Industrial Relations & Public Sector
Speech: Labor Withdraws Bill That Would Reduce Injured Workers' Compensation
June 13, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (11:09): I rise to support the withdrawal of this bill. I note that the Liberal opposition has opposed the discharge of a bill that is not their bill, that is a government bill. I note that this bill was not...
Read MoreLabor Betray Injured Workers
June 02, 2022
In an appalling move from a so-called “Labor” Government, the Minister for Industrial Relations Kyam Maher has today introduced a bill that would make it practically impossible for injured workers to have their workplace injuries properly assessed and compensated, flying in the face of...
Read MoreSpeech: Address in Reply SA Greens Set Out Agenda for New Parliament
May 20, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:30): I rise to speak to the Address in Reply. I support the motion; indeed, I thank Her Excellency the Governor for her wonderful service not just to our state but for her service in opening this Fifty-Fifth Parliament of...
Read MoreQuestion: Managing Dust Disease and Silicosis
May 18, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:15): My question is to the Minister for Industrial Relations. Can he outline what he is going to be doing to address dust diseases, in particular with regard to silicosis and those stone benches that cause both disease and death...
Read MoreQuestion: Which Industries Will Government's Portable Long Service Leave Plans Target?
May 17, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:46): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the Minister for Industrial Relations on portable long service leave. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: The Labor Party has come to this term of government...
Read MoreSpeech: Public Service (Matter of Interest)
May 06, 2022
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:48): I rise today to speak about the ongoing and unacceptable undermining of our Public Service and the buckets of money that are being poured into private-for-profit consultants by successive governments—governments of both sides. The outsourcing of ever-more essential government...
Read MoreQuestion: Parliamentary Standards
May 04, 2022
Hansard: The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:48): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before directing a question to the Attorney as Leader of the Government of this place on the subject of parliamentary standards. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I note that...
Read MoreKill a Worker, Go to Jail: Greens to Reintroduce Industrial Manslaughter Law
April 30, 2022
Making industrial manslaughter a crime is unfinished business in the South Australian Parliament, with Labor having previously committed to supporting industrial manslaughter legislation but the laws failing to pass through Parliament. Labor supported making industrial manslaughter a crime in opposition. The Greens will ensure...
Read MoreSpeech: Equal Opportunity (Unlawful Acts in the Workplace) Amendment Bill
December 27, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I thank those members who have made a contribution this evening and I offer some concluding remarks at this point of the debate. This is a very simple bill that could have a significant impact on workers and their workplaces....
Read MoreQuestion: The Environment Minister’s Conflict of Interest
December 02, 2021
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:35): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question on the topic of conflict of interests and the Ministerial Code of Conduct to the Treasurer, representing the Premier. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: As I...
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