In Parliament
Second Reading Speech: Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021
August 16, 2022
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...
Read More ShareEstimates: Question about refugees and asylum seekers on bridging visas
August 04, 2022
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...
Read More ShareEstimates: Asking about support for the Afghan community
August 04, 2022
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).
Read More ShareEstimates: Asking about lockdowns and seclusion in youth detention centres
August 04, 2022
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).
Read More ShareEstimates: Asking about the 6-month review of the Government's youth justice reforms
August 04, 2022
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...
Read More ShareEstimates: Requesting a list of diversion programs funded for young people in Queensland
August 04, 2022
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...
Read More ShareEstimates: Questions about disciplinary absences for First Nations students
August 04, 2022
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...
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August 04, 2022
During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about funding for disability advocacy services. You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).
Read More ShareEstimates: Questions about new criteria for social housing eligibility
August 04, 2022
During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about the government's quiet change to social housing eligibility criteria. You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of...
Read More ShareEstimates: Questions about funding allocation for Rural Fire Service facilities
August 04, 2022
During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Wednesday 3 August 2022, I asked about how funding for new Rural Fire Brigade facilities will be allocated and whether the decisionmaking will be transparent to avoid pork barrelling. ...
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