In Parliament
Speech on Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
March 25, 2021
In Parliament on Thursday 25 March 2021, I gave a speech on the Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. This bill was particularly controversial for failing to apply...
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March 24, 2021
In Parliament on Wednesday 24 March 2021, I gave a speech on the Member for Traeger Robbie Katter's motion about public ownership in the energy generation sector. You can read the full speech below,...
Read More ShareSpeech on Motion regarding sexual violence and the March 4 Justice
March 24, 2021
On Wednesday 24 March 2021, the Premier moved a motion for Parliament to note the recent March 4 Justice rally, condemn sexual harassment and violence, and support women. I gave a speech in support....
Read More ShareSpeech on Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
March 23, 2021
On Tuesday 23 March 2021, I gave a speech on the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. I didn't get to finish my speech before being cut off for lunch, so I'll...
Read More ShareSpeech on Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill 2020
March 10, 2021
In Parliament on Wednesday 10 March 2021, I spoke on the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill. You can read the full speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Loophole in Qld's developer donations ban
March 09, 2021
On Tuesday 9 March 2021, I asked the Attorney-General about the Government's intentions surrounding a loophole in the ban on donations from property developers. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland...
Read More ShareSpeech on the Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill 2020
February 24, 2021
On Wednesday 24 February 2021, I spoke about the Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill 2020. You can read the full speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record...
Read More ShareSpeech on the Community Support and Services Committee's Estimates report on the 2020-21 Budget
February 24, 2021
In Parliament on Wednesday 24 February 2021, I gave a speech on the Community Support and Services Committee's Estimates Report - and used the time to highlight the flawed Estimates process with timewasting Dorothy...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Will cops in schools carry guns?
February 24, 2021
On Wednesday 24 February 2021, I asked the Minister for Police and Corrective Services whether the announced police support officers in schools would carry tasers and/or firearms. You can read the answer below or...
Read More ShareEstimates: Question on staff ratios in youth detention centres
December 15, 2020
During Parliamentary Estimates on Tuesday 15 December 2020, I asked a question about staff ratios in youth detention centres. You can read the answers below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).
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