James speaks against the Vegetation Management and other Legislation Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 2 May 2018 I rise to speak to the Vegetation Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. Of course I do. It is a terrible bill. It is a bill that makes a mockery of the government’s claim to govern for all Queenslanders. In fact, it is such a
James talks about Local Government Deamalgamation – Southern Downs
Tuesday, 1 May 2018 You can watch my speech here I rise in the House tonight to talk about the issue of deamalgamation in the local government area of Southern Downs, which is a large council in my electorate of Southern Downs. In 2008 the Stanthorpe shire council and the
James on Tourism in Southern Downs
Thursday, 22 March 2018 You can watch my speech here I rise to speak about tourism in my electorate of Southern Downs. It is a very important topic for us indeed. I am always very happy to give a plug to the small businesses that run the tourism industry in
James Highlights hardworking Volunteer Groups in Southern Downs
Thursday, 8 March 2018 You can watch my speech here I rise to speak in our parliament about the wonderful things being done by volunteer groups in my electorate of Southern Downs. Of course, there are far too many to mention, but, just to illustrate my point, I would like
James’ first parliamentary debate contribution: Police and Other Legislation (Identity and Biometric Capability) Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 7 March 2018 You can watch my speech here As deputy chair of this parliament’s Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, I rise to speak in the debate on the Police and Other Legislation (Identity and Biometric Capability) Amendment Bill 2018. This is my first speech in the parliament
James’ Maiden Speech
Thursday, 15 February 2018 You can watch my speech here It is with great gratitude and pride that I stand here today to deliver my first speech in the Queensland parliament. At the outset, I would like to thank the people of Southern Downs for electing me and I offer