In Parliament
Estimates: Question to CleanCo on publicly owned renewable energy
December 07, 2020
During the Parliamentary estimates hearings on 7 December 2020, I asked CleanCo about the proportion of their investments going towards publicly owned renewable energy. You can read the answer below or in the official...
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December 07, 2020
During the estimates hearings on 7 December 2020, I asked Premier Palaszczuk if the government could ban Dorothy Dixers who waste the valuable time of the estimates hearings. You can read the answer below...
Read More ShareEstimates: Question on Parliamentary oversight of the Government's COVID-19 response
December 07, 2020
In the estimates hearings on 7 December 2020, I asked Premier Palaszczuk if the government would create Parliamentary oversight of their COVID-19 response. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland...
Read More ShareEstimates: Question on international flight caps and hotel quarantine resourcing
December 07, 2020
During the parliamentary estimates hearings on 7 December 2020, I asked the Premier if the government was willing to increase the state's capacity for Queenslanders returning home for the holidays. You can read the...
Read More ShareSpeech on Appropriation Bills (2020-2021 Budget)
December 05, 2020
On Friday 4 December I gave my speech in reply to the Queensland Government's State Budget for 2020-21. I spoke about some positive local and statewide commitments, some missed opportunities, and why Labor's failed...
Read More ShareSpeech on COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
December 02, 2020
On Wednesday 2 December 2020, I gave a speech on the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020. The bill included provisions to retrospectively annull the appointment of anti-Adani activist Chris "Pineapple" Hooper...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Will Labor introduce a free school meals program for Qld kids?
December 01, 2020
On Tuesday 1 December 2020, Michael asked Education Minister Grace Grace if the government will create a free school meals program. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of...
Read More ShareSpeech on 57th Parliament Sessional Orders
November 26, 2020
On Thursday 26 November 2020, I spoke on the sessional orders of the 57th Queensland Parliament, and moved an amendment to ban "Dorothy Dixers" and increase scrutiny of legislation. You can read the full...
Read More ShareSpeech on Qld's 'mini budget' bill - Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2020 and Appropriation Bill 2020
September 10, 2020
On Thursday 10 September 2020, I spoke during the debate on the 'mini budget' bills - the Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2020 and Appropriation Bill 2020. You can read the full speech below or in the official...
Read More ShareAdjournment Speech on what we've achieved together in Maiwar
September 10, 2020
On Thursday 10 September 2020, I gave a speech about the work we've done in Maiwar, including some of the wonderful successes we've had in protecting and advocating for this community. You can read...
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