December 02, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (17:45): I will keep this brief. I was not going to make a contribution but I am struck to make one, and also to remark upon the amendment. I want to start by saying that when I first came into...

December 01, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (20:20): I rise to speak to the report of the Select Committee on Damage, Harm or Adverse Outcomes Resulting From ICAC Investigations and, in doing so, I draw the attention of members of the council and members of the public...

November 17, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (21:44): I would like to thank all the members who have made a contribution to this bill not just today but the first time round back in 2018 and thank you to all those who were on the joint committee with...

October 27, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (20:26): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges the socio-economic shockwaves from COVID-19 will continue for years; 2. Notes that unemployment and underemployment were already a significant, ongoing issue prior to the pandemic; 3. Recognises intergenerational inequality has resulted in...

October 27, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (20:16): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, I rise once again to introduce a bill for the registration of social workers. It is three years since I last did this. I introduced my original...

October 27, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This year, Christmas Day, 25 December, falls on a Saturday. That is why today I introduce this bill into the state parliament to ensure that all South Australians who work...

October 26, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:05): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question on the topic of the Ministerial Code of Conduct to the Treasurer on behalf of the Premier. Leave granted. The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Earlier today, it was...

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (21:00): I move: That this council— 1. Supports the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) SA frontline workers and Health Services Union (HSU) SA/NT as they fight an unfair pay freeze; 2. Recognises the essential work of RDNS workers, particularly during...

September 22, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (22:03): Thank you to all those who have made a contribution on this bill. In just over a week, we will be marking the October Labour Day public holiday in our state and commemorating the achievements of the Australian labour...

September 09, 2021

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:09): My question is to the Treasurer: how much has been spent so far on the Building What Matters campaign, and what criteria have been used to afford this campaign promotion in South Australia to date, given that he chairs...