James highlights the negative impact of animal activist protesters in Southern Downs
Friday, 4 April 2019 I rise to speak about an important matter in my electorate of Southern Downs. Most people would be aware that about a week ago there was an invasion of a feedlot at Lemontree owned by the McNamee family who are great constituents of mine. About 100
James talks about small pubs facing high licensing costs
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 I rise to speak on the Liquor (Rural Hotels Concession) Amendment Bill and I, too, thank the member for Traeger for introducing this bill. It is a good bill but, as the member for Southern Downs, I have to say that it does not go far
James tells the Parliament about the Granite Belt Irrigation Project
Thursday, 14 February 2019 I rise in the House to speak about the Granite Belt Irrigation Project, which is a transformative project that we are advancing in Southern Downs on the Granite Belt. Mr NICHOLLS interjected. Mr LISTER: I take the interjection from my honourable friend the member for Clayfield.
James talks about the crisis affecting the Strawberry Industry
Thursday, 20 September 2018 You can watch my speech here I rise in this place tonight to talk about the crisis affecting the strawberry industry. Those who are familiar with my electorate of Southern Downs will know that we are a very large producer of strawberries. Our climate enables us
James speaks on the Emu Swamp Dam Project
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 You can view my speech here I rise to speak about the Emu Swamp Dam— Mr CRISAFULLLI: Hear, hear! Mr LISTER: I thank the member for Broadwater very much for his interjection. The electorate of Southern Downs depends on agriculture. It is the basis of my
James supports the enhancement of police powers and efficiency
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 You can view my speech here As deputy chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. I begin by thanking my colleagues on the