In Parliament

On Tuesday 12 September 2023, I gave my speech on the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023.  You can read the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard). ...

On Wednesday 23 August 2023, I had prepared my speech on the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 before the government introduced a slew of amendments,...

On Wednesday 23 August 2023, I gave my speech on the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 after the government had introduced a slew of amendments....

On Wednesday 23 August 2023, I gave my speech on the Budget Estimates hearings for 2023.  You can read the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard). 

On Tuesday 22 August 2023 during Question Time I asked the Premier when her government will legalise cannabis for recreational use by adults.  You can read the question and her (very brief) answer below...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 10 August 2023, I asked about the use of fee-for-service packages in child safety, and unlicensed vs. licensed residential care providers.  You can read the answers below or...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Wednesday 9 August 2023, I asked about the CCC's use of private consultants to water down recommendations for an independent Police Integrity Unit, and the Coaldrake recommendations for a...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Wednesday 9 August 2023, I asked about aerial firefighting equipment. You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Wednesday 9 August 2023, I asked how many children have been unlawfully detained in watch houses over the past five years.  You can read the answers below or in the...

During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Tuesday 8 August 2023, I asked about the potential for Qbuild to take over building contracts held by collapsed companies. You can read the answers below or in the...