Tammy Franks

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Policy

Streamline planning approvals for strata developments that meet good design standards in well-located areas

Evidence

Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to fast-track approvals for high-quality, code-compliant designs, enable “missing middle” housing, including family-sized apartments, and focus density along major public transport corridors
https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Housing.pdf

Support
Strongly support
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Establish a fund to purchase land for housing and underwrite apartment construction projects

Evidence

No announcements, but Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to accelerate state government land releases to unlock supply
https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Housing.pdf

Support
Somewhat support
Policy

Build more social housing to reduce the public housing waitlist and plan for future demand

Evidence

Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to build 18,000 new public and community housing homes and establish a Public Housing Builder to accelerate delivery
https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Housing.pdf

Support
Strongly support
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Cap rent increases in line with CPI

Evidence

Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to limit excessive rent increases and improve price stability
https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Housing.pdf

Support
Somewhat support
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Remove stamp duty for eligible first homebuyers on existing homes and older South Australians downsizing to smaller homes

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Support
N/A
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Prohibit new residential gas connections from a specified date

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight for a ban on new residential gas connections https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Emissions-Reductions.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Introduce measures such as grants to encourage landlords to install solar panels on rental properties

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy has consistently voted against the removal of subsidies for solar power installation and operation and had negotiated (with a previous Government) for Government solar panel installation schemes to include low SES, public housing tenants. Tammy advocates that renters should be able to access schemes to install solar panels by providing property owners incentives to do so.
Support
Strongly support
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Set minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties (covering heating, cooling, hot water, shower heads, ceiling insulation and draughtproofing) from a specified date

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to improve minimum rental standards (heating, cooling, insulation, safety) https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Housing.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Establish a fund to support more strata properties to connect to shared solar panel and battery systems, Virtual Power Plants and solar gardens

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight for making excess cheap power available to low-income households through community-based energy-sharing Virtual Energy Networks (VENs) and strategically funding home and community batteries, stabilising the grid, cutting transmission costs and reducing electricity bills for our most vulnerable https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Energy.pdf
Support
Strongly support
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Increase investment in green spaces, prioritising high-risk communities

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy has announced she would fight to safeguard water resources by protecting the Murray-Darling Basin, strengthen water security and sustainability measures, improve catchment and river health, and support evidence-based water management
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Legislate a minimum standard of access to clean, safe and affordable water

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy has announced she would fight to safeguard water resources by protecting the Murray-Darling Basin, strengthen water security and sustainability measures, improve catchment and river health, and support evidence-based water management
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Establish clear, coordinated responsibilities across departments and agencies for preparing and responding to climate-related disasters (such as algal blooms, heatwaves, bushfires, flooding and droughts) and increase long-term multi-year funding for these activities

Evidence
In 2025, Tammy Franks MLC called on state and federal governments to provide full resources required for ecological, community and industry repair and recovery, including monitoring and mitigation into the future, and introduced the Climate Equity Bill to impose a duty on government to make decisions with both current and future generations in mind https://www.facebook.com/TammyFranksMLC/posts/pfbid0uPqhk11RSLebiSchhx5pzECyo4L6LR5rfxEtpmuYitrgbaaeNFJffyd2DvcQYP13l https://tammy-franks-mlc.good.do/supporttheclimateequitybill/climate-equity-bill/
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Expand fully protected zones and increase investment in acquiring and restoring high biodiversity land, freshwater and ocean ecosystems to protect under the National Parks and Wildlife Act

Evidence
No announcements, but Tammy Franks MLC was instrumental in creating the Coorong Environmental Trust (CET) to further the protection, preservation or improvement of the ecology of the Lakes and Coorong Ramsar site https://www.coorongtrust.com.au/
Support
Strongly support
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Introduce a levy on plastic waste to encourage manufacturers to find alternatives and reduce waste generation

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to reduce single use plastics and packaging waste and strengthen recycling and circular economy initiatives, as well as legislate a Polluter Pays system to support a climate and environmental impact compensation fund, ensuring that major emitters contribute adequately to the costs of environmental damage and ecosystem recovery https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Algal-Bloom.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Increase funding for childcare services to build new centres and expand existing centres

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to expand access to quality early childhood education, including providing child-care and early learning opportunities on university and vocational training campuses https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Education.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Invest in inclusive school facilities for students with autism and provide extra support services (such as psychologists and speech pathologists) for students experiencing disadvantage

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to strengthen disability inclusion and learning support, improve adjustments for neurodivergent students, and expand access to Education Support Officers (ESOs) and other allied professionals, in schools, prioritising areas of greatest need https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Health-System.pdf
Support
Strongly support
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Invest in more apprenticeships, university scholarships, upskilling courses and technical colleges to support students to pursue skilled careers

