James gives an overview of the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC)
Thursday 15 November 2018 I rise to speak on the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee’s report No. 16 of the 56th Parliament into its oversight of the Queensland Family and Child Commission. I am a member of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, which oversees administering the QFCC.
James discusses in Parliament the Crime and Corruption and other legislation amendment bill
Wednesday, 31 October 2018 You can watch my speech here I rise to make a contribution on the Crime and Corruption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. I, like the member for Mansfield, would like to thank my colleagues on the committee—I am a member of that committee myself—and the
James outlines reservations on the Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment bill
Wednesday, 31 October 2018 You can view my speech here I rise to speak to the Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment Bill 2018. The LNP will not be opposing this bill; however, we do have some reservations. The bill includes amendments to the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
James’ contribution to the Mineral, Water and other legislation amendment bill debate
Thursday, 18 October 2018 You can view my speech here I rise to speak on the Mineral, Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. I too would like to add my thanks to those of the speakers who came before me to the committee for the work that they have
James’ contribution to the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 You can watch my speech here I rise in the House to make a contribution to the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018. I would like to start by saying I understand that this is a very emotive and personal issue and that this debate arouses a
James contributes to the Electricity and Other Legislation (Batteries and Premium Feed in Tariff) Amendment Bill debate
Thursday, 20 September 2018 You can view my speech here I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Electricity and Other Legislation (Batteries and Premium Feed-in Tariff) Amendment Bill 2018. I would like to make some general observations about this bill from the point of view of