In Parliament
Speech on AI data centres
August 31, 2026
On Thursday 27 August 2026 I gave a speech to Queensland Parliament about both major parties' commitment to the AI data centre "boom", and the enormous impact this will have on our environment, energy...
Read More ShareSpeech introducing the AirTrain Buy Back Bill 2026
August 31, 2026
On Wednesday 26 August 2026 I introduced the Brisbane Airport Rail Link (Airtrain) Buy Back Amendment Bill 2026 to Queensland Parliament. You can read my full introductory speech below, or in the official parliamentary...
Read More ShareSpeech opposing a motion supporting the greyhound racing industry
August 31, 2026
On Wednesday 26 August 2026 I spoke against a motion that was moved by the LNP in support of the greyhound racing industry. The Labor party joined the LNP in voting for the motion,...
Read More ShareSpeech on amendments to rename the State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
August 31, 2026
On Wednesday 26 August I moved amendments to the Government's State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 which would rename it to the Grabbing Land and Trashing Process Bill....
Read More ShareSpeech on motion dissenting against Speaker's ruling about suppression order
August 31, 2026
On Tuesday 25 August 2026 I spoke in favour of a motion dissenting against the Speaker's ruling on suppression orders concerning the identity of a high-profile Queensland man. The ruling came after my attempts...
Read More ShareSpeech on 2026 Estimates Hearings
August 31, 2026
On Tuesday 25 August 2026 I gave a speech on the 2026 Budget Estimates process. You can read my full speech below, or in the official Parliamentary record of proceedings (Hansard).
Read More ShareSpeech in favour of a four day work week with no loss of pay
August 31, 2026
On Tuesday 25 August 2026 I delivered a speech to Qld Parliament calling for a four day work week with no loss of pay. You can read my full speech below, or in the...
Read More ShareEstimates: blue card requirements for families in kinship care
August 04, 2026
On Thursday, 30 July 2026 I attended estimates hearings with the Education, Arts and Communities Committee, which scrutinises the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety of Queensland. I asked the Director General...
Read More ShareEstimates: Qld Museum's partnership with Shell
August 04, 2026
On Thursday, 30 July 2026 I attended estimates hearings with the Education, Arts and Communities Committee. Building on the work of Comms Declare, I asked the CEO of the Queensland Museum about the museum's...
Read More ShareEstimates: Indooroopilly State High overcrowding
August 04, 2026
On Thursday, 30 July 2026 I attended estimates hearings with the Education, Arts and Communities Committee to try and get some clarity as to why Indooroopilly State High School received no construction funding in...
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