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to strengthen pathways between school, TAFE, university, and work and support adult re-skilling and vocational education https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Education.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Fully cover all public school costs for families including materials and services charges and fees for extracurricular activities during school hours

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to fully fund public schools by scrapping the materials and service charge and providing students with free textbooks, laptops, uniforms and stationery https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Education.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Increase funding for infrastructure upgrades at schools, preschools and childcare centres

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy Franks MLC strongly supports increasing funding for infrastructure upgrades at schools, preschools and childcare centres
Support
Strongly support
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Commit to 100% renewable energy generation, increase investment in large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, and implement measures to ensure responsible delivery (such as benefit sharing guidelines and payment schemes)

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight for legislated net-zero targets aligned with climate science, strong interim reduction targets this decade, expanding large-scale wind and solar, investing in grid stability and long-duration storage, and supporting community-owned renewable projects https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Climate.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Phase out subsidies for fossil fuel companies

Evidence
In 2025, Tammy Franks MLC spoke in Parliament about the need for deep structural reforms, including ending fossil fuel subsidies https://hansardsearch.parliament.sa.gov.au/daily/uh/2025-11-13/5
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Strengthen state planning and environment laws to stop new gas approvals and expansions

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to end fossil fuel expansion in South Australia https://www.tammyfranks.com/state-election
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Increase recruitment and retention incentives (such as relocation packages and bonuses) for healthcare professionals, particularly in regional areas

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to implement a Health Workforce Retention & Expansion Strategy, focus on rebuilding and retaining the workforce through safer staffing levels, reduced burnout and sustainable career pathways, and pay nurses what they’re worth https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Health-System.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Build new mental health assessment units at major hospitals

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to establish integrated community mental health hubs and expand crisis and short-stay alternatives to emergency departments https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Health-System.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Expand the remit of Preventative Health SA and increase funding for its programs

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to invest strongly in preventative health initiatives https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Health-System.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Remove payroll tax on GPs and provide funding to support GPs to extend their opening hours

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Support
N/A
Policy

Protect South Australia’s current abortion laws and continue to treat abortion as a healthcare service

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy Franks MLC strongly supports safeguarding abortion rights in South Australian laws and opposing any rollback of reproductive freedoms In 2025, Tammy Franks MLC voted against the bill to restrict terminations after 22 weeks and 6 days https://hansardsearch.parliament.sa.gov.au/daily/uh/2025-11-12/58
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Provide rebates for pre-IVF fertility testing and fertility treatments

Evidence
Support
N/A
Policy

Increase investment in network of EV charging infrastructure, particularly in rural and regional South Australia

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy Franks MLC advocates for public transport to remain or be brought into public ownership and for a massive investment to be made into public transport. Tammy will also fight to ensure EV charger accessibility for all South Australians, whether they live in city, regional or rural areas.
Support
Somewhat support
Policy

Increase investment in road maintenance to address South Australia’s increasing backlog

Evidence
Support
N/A
Policy

Increase investment in public transport infrastructure and services to improve the frequency and reliability of public transport across South Australia

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Public transport users and active transport users all have the right to access infrastructure that gets them efficiently and safely to their destination. Tammy has announced she will invest in a stronger public transport network, expanding current service and infrastructure, as they both encourage use of the system, reducing emissions and household expenditure. Great, fully accessible public transport enables full participation in the entirety of daily life: healthcare, education, training and employment opportunities, social and community activities, family and friends.
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Introduce a 50 cent flat fare for all public transport trips

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to reduce public transport fares to 50 cents, with free fares for students, seniors and concession card holders https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Cost-of-living.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Increase investment in active transport infrastructure to deliver on South Australia’s Walking Strategy and Cycling Strategy

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to ensure Safer Walking & Cycling environments, through a connected network of protected cycling lanes, safer walking routes to schools, shops and transport hubs, street designs that reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries and support for council-led active transport projects.
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Increase funding for evidence-based early intervention and community support programs

Evidence
Tammy Franks MLC has announced she would fight to expand diversion, education, and family-based support: "Care and community – not incarceration – should be the first response when we seek to change lives rather than condemn people to despair." https://www.tammyfranks.com/s/Law-and-Justice.pdf
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14

Evidence
In 2025, Tammy Franks MLC urged the government to withdraw its bill on Recidivist Young Offenders and instead commit to raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 https://hansardsearch.parliament.sa.gov.au/daily/uh/2025-11-11/44
Support
Strongly support
Policy

Provide grants to businesses and councils for security measures such as CCTV, alarm and intercom systems, lighting, fences and gates

Evidence
Response to Build a Ballot SA: Rather than grants to businesses, Tammy Franks MLC supports design principles that create safer communities. Tammy does support security measures support grants for victim survivors of domestic and family violence to keep them safe in their own homes and to more safely remove the perpetrator.
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