Speeches to Parliament
Opposing Labor's laws to kick residents out of homes
November 21, 2023
On Tuesday 14 November 2023, I spoke against unfair provisions in the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. While the Greens supported the Bill on the whole, we were opposed to...
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October 11, 2023
On Wednesday 11 October 2023, I spoke on the Greens' motion for free, frequent, and accessible transport, and the difference it would make to Queenslanders. You can read my speech below, or find the...
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June 15, 2023
On Thursday 15 June 2023, I gave my reply to the 2023 budget and Labor's failure to ensure that in a wealthy state like Queensland, everyone has the opportunity to lead a good life....
Read More ShareBirths, Deaths, Marriages Registration Bill 2022
June 14, 2023
On Wednesday 14 June 2023, I spoke on changes to birth, death, and marriage certificate laws. You can read my speech below, or find the full transcript and video link in the official Queensland...
Read More ShareRepealing Offences for Begging, Urination, and Intoxication in Public
May 25, 2023
On Thursday 25 May 2023, I spoke on the Community Support and Services Committee's recommendation to repeal the offences for begging, public urination andbeing intoxicated in a public place You can read my speech below, or...
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May 23, 2023
On Tuesday 23 May 2023, I announced the signing of a crossbench statement on the Olympic Games that calls for a hard cap on the Olympics budget, an equivalent investment in the regions, a...
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May 09, 2023
On Tuesday 9 May 2023, I spoke on the Path to Treaty Bill and standing in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You can read my speech below, or find the full...
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April 20, 2023
On Thursday 20 April 2023, I gave a speech about the ongoing violence in Kashmir and the need to stand in solidarity with the Kashmiri community. You can read my speech below, or find...
Read More ShareMinimum rental standards: mould
April 20, 2023
On Thursday 20 April 2023, I gave a speech about landlords refusing to take responsibility for mould infestations caused by structural faults as well as the need for minimum rental standards. You can read...
Read More ShareHealth and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
April 19, 2023
On Wednesday 19 April 2023, I spoke about how Labor's health bill fails to meaningfully address the issues affecting patients and workers in our hospitals. You can read my speech below, or find the...
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