In Parliament
Question Time: Will the Premier stop evictions and freeze rents during COVID-19?
March 18, 2020
On Wednesday 18 March 2020, Michael asked Premier Palaszczuk about the government's intent to protect renters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland...
Read More 1 reaction ShareAdjournment Speech on why Queensland needs a big bank levy
February 20, 2020
On Thursday 20 February 2020, I spoke on the need for Queensland to enact a levy on the big banks. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings...
Read More 1 reaction ShareSpeech on my bill to ban corporate donations (Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill 2018)
February 18, 2020
On Tuesday 18 February 2020, I spoke on my bill to ban corporate donations, the Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill 2018. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings...
Read More 1 reaction ShareSpeech (Private Members Statement) on Legalising Cannabis
February 06, 2020
On Thursday 6 February 2020, I gave a Private Members Statement on the legalisation of cannabis. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or watch it HERE....
Read More 1 reaction ShareSpeech on Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
February 06, 2020
On Thursday 6 February 2020, I spoke on the Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. This bill included provisions to criminalise peaceful protest at farms. You can read the speech below or in the official...
Read More 1 reaction ShareQuestion Time: How many Qlders have died on the social housing wait list?
February 06, 2020
On Thursday 6 February 2020, Michael asked the Minister for Housing and Public Works about the deaths of Queenslanders on the social housing wait list. You can read the answer below or in the...
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Speech on the Holidays Bill and the Four Day Work Week
November 27, 2019
On Wednesday 27 November Michael gave a speech on the government's bill to create a six-hour public holiday on Christmas Eve. He used the speech as an opportunity to call for Australia and Queensland...
Read More Add your reaction ShareSpeech on the Health Transparency Bill 2019
November 27, 2019
On Wednesday 27 November 2019, I spoke on the Health Transparency Bill 2019. You can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or watch it HERE.
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Question Time: Will Labor ban cash for access meetings?
October 24, 2019
On Thursday 24 October 2019, Michael asked Premier Palaszczuk whether Labor would ban cash for access meetings. You can read the answer below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or watch it HERE....
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Speech on the Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
October 23, 2019
On Wednesday 23 October 2019, Michael gave a speech on the government's Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment BillYou can read the speech below or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard), or watch...
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