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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...

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Question: 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...

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Motion: 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...

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Question: 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....

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Motion: 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...

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Motion: 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...

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Speech: 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...

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Question: 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...

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Motion: 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...

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Question: 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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