In Parliament
Speech on New School at Toowong Bowls Club
March 22, 2022
On Thursday 17 March 2022, I gave a speech about the flood mitigation concerns associated with the State government's proposal to use the old Toowong Bowls Club next to Perrin Park as the site to build the...
Read More ShareSpeech on 2022 Floods in Maiwar and Climate Change
March 17, 2022
On Wednesday 16 March 2022 I gave a speech on the harrowing floods that affected all of St Lucia, Fig Tree Pocket, Indooroopilly, Toowong, Taringa, Milton, Auchenflower and Rosalie. These floods were the devastating...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Climate crisis and catastrophic flooding
March 15, 2022
During Question time on Tuesday 15 March 2022, I asked the Premier about the climate crisis and the recent flooding disaster.
Read More ShareQuestion Time: New Toowong greenspace with the new school
March 02, 2022
During Question time on Wednesday 23 February 2022, I asked the Education Minister whether she would ensure Brisbane City Council is adequately compensated to deliver equivalent green space in Toowong to replace the former...
Read More ShareSpeech on Queensland Labor's conservative government
December 02, 2021
On Wednesday 1 December 2021 I gave a speech on why Queensland Labor's is running such a conservative government, and how much more we can achieve when they share power with the Greens. You...
Read More ShareSpeech dissenting to Speaker's ruling that the Greens' Big Bank Levy (COVID-19 Health Response) Bill is out of order
December 02, 2021
On Wednesday 1 December 2021 I gave a speech on the Greens' motion dissenting to the ruling of the Speaker that the Greens' Big Bank Levy (COVID-19 Health Response) Bill is out of order. You...
Read More ShareSpeech on the Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
December 02, 2021
On Tuesday 30 November 2021 I gave a speech on the Government's Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. You can read the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Reforms to better recognise trans & gender diverse people in the BDMR Act
November 17, 2021
During Question time on Wednesday 17 November 2021, I asked the Attorney-General whether she would deliver on her commitment to introduce reforms to the Births, Deaths & Marriages Registry Act to better recognise trans...
Read More ShareOpening Statement to Committee on Raise the Age Bill
November 15, 2021
On Monday 15 November 2021 I addressed the Community Support & Services Committee for a public briefing on my Criminal Law (Raising the Ageof Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021. You can read my opening statement below,...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Funding extra hospital beds for the COVID-19 surge once borders open
November 01, 2021
During Question time on Wednesday 27 October 2021, I asked the Health Minister whether the Labor State Government will step up to ensure Queensland's hospital system is adequately resourced for the impending influx of...
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