In Parliament
Speech on the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
September 01, 2022
On Thursday 1 September 2022, I gave my speech on the Government's Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. You can read my the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of...
Read More ShareSpeech on the New Acland thermal coal mine expansion approval and climate transition
August 31, 2022
On Wednesday 31 August 2022, I gave a speech on the State Government's approval of the New Acland Stage 3 thermal coal mine expansion and the need for a plan to transition away from...
Read More ShareSpeech: Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2022
August 31, 2022
On Wednesday 31 August 2022, I gave my speech on the Government's Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2022. I also spoke about amendments I later sought leave to move that would...
Read More ShareQuestion Time: When will the government get pokies out of pubs and clubs?
August 31, 2022
On Wednesday 31 August 2022, I asked the Attorney-General when they will phase out pokies from pubs and clubs. You can read my question and the answer below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record...
Read More ShareSpeech on the Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021
August 30, 2022
On Tuesday 30 August 2022, I gave my speech on the Government's Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021. You can read my the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings...
Read More ShareSpeech on 2022 Budget Estimates Hearings
August 17, 2022
On Wednesday 17 August 2022, I gave my speech on the Budget Estimates hearings for 2022. You can read my the full speech below, or in the official Queensland Parliament Record of Proceedings (Hansard).
Read More ShareQuestion Time: Will the government fund pill testing trials in Queensland?
August 17, 2022
On Wednesday 17 August 2022, I asked the Health Minister whether the government will fund trials of pill testing in Queensland with a view to expanding it at festivals and in the community. You...
Read More ShareSpeech in reply: Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021
August 16, 2022
On Tuesday 16 August 2022, I gave my speech in reply to close debate on the Greens' "Raise the Age" Bill (the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021). You can read...
Read More ShareSecond Reading Speech: Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021
August 16, 2022
On Tuesday 16 August 2022, I opened debate on the Greens' "Raise the Age" Bill (the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021) with my second reading speech. You can read my...
Read More ShareEstimates: Question about refugees and asylum seekers on bridging visas
August 04, 2022
During Parliamentary Budget Estimates on Thursday 4 August 2022, I asked about transitioning refugees and asylum seekers on bridging visas to permanent visas so they can access support services and certainty. You can read...
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