In Parliament

On Wednesday 17 August 2022, I gave my speech on the Budget Estimates hearings for 2022.  You can read my the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard). 

On Wednesday 17 August 2022, I asked the Health Minister whether the government will fund trials of pill testing in Queensland with a view to expanding it at festivals and in the community. You...

On Tuesday 16 August 2022, I gave my speech in reply to close debate on the Greens' "Raise the Age" Bill (the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021). You can read...

On Tuesday 16 August 2022, I opened debate on the Greens' "Raise the Age" Bill (the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021) with my second reading speech.  You can read my...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about transitioning refugees and asylum seekers on bridging visas to permanent visas so they can access support services and certainty.  You can read...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about support for the Afghan community.  You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about lockdowns and seclusion in youth detention.  You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about Bob Atkinson's 6 month review of the government's 2021 Youth Justice reforms.  You can read the answers below or in the official...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about the government about diversion programs it offers for young people at risk of offending.  You can read the answers below or in...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about addressing disproportionately high disciplinary absences among First Nations students.  You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of...