Speeches to Parliament
Births, 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...
Read More ShareCrossbench Statement on the Olympics
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...
Read More ShareKashmir Conflict
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...
Read More ShareInclusionary Zoning Strategy Bill Introductory Speech
April 19, 2023
On Wednesday 19 April 2023, I introduced the Planning (Inclusionary Zoning Strategy) Amendment Bill 2023 and spoke on the objectives of the Bill and the rationale behind it. You can read my speech below, or find...
Read More ShareLimiting Rent Increases to Once Every 12 Months
April 18, 2023
On Tuesday 18 April 2023, I spoke on Labor's amendments to limit rent increases to once per year while still allowing unlimited increases in the amount of rent. I also warned that these amendments...
Read More ShareHousing Legislation Amendment Bill
March 28, 2023
On Tuesday 28 March 2023, I spoke on Labor's Housing Legislation Bill, a bill which does nothing to address the housing crisis. You can read my speech below, or find the full transcript and...
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