Industrial Relations & Public Sector
Question: Sterling Village Fire
October 18, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:06): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Regional Development on the topic of the Stirling Village fire.Leave granted.The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Last Sunday, as we know, Stirling Village shop owners...
Read MoreSpeech: Social Workers Registration (Commencement) Amendment Bill
October 17, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:00): I begin my remarks by acknowledging the extraordinary and valuable work that the Australian Association of Social Workers and its members do each and every day. It may surprise members of the community but it is no surprise to...
Read MoreSpeech Public Sector (Ministerial Travel Reports) Amendment Bill
September 14, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:58): I rise on behalf of the Greens to speak in support of this bill. In doing so, I would like to acknowledge not only the mover, the Hon. Sarah Game, but also the efforts of my Greens colleague,...
Read MoreSpeech Work Health and Safety (Industrial Manslaughter)
August 31, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:58): It is with great pleasure that I rise today to speak on behalf of the Greens in support of this bill. In fact, the Greens have introduced this legislation at least four times before in this parliament, and...
Read MoreQuestion Return to Work Board of Management Amendment Bill
August 29, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: In terms of this amendment, I am interested to understand why on earth the Liberal opposition would move it, and what their understanding is of who might be a member or officer of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and...
Read MoreSpeech Return to Work Board of Management Amendment Bill
August 29, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:21): I rise on behalf of the Greens to speak briefly about this bill and indicate our support. I reiterate what I have previously said in this place: the turmoil we have all witnessed of late regarding the Return...
Read MoreMotion: International Cleaners Day
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.B. Martin: That this council— 1. Notes that 15 June 2023 is International Cleaners Day; 2. Acknowledges that International Cleaners Day calls for the worldwide recognition and respect of the essential work done by cleaners to support...
Read MoreQuestion: 4-Day Work Week
June 19, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:00): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations on the topic of the four-day work week. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: A team of Cambridge social scientists have now completed...
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