Speeches to Parliament
Greyhound Racing (Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022)
November 01, 2022
I was scheduled to give this speech in Queensland parliament on 25 October 2022, but Labor government MPs intervened to ensure I was not able to give this speech. This government sure loves...
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October 27, 2022
27 October 2022 Amy: I want to talk about something that affects every child in this state, education funding. This week we have seen that the federal Labor government is not going to up...
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October 27, 2022
Amy: I rise to speak on the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. There are parts of this bill that the Greens think are really important and we will be supporting this bill. Strengthening...
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October 26, 2022
26 October 2022 I rise to speak on the Major Sports Facilities Amendment Bill. This bill significantly expands the powers of Stadiums Queensland. Under these changes, Stadiums Queensland will not just be managing facilities,...
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October 26, 2022
Amy: I rise to continue my introductory speech on a bill to enact an empty homes levy on vacant homes. We only need to listen to renters to know how necessary this bill really is....
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October 26, 2022
Amy: To resume my contribution, we welcome any measures to improve transparency and democracy in our COVID response and to apply public health directions to democratic oversight. I also note the incredible stress and strain...
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October 25, 2022
Amy: It is not even seven months since we debated the last iteration of this bill. While this bill is far from the democratic, transparent framework that the Greens pushed for in March, I...
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October 21, 2022
14 October 2022 Everyday Queenslanders right across the state are crying out for affordable homes while property investors are turning what could be good, secure homes into Airbnbs for tourists. Instead of houses and...
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October 14, 2022
Amy: I start by reiterating what other committee members have said and offer my sincere thanks to the submitters, the witnesses, the secretariat and committee members. The six-month government-led inquiry was not quite what the...
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October 13, 2022
Amy: I present a bill for an act to amend the Land Tax Act 2010 and the Land Valuation Act 2010 for particular purposes. I table the bill, explanatory notes and a statement of compatibility...
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