In Parliament
Speech on Greens motion for free school meals
April 21, 2021
In Parliament on Wednesday 21 April 2021, my colleague Dr Amy MacMahon introduced a motion calling on the Government to provide free school meals for students. Labor refused to support our motion and instead...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Drug checking/ pill testing and notification service
April 21, 2021
In Question Time on Wednesday 21 April 2021, I asked the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services about whether the Government would consider the establishment of public drug testing services. You can read the...
Read More ShareSpeech on COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
April 20, 2021
In Parliament on Tuesday 20 April 2021, I gave a speech on the Speech on COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. You can read the full speech below, or in the...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Parole board delays
April 20, 2021
On Tuesday 20 April 2021, I asked the Minister for Police and Corrective Services about the overburdened parole board. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard)....
Read More ShareAdjournment Speech on the Government's support for dodgy fossil fuel corporations
March 25, 2021
On Thursday 25 March 2021, I spoke about the Government's support for fossil fuel corporations like Adani and Santos. You can read the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings...
Read More ShareSpeech on Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
March 25, 2021
In Parliament on Thursday 25 March 2021, I gave a speech on the Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. This bill was particularly controversial for failing to apply...
Read More ShareSpeech on Private Members Motion regarding public ownership of energy
March 24, 2021
In Parliament on Wednesday 24 March 2021, I gave a speech on the Member for Traeger Robbie Katter's motion about public ownership in the energy generation sector. You can read the full speech below,...
Read More ShareSpeech on Motion regarding sexual violence and the March 4 Justice
March 24, 2021
On Wednesday 24 March 2021, the Premier moved a motion for Parliament to note the recent March 4 Justice rally, condemn sexual harassment and violence, and support women. I gave a speech in support....
Read More ShareSpeech on Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
March 23, 2021
On Tuesday 23 March 2021, I gave a speech on the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. I didn't get to finish my speech before being cut off for lunch, so I'll...
Read More ShareSpeech on Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill 2020
March 10, 2021
In Parliament on Wednesday 10 March 2021, I spoke on the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill. You can read the full speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard)....
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