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Question: Cashless Debit Card

September 28, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:50): Supplementary: does the minister believe that the community will welcome the ability to be able to buy a raffle ticket for their children's school fundraisers or participate in the cash economy, which allows them to buy second-hand goods locally...

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Question: Sacred Mound Springs

September 28, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:03): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on the sacred mound springs of the Arabana people. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: There are two stories to tell...

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Question: Barngarla People Litigation

September 27, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:58): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Attorney-General on the topic of the state and commonwealth governments' litigation against the Barngarla people. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The Barngarla Determination Aboriginal...

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Question: Child Protection

September 08, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:32): I seek leave to make a brief explanation— Members interjecting: The PRESIDENT: Order! I want to hear the question. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question on the topic of...

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Speech: Magistrates Court (Nunga Court) Amendment Bill

September 08, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:41): I rise today to speak in support of the Magistrates Court (Nunga Court) Amendment Bill 2022. This bill legislates a formal place for Nunga Courts in our judicial system, created as a result of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal...

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Motion: Mr Archie Roach

September 07, 2022

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:02): I move: That this council expresses its sincere regret at the death of singer songwriter Archie Roach and notes his profound contribution to our cultural and community life. Archie Roach is best known as a singer songwriter, but he...

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