My father was also in the police force for over 37 years and I am also a victim of crime. I cannot understand how two people whose fathers were in the police force and who have been victims of crime...

Last week I was proud to join the Minister for Youth Justice, alongside fellow Redlands colleagues, for a visit to Traction for Young People in Alexandra Hills. As their local member, over the past 18 months I have worked closely...

As an elected representative it is both a responsibility and a great privilege to acknowledge the fantastic work that goes on in our local areas, particularly some of the most important work that happens quietly and without fuss. Capalaba District...

I rise to address the Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill. It is part of a methodical, deliberate and measured response by the Crisafulli government to the devastating terrorist attack we...

I rise today to speak to the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee’s oversight report on the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman. As part of this process the committee reviewed the Queensland Ombudsman’s annual report 2023-24 and conducted a public...

I rise to address the House on the Electoral Laws (Restoring Electoral Fairness) Amendment Bill 2025. This bill delivers on our commitment to Queenslanders to restore balance, consistency and fairness to our electoral system. This bill was referred to the...

I rise to address the House on the Defamation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Queenslanders expect our laws to keep pace with how we communicate today. This bill amends our state’s defamation laws to implement nationally agreed changes that...

Exactly one year ago today I gave my maiden speech, and I would like to congratulate our newest member, the member for Hinchinbrook, for giving his yesterday. It has been a year of many accomplishments and of working hard to...

Integrity is the bedrock of public confidence in this government or any government. It is what assures Queenslanders that decisions are made fairly, open land in the best interests of the people we serve. Today I rise to speak on...

This is an exciting time for all students including those in the electorate of Capalaba as we near the end of the academic year. Yesterday I welcomed the school leaders of Birkdale, Birkdale South, Alexandra Hills, Hilliard and Vienna Woods...

I rise to speak on the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Dismantling Illegal Trade) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Both my parents have died. My mother died at 55. She used to smoke a packet of cigarettes a day....

It is a privilege to stand here as the member for Capalaba. It has been just over a year since the October 2024 state election, and I am enormously grateful that the people of Capalaba placed their trust in me....

I rise to speak in support of the Community Protection and Public Child Sex Offender Register (Daniel’s Law) Bill 2025. This bill bears the name of a young Queenslander whom all of us in this state are familiar with—Daniel Morcombe....

A few weeks ago I was invited to speak at a presentation alongside officers from the Capalaba Police Station, the Forensic Crash Unit and the traffic branch. It was part of a program called ‘Beyond 25—Survive the Drive’, which visits...

I rise today to speak on the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee’s oversight report on the Queensland Family and Child Commission. As part of the oversight process the committee reviewed the Queensland Family and Child Commission— Annual Report 2023-24,...

I rise to speak to the committee’s oversight of the Office of the Information Commissioner for the 2023-24 financial year. As part of the oversight process, the committee examined the Office of the Information Commissioner’s 2023-24 annual report and held...

I rise to offer my support to the Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The bill was referred to the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee on 20 May 2025 and received 197 submissions from...

I rise this evening to speak on the Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety launch this afternoon with Transurban. It is a privilege to co-chair this group with the member for Mount Ommaney. Together, we share the belief that road safety...