My speeches in Parliament

On 20 March 2024, I spoke about the gas industry deciding how they’re regulated — to the planet’s detriment.  It's 2024 and, once again, we are facing the prospect of this government passing legislation...

On 18 March 2024, I spoke about meeting Michelle, a single mum, who’s facing huge rent hikes.  Today I would like to share the story of one Brisbane constituent in particular: Michelle, who lives...

On 14 February 2024, I spoke about the impact the Greens’ right to disconnect will have for workers.  The Greens have successfully fought for the right to disconnect—for workers to knock off when they...

On 8 February 2024, I spoke about the state of the climate and Australia’s economy.  It's 2024 and we're back for our first sitting week of the year. How's the state of the country...

On 14 November 2023, I spoke about Araminta, a Brisbane high school student, fed up with how much her supposedly free education costs her family.  I would like to share a speech from a...

On 17 October 2023, I spoke about Brisbane voting Yes but Australia voting No — and the impacts that’s having on First Nations people.  There was a clear 'yes' vote in Brisbane, and I...

On 13 September 2023, I spoke about the extinction crisis facing Australia. Australia's environment laws are broken. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act in particular, needs urgent reform. We desperately need a climate...

On 11 September 2023, I spoke about why I voted Yes in the Voice referendum.  The date for the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been announced for 14 October of this...

On 6 September 2023, I spoke about how LGBTIQA+ players are still discriminated in the AFL.  The AFL is the only elite professional sporting code in the world without a single male player to...

On 4 September 2023, I spoke about the Greens’ plan to transform Eagle Farm Racecourse into an urban village.  There are two racecourses across the road from one another in the eastern part of...