In Parliament

On Thursday, 14 May 2026 I spoke in Parliament about the revolving door between politics and the banking lobby, and called for the major parties to commit to taxing the big banks properly.  You...

On Thursday, 14 May 2026 I asked the Premier if it is the government's policy that Queenslanders should pay more in vehicle registration each year, than major gas companies should pay in royalties. You...

On Wednesday, 13 May 2026, I asked the Premier if his government would raise royalty rates on big gas companies, who currently pay less tax than the average Queenslander.  You can read my question...

On Tuesday 12 May 2026, I spoke in support of a motion to disallow regulation which rescinds a planned phase-out of permits to shoot flying-foxes in Queensland. You can read my speech below, or...

On Tuesday 12 May 2026 I gave a speech on the Government's Resources Safety and Health Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. You can read my full speech below, or in the official...

On Thursday 23 April 2026 I spoke in Parliament about the ridiculously low tax and royalties paid by gas companies in Queensland, when compared to costs everyday Queenslanders pay like GST on coffee or...

On Wednesday 22 April 2026 I spoke on the LNP's Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour Amendment Bill 2026, which scraps the successful three strikes drug...

On Tuesday 24 March 2026 I spoke on the LNP's Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, which strips powers from health and safey officers. You can read my full speech below or in...

On Tuesday 24 March 2026 I moved a motion to dissent from the Speaker's ruling which was made on 4 March 2026. That ruling was a decision by the Speaker that my Question Time...

On Tuesday 24 March 2026 I asked the Treasurer when he would make big gas corporations pay their fair share.