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Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (10.06 pm): I rise to speak on the appropriation bills and to highlight the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 July 2020 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Jobs Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.09 pm): We know the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 continue to sweep the world. It is frightening to see ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 CORRECTIVE SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.10 pm): I thank the member for Kawana for the invite. Maybe I can come over and have a little ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.24 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Electoral and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.28 am): I am pleased to speak in support of the cognate bills—the Queensland Future ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Achievements Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.28 pm): Recently I received some letters from the year 5 students of St Augustine’s College who are ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL BIODISCOVERY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.41 pm): I am pleased to speak in ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 FOREST WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.14 pm): I am pleased to speak in support of the Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020. I wish to specifically focus ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Weather Event Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.15 pm): Madam Deputy Speaker, 31 October 2020 will be remembered by members in this House as election ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 MOTION Revocation and Dedication of Forest and Protected Areas Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.56 am): I rise to speak in support of the revocation motion. I support this motion because ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Jordan Electorate, School Infrastructure Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.28 pm): Schools are well and truly back, much to the relief of many parents I am ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Jordan Electorate, Coronavirus Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.21 pm): I wish to begin by thanking the people ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Jordan Electorate, Public Transport Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.10 pm): A new year and an opportunity to continue to improve the lives of those we ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPIT MASTER PLAN BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.27 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Spit Master Plan 2019. It is great to hear that the member for ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.36 pm): I am very pleased to speak on the cognate bills and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR CONDUCT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.27 pm): I rise to speak to the Local Government (Councillor Conduct) and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 MOTION Infrastructure Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.40 pm): I am pleased to rise in support of the motion by the Deputy Premier. I want to start my contribution by quoting a ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.20 pm): The last sitting of the year is an opportunity to reflect and, as always for the Jordan electorate, it has ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Centenary Motorway Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.16 pm): Recently and with little fanfare two full lanes opened near the Centenary Motorway and Logan ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Toyota AFL National Inclusion Carnival Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.16 pm): A very exciting sporting competition is taking place all this week and it is happening ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Jordan Electorate, Public Transport Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.03 pm): The residents of Ipswich have been given an important opportunity to help ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Jordan Electorate Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.27 pm): On Sunday I was pleased to welcome local families to my annual Welcoming the Babies event. ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 PROPERTY LAW BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.14 pm): I am pleased to rise in support of the Property Law Bill 2023. I note the significant work that occurred over a number of ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.41 pm): The former secretary-general of the United Nations, ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 MOTION Progressive Coal Royalties Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.56 am): I rise to speak in support of the Treasurer’s motion. A little while ago there was a media article in the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.32 am): I rise to support the Body Corporate and Community Management ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2023 TOBACCO AND OTHER SMOKING PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.18 pm): I rise to support the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill 2023. I would like to ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Jobs, Skills and Training Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.28 pm): Last week I had the great pleasure of helping to officially open the multicultural jobs ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ipswich, Health Infrastructure Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.51 pm): Our Labor government is committed to ensuring that we have a strong healthcare system ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.46 pm): It is a special moment to rise and debate this important bill. As our Premier said in her introductory speech— This is our ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2023 MOTION State Development and Regional Industries Committee, 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.49 pm): I rise to speak and support the Deputy Premier’s ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2023 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.22 pm): I wish we could have implemented a gag order on someone, but thankfully she has ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Liberal National Party, Health Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.48 pm): I am pleased to rise in support of the motion moved by the Minister for Health. There is a famous quote ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Events Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.15 pm): I want to highlight three very special events that have been held in my electorate just in this past week. It ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.35 pm): I am very proud to add my voice ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.48 am): Once a month on a Friday evening around 180 young people in my community gather at the YMCA Springfield ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Community Events Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.15 pm): The past weekend was a very busy one in the Jordan electorate. I had the privilege of sharing ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Greater Springfield Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.09 pm): In late November, our government announced that biopharmaceuticals company, Aegros, would build a new $352 ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST International Women’s Day; Queensland Women’s Week Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.22 pm): Last week we celebrated International Women’s Day and Queensland ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 MOTION: GABBA REDEVELOPMENT Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.43 pm): I rise to support the Deputy Premier’s amended motion. When I was a young girl, I grew up around South Brisbane. I ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXPENDITURE CAPS) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.13 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Local Government Electoral ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.52 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2022. It is undeniable that across ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Jordan Electorate, Manufacturing Industry Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.49 pm): Approximately two years ago I had the opportunity to meet with ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 LIQUOR (ARTISAN LIQUOR) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.38 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the Liquor (Artisan Liquor) Amendment Bill 2020. I believe the bill ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 9 March 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Weather Event, Community Recovery Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.50 pm): I rise to provide an important update to the House on our community’s recovery from ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.26 am): I note that the member for Nanango did not mention the revocation of the waste ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 CRIMINAL CODE (CONSENT AND MISTAKE OF FACT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.01 pm): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to the Criminal ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 MOTION Estimates Process, Referral to Committee of the Legislative Assembly Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.37 pm): I am pleased to rise to oppose the motion by the member for ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 March 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.30 pm): It is with great pride that I stand in the chamber today re-elected as the state member for Jordan. I would like to ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Federal Budget Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.52 pm): Tonight the Morrison government has the opportunity to fix a very serious problem and that is the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Electricity Supply Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.26 pm): I rise to speak in favour of the amended motion. The Queensland government has a strong record in supporting the North ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. It was Dame Cicely Saunders, the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 MOTION Coronavirus, Palaszczuk Labor Government Modelling Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.49 pm): ‘And the Oscar goes to…’ Mr Deputy Speaker, I rise to oppose the member for ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Queensland Investor Forum Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.20 pm): Mr Deputy Speaker, don’t you love a member who talks about themselves in the third ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Backing Queensland Business Investment Fund, Gilmour Space Technologies Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.40 pm): Last month I had the privilege of joining ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 SUPERANNUATION (STATE PUBLIC SECTOR) (SCHEME ADMINISTRATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.38 pm): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to the Superannuation ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.45 am): I am pleased to rise to make a contribution to the Justice ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.03 am): I am very proud to speak on the appropriation bills and acknowledge my strong support for the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Jordan Electorate, Weather Event Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.04 pm): This Sunday is the one-year anniversary of the appropriately dubbed Halloween ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.20 pm): Courage from a party that will never be in government! I am pleased to rise today to support the Debt Reduction ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 May 2021 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS JOINT MANAGEMENT—MORETON ISLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.03 pm): I am pleased to be able to make a ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 MOTION Health System Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.57 pm): I rise to support the amendment moved by the Minister for Health. I acknowledge the people who are listed in the motion ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Infrastructure Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.03 pm): I am incredibly honoured to represent the Jordan electorate, which is a vibrant, fast growing ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 MOTION Federal Budget Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.37 pm): I am very pleased to speak to the Treasurer’s motion and to stand up for Queenslanders. Yesterday when I spoke in the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, National Volunteer Week Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.02 pm): Last week marked National Volunteer Week, which was an opportunity to thank the over ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS BILL 2021 Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.50 pm): I am very pleased to rise and make a contribution to the Brisbane Olympic and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 ADJOURNMENT Springfield Central State High School; LAVO Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.16 pm): Last week we saw some significant announcements by the Palaszczuk government that ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Springfield, Regional Jobs Committee Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.22 pm): I was so pleased to hear the recent news from the Minister for Training and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Ipswich Region, Jobs Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.52 pm): The jobs boom in the Ipswich region is well and truly underway. Around 2,000 new jobs have ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2019 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION (DISCIPLINE REFORM) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.19 am): I am pleased to make a contribution to the Police ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Greater Springfield Festival of Learning Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.03 pm): Earlier this week I officially opened the Greater Springfield Festival of ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 INNOVATION, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.03 pm): I am pleased to speak on the Auditor-General’s report ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 HEALTH TRANSPARENCY BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.43 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate on the Health Transparency Bill 2019. This is a very important ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.33 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the debate of the Criminal ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Spring Mountain State School Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.09 pm): The first day of the 2019 school year was extra special for the students of Spring ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Springfield Learning Coalition Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.33 pm): In acknowledgement of International Mother Language Day I say ‘Sa? e??a??st? ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 ADJOURNMENT Springfield Central Park-and-Ride Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.27 pm): I am pleased to provide an update to the House on the government’s commitment to deliver a new ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 SAFER WATERWAYS BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.19 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Safer Waterways Bill 2018 introduced by the member for Hill. The aim of this ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 HEALTH AND WELLBEING QUEENSLAND BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.11 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Bill 2019. Our health system will impact ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 MOTION Revocation of State Forest Areas and Dediction of Protected Area Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.03 pm): I am pleased to support the minister’s motion that seeks to dedicate parts ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.22 pm): As we know, each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 ADJOURNMENT Greater Flagstone Infrastructure Agreement Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (1.37 am): The Jordan electorate is growing. I am acutely aware of the opportunities and the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment Committee, Report ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.27 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Marque Greater Springfield Business Awards; Small Business Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.22 pm): Last weekend I attended the inaugural Marque Greater Springfield ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2019 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (WASTE LEVY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.17 pm): I am pleased to speak in support of the Waste Reduction and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 NATURE CONSERVATION (SPECIAL WILDLIFE RESERVES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.16 pm): In Queensland we are fortunate to have an incredibly ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.58 pm): I rise to support the Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Jordan Electorate, School Infrastructure Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.24 pm): Investment in education and the jobs that follow is a priority for me and for ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 INNOVATION, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.39 pm): Every member of this House should understand the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 4 April 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Jordan Electorate, Small Business Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.09 pm): In my electorate of Jordan we have some well-known and much loved local small ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.14 pm): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Public Transport Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.07 pm): Late last year I met a local mum and her beautiful baby daughter living in Flagstone. Whilst ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.38 pm): There certainly has been some ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2019 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 2 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.19 ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Welcoming the Babies Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.15 pm): On Sunday, 8 September, we welcomed all the babies. To be precise, we welcomed around ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.45 pm): I rise to support the appropriation bills before us. As members should be ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.27 pm): I rise to support the motion and pay my condolences to those who have passed. There is a saying that without the rain ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.15 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. The bill ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 30 March 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.52 am): I rise to make a contribution to the Public Health and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSIONER BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.44 pm): I am very pleased to rise in support of the Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021, which confirms our ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Federal Budget Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.21 pm): I could not let federal budget week go by without summing up the Morrison government’s efforts—and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Floods, Flagstone Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.03 pm): Whilst my community of Flagstone fortunately did not see inundation of homes, the community was ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 23 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.27 pm): I just want to start by saying that I am very glad we had a ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2022 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.19 pm): I am pleased to make a contribution to the Trading (Allowable Hours) and Other ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.48 am): I am pleased to rise today to ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 MENTAL HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.51 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Mental Health Select Committee’s report. At ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Community Centres Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.04 pm): On 2 July our Gailes community gathered, despite the rain, to celebrate 20 glorious years of ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.21 pm): I am pleased to rise and make a contribution to the Nature Conservation and Other ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (COVID-19 MANAGEMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.43 pm): The other day I saw a tweet that really spoke to me. It was by a man ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Springfield, Brisbane Lions Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.39 pm): The Brisbane Lions are home—in Springfield. Last week the Brisbane Lions officially moved into their ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.47 pm): The YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre has been an integral part of our local ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.48 pm): I rise to support both ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 MOTION Jobs, Skills and Training Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.15 pm): I am pleased to speak in support of the Deputy Premier’s motion and commend the Minister for Employment and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Workforce Strategy Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.31 pm): The focus of the entire nation is on jobs and skills as we face Australia-wide workforce ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 CASINO CONTROL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.21 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Energy and Jobs Plan Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.03 pm): The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan means a future of clean, reliable and affordable energy. ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (8.45 pm): Our Jordan business community is kicking some significant goals, and I am so pleased to see this recognised ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.12 pm): I am pleased to contribute to the cognate debate on the Integrity and Other ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT Springfield Central Railway Station, Park-and-Ride Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.29 pm): The Springfield Central Railway Station park-and-ride is officially open. I say ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 STATE PENALTIES ENFORCEMENT (MODERNISATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.16 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the State Penalties Enforcement (Modernisation) ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.26 pm): I am pleased to support the motion. I begin by thanking the members of the Health and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Federal Labor Government Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.31 pm): On Sunday morning, Queenslanders saw the sun rise on change and a better future with the ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 HOUSING AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY (PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BUILDING INDUSTRY FAIRNESS (SECURITY OF PAYMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Seniors, Cost of Living Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Seniors Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Health Infrastructure Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 MOTION Middle East Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (4.36 pm): I ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 5 March 2024 CRIMINAL LAW (COERCIVE CONTROL AND AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (DOUBLE JEOPARDY EXCEPTION AND SUBSEQUENT ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Seniors Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Child Safety, Seniors, Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Community Cohesion Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 5 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Mater Chicks in Pink Springfield Walk Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.21 pm): I rise today to make a contribution to the debate on the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018. I do so from the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Young Entrepreneurs Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.22 pm): The future is bright and I was reminded of this through the entrepreneurial zeal and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Mount Lindesay Highway Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.26 pm): I was really pleased to join the member for Logan last week to release a major update to the transport ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Women’s Health Week Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.13 pm): This week is Women’s Health Week. According to a recent survey, whilst Australian women are smoking less and ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 November 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Jordan Electorate, Infrastructure Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.30 pm): Last weekend I met with some new constituents who had recently moved into the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Regional Projects Forum Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.27 pm): Last Thursday, on behalf of the Minister for State Development, I had the honour of ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2018 INNOVATION, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.34 pm): I am pleased to speak on the actual audit report that ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DISSOLUTION OF IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL) BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.11 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment Committee, Report Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.22 pm): I rise to speak on the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (1.39 am): I rise to speak on the Appropriation ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Queensland Day Awards Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.34 am): Queensland Day is an opportunity to recognise and honour remarkable Queenslanders whose ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 1 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 17 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Community Hubs Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (6.03 pm): It was my absolute pleasure to recently represent the Queensland health minister at the launch of Ipswich Community ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Federal Budget, Growth Areas Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.50 pm): Like many within my community, I eagerly tuned in last Tuesday evening for Scott ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 ADJOURNMENT Greater Springfield Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.03 pm): On 12 July this year a book was launched. This was no ordinary book but a story of vision, persistence and the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.32 pm): I rise to second the motion moved by the member for Cook for the address-in-reply to the opening speech by His Excellency. A ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 8 March 2018 TOW TRUCK AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.18 pm): Today I rise to make a contribution in support of the Tow Truck and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION (VALIDATION OF RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (12.38 pm): I am pleased to rise to speak in support of the Local Government ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Greater Springfield Regional Connect Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.28 pm): It was my pleasure to recently launch and co-host the first ever community support services forum ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Governing from the Regions Mrs MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.43 pm): The Palaszczuk government is governing for all of Queensland, no matter where they live. ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; STATE FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND METWAY MERGER AMENDMENT BILL Hon. C MULLEN ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2024 DISABILITY SERVICES (RESTRICTIVE PRACTICES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Message from Deputy Governor Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL Message from Governor Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (POWERS AND PENALTIES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 HELP TO BUY (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Cost of Living Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Budget, Child and Family Services, Seniors and Disability Services, Multicultural Affairs Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Jordan Electorate, Emergency Relief Funding Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Hon. C ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Seniors Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2025 ADJOURNMENT Centenary Highway Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (9.01 pm): I look forward to hearing the member for Keppel’s ongoing contribution in two weeks time for this super-urgent ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (3.17 pm): It is clear that we are going to still be waiting for that $4 million for the business case for the ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (COGNATE) Second Reading (Cognate Debate) Hon. C ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child ...

Speech By Hon. Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Multiculturalism Hon. C MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (10.15 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Making Queensland Safer Bill. At the outset I would say that, like all of ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 MOTION Women and Girls' