In Parliament
Speech in Support of National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2018
September 19, 2018
On Wednesday 19 October 2018, Michael spoke in support of the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2018.
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September 12, 2018
Here are a few thoughts on the rollout of the NDIS which is currently underway here in Brisbane.
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September 12, 2018
On 22 August 2018 I spoke in Parliament calling for reform of the Budget Estimates process to increase accountability and transparency.
Read More Add your reaction ShareQuestion Time: Adani prosecution?
August 29, 2018
Here's a spill that really deserves your attention...
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August 22, 2018
I spoke in Parliament on the government's bill to dissolve the Ipswich City Council.
Read More Add your reaction ShareDevelopment and donations speech
July 05, 2018
One of the major issues Maiwar locals have been consistently raising over the past few months is rampant, inappropriate, and unsustainable development in our community. I had the rare opportunity to raise these issues...
Read More Add your reaction ShareBudget 2018 reply speech
July 05, 2018
We must put people before profit and stand up to the corporate donor class.
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June 15, 2018
A couple of days ago I gave this speech in Parliament about the proposal for 45 pokies at the Pig N Whistle, Indooroopilly. The pub is a few metres from my office, close to...
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June 15, 2018
I spoke in support of the bill to address discrimination against transgender people. There is still work to be done but this is a step in the right direction.
Read More Add your reaction ShareMaiden Speech!
March 22, 2018
This was, without a doubt, one of the biggest moments in my life. It's my privilege to stand in parliament for the people of Maiwar and the Queensland Greens. I shook a little, but every...
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