In Parliament
Question: Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
November 03, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:29): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Attorney-General on the topic of the powers of the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency to override South Australian laws. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: As...
Read MoreQuestion: Nursing Workforce Strategy
November 03, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:14): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations on the topic of a nursing workforce strategy. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I have been contacted by a constituent...
Read MoreMotion: Israel-Palestine Conflict
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...
Read MoreQuestion: Industrial Manslaughter
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....
Read MoreMotion: South Australian Film Corporation
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...
Read MoreMotion: Facial Recognition Technology
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...
Read MoreSpeech: Sportswashing (Matters Of Interest)
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...
Read MoreQuestion: Coastal Sand Erosion
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...
Read MoreMotion: Legalisation of Cannabis
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...
Read MoreQuestion: Industrial Relations
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...
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