Motions
Motion: ANZAC Day
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. L.A. Henderson: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that Anzac Day was commemorated on 25 April 2023; 2. Pays its respects to the families of those ANZACs who tragically lost their lives during the capture of the Gallipoli...
Read MoreMotion: Womens World Cup
June 28, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. F. Pangallo: That this council— 1. Celebrates an unprecedented 32 nations competing in the premier women’s international sporting event; 2. Congratulates Football Australia and New Zealand Football for jointly staging and organising the tournament, including locally at Hindmarsh...
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 MoreMotion: Greyhound Racing
June 28, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (11:26): I move: That this council— 1. Notes with concern: (a) the ongoing matters raised by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds and the admission that live baiting has been occurring in this state; and (b) that Greyhound Racing SA undertakes...
Read MoreMotion: Truth-Telling
June 19, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:13): I move: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that the Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for three tenets: Voice, Treaty and Truth; 2. Recognises the importance of truth-telling and the injustices still faced by First Nations people due to...
Read MoreMotion: Abortion Decriminalisation Anniversary
June 19, 2023
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:53): I move: That this council— 1. Notes that on 7 July 2023, South Australia will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the commencement of the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2021; 2. Recognises the decriminalisation of abortion as a milestone in...
Read MoreMotion: Don Dunstan Anniversary
June 13, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. R.B. Martin: That this council— 1. Acknowledges that 7 March 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the election of Don Dunstan as the member for Norwood; and 2. Recognises the significant social, cultural and economic contributions made by...
Read MoreMotion: Australian of the Year - Taryn Brumfitt
June 01, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. H.M. Girolamo: That this council— 1. Congratulates Taryn Brumfitt, body image activist, director, writer and speaker on her 2023 Australian of the Year award; 2. Highlights the outstanding contribution Taryn has made to educating young people and their...
Read MoreMotion: Young Australian of the Year Award - Awer Mabil
June 01, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. H.M. Girolamo: That this council— 1. Congratulates Awer Mabil, professional soccer player and co-founder of not-for-profit organisation Barefoot to Boots on his 2023 Young Australian of the Year award; 2. Highlights the outstanding contribution he makes to ensure...
Read MoreMotion: TMS to a vote
June 01, 2023
Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. T.A. Franks: That this council— 1. Notes that— (a) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an effective treatment option for some people with major depression; (b) in 2018, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists recommended that...
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