In Parliament
Speech in support of Larissa Waters' Senate appointment
September 19, 2018
My speech commending Larrissa Waters' appointment to the Senate.
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September 19, 2018
On Wednesday 19 October 2018, Michael spoke in support of the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2018.
Read More ShareSpeech on Disability Services and Other Legislation
September 12, 2018
Here are a few thoughts on the rollout of the NDIS which is currently underway here in Brisbane.
Read More ShareSpeech on fixing Estimates
September 12, 2018
On 22 August 2018 I spoke in Parliament calling for reform of the Budget Estimates process to increase accountability and transparency.
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Adani prosecution?
August 29, 2018
Here's a spill that really deserves your attention...
Read More ShareSpeech on Ipswich City Council dissolution
August 22, 2018
I spoke in Parliament on the government's bill to dissolve the Ipswich City Council.
Read More ShareDevelopment and donations speech
July 05, 2018
One of the major issues Maiwar locals have been consistently raising over the past few months is rampant, inappropriate, and unsustainable development in our community. I had the rare opportunity to raise these issues...
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July 05, 2018
We must put people before profit and stand up to the corporate donor class.
Read More ShareSpeech on Pig N Whistle pokies application
June 15, 2018
A couple of days ago I gave this speech in Parliament about the proposal for 45 pokies at the Pig N Whistle, Indooroopilly. The pub is a few metres from my office, close to...
Read More ShareSpeech on Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 2018
June 15, 2018
I spoke in support of the bill to address discrimination against transgender people. There is still work to be done but this is a step in the right direction.
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