March 10, 2020

SA Greens MLC Tammy Franks has called on the Marshall Government to ensure the Morrison Government does not abandon more than one quarter of South Australian workers as fears grow that casual, precarious and gig economy workers will face dire straits if quarantined. Last...

May 16, 2019

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I rise on behalf of the Greens to oppose the repeal of the Labour Hire Licensing Act. I note that, back in February when the Treasurer brought this bill into this place, he uttered only 56 words before seeking leave to...

May 01, 2019

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this bill now be read a second time. Indeed, this is not the first second reading of such a bill as this. Today, I rise to reintroduce the Work Health and Safety (Industrial Manslaughter) Amendment Bill, this time...

April 02, 2019

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:24): I rise today to speak on the privatisation of SA Pathology. Every time we go for a blood test to investigate or keep track of an illness or have a tissue sample from a pap test or a suspicious mole sent...

March 20, 2019

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.T. Ngo: That this council— 1. Recognises that all Australian jobseekers deserve adequate income support to maintain a decent standard of living and have access to resources to look for work, which enables and supports recipients to transition...

February 13, 2019

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. E.S. Bourke: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the vital services provided to the community by local Service SA centres; 2. Notes that local Service SA centres provide access to a range of transactions, many of which are not...

December 07, 2018

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. C. Bonaros: That this council— 1. Recognises that child protection workers dedicate their careers to caring for our state's most vulnerable people; 2. Acknowledges that the safety of these children and young people is of paramount consideration but,...