In Parliament
Speech on Electoral and Other Legislation (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019
June 17, 2020
On Wednesday 17 June, I spoke on the Electoral and Other Legislation (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard),...
Read More ShareAdjournment Speech on access to QASMT public greenspace and thoroughfares
May 21, 2020
On Thursday 21 May 2020, I gave a speech on the about our successful petition to keep public access to the green space at QASMT and the Vera St Community Garden open. You can...
Read More ShareSpeech on Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
May 20, 2020
On Wednesday 20 May 2020 the Queensland Parliament debated the Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. Because of the undemocratic nature of the Queensland Parliament’s rules, and because the LNP...
Read More ShareSpeech on Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2018
May 19, 2020
On Tuesday 19 May 2020, I gave a speech on the Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2018. You can read the full speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Why is the Treasurer going easy on mining bosses?
May 19, 2020
On Tuesday 19 May 2020, Michael asked Treasurer Cameron Dick why the government lets big mining companies get away with not paying their fair share. You can read the answer below or in the...
Read More ShareSpeech on Appropriation (COVID-19) Bill 2020
May 01, 2020
On Wednesday 22 April I gave a speech on the government's stimulus bill during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More ShareSpeech on COVID-19 Bill Rental Reforms
April 23, 2020
On Wednesday 22 April Queensland Parliament debated and passed two Bills. The COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020 was the second Bill. It included reforms to residential tenancies and rooming accommodation and established a Small Business Commissioner...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Will the Premier stop evictions and freeze rents during COVID-19?
March 18, 2020
On Wednesday 18 March 2020, Michael asked Premier Palaszczuk about the government's intent to protect renters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland...
Read More ShareAdjournment Speech on why Queensland needs a big bank levy
February 20, 2020
On Thursday 20 February 2020, I spoke on the need for Queensland to enact a levy on the big banks. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings...
Read More ShareSpeech on my bill to ban corporate donations (Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill 2018)
February 18, 2020
On Tuesday 18 February 2020, I spoke on my bill to ban corporate donations, the Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill 2018. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings...
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