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LNP Council’s “discretion” on fence signs is deeply undemocratic - Greens
February 10, 2022
Greens MP Michael Berkman has slammed the LNP-led Brisbane City Council’s admission that they will retain “enforcement discretion” over signage at residents’ private homes.
Read More ShareLocal Greens MP responds to new Toowong primary school site announcement
December 16, 2021
Following the State Government’s decision to build a new primary school on the Council-owned former Toowong Bowls Club site, Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman says Council must use the proceeds of the sale...
Read More ShareABC site Development Application breaks Council rules
November 17, 2021
Greens Member for Maiwar Michael Berkman says the private developer who now owns the former ABC site in Toowong is trying to break Council's rules with its recently lodged Development Application.
Read More SharePublic Committee briefing on Qld Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility today
November 15, 2021
Greens MP Michael Berkman will today face Parliament’s Community Support and Services Committee for a public briefing on his Bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old and...
Read More ShareMiles must block Palmer’s power station or Labor’s climate targets are toast - Greens
November 10, 2021
In response to news that Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Steven Miles will consider exercising call-in powers to block Clive Palmer’s proposed coal-fired power station, Greens MP Michael Berkman says the choice for Labor...
Read More ShareQld Parliament to debate Greens’ motion to scrap GPS trackers for kids
October 12, 2021
Parliament will this evening debate a motion moved by Queensland Greens MP Michael Berkman to disallow regulation allowing 16 and 17 year olds in certain areas to be fitted with GPS monitoring devices.
Read More SharePalmer’s power station plans could be “another Adani” for Labor - Greens
September 28, 2021
Greens MP Michael Berkman has today written to Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Steven Miles urging him to exercise his powers under the Planning Act to block Clive Palmer’s proposed coal fired power station...
Read More ShareGreens introduce bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility
September 15, 2021
Greens MP Michael Berkman has today introduced a bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old in Queensland, and proposed an alternative model for 10-13 year olds.
Read More ShareLabor must not water down VAD laws: people suffer, institutions do not
September 08, 2021
In response to reports that Cabinet may amend the VAD Bill, the Queensland Greens are calling on Labor not to cave in to an eleventh hour scare campaign. Labor are reportedly considering amendments to...
Read More ShareQld Greens to move amendments for Parliamentary scrutiny of COVID-19 response
September 03, 2021
Greens MP Michael Berkman will move amendments in Parliament this week to ensure greater public scrutiny of the Government’s COVID-19 response. The Government previously denied Mr Berkman leave to move similar amendments to the...
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