In Parliament
Speech on how the Woolies site proposal in Toowong demonstrates Planning Act flaws
July 14, 2020
On Tuesday 14 July, I spoke about how the Woolies site proposal in Toowong demonstrates Planning Act flaws. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSpeech on Anti-discrimination (Right to Use Gender-specific Language) Amendment Bill 2018
July 14, 2020
On Tuesday 14 July, I spoke on the Anti-discrimination (Right to Use Gender-specific Language) Amendment Bill 2018. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or watch...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSpeech on Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill 2019
June 17, 2020
On Wednesday 17 June, I spoke on the Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill 2019. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or watch...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSpeech 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 Add your reaction 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 1 reaction 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 Add your reaction 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 1 reaction 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 1 reaction 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 Add your reaction 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...
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