actually quite a different bill from the last one I moved...

April 08, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:18): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I rise today to introduce this bill that would extend workers compensation benefits to cover COVID-19. This is a Greens bill being introduced today, and I understand that...

April 08, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:33): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Trade and Investment on the subject of international students. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: As we know in Australia, and prior to...

March 04, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:36): I rise to discuss wombats and World Wildlife Day. Yesterday was World Wildlife Day, and our Minister for Environment and Water posted on his Facebook page a lovely message that I wholly endorse. It is headed, 'World Wildlife Day', and...

March 03, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:18): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question about the lead levels in children's blood in Port Pirie to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: We have heard the...

February 19, 2020

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Over the summer, we know that more than ever we needed our CFS and our SES volunteers to protect both people and property in this state. But also over the summer—late November/early December—a draft communiqué under the auspices of SAFECOM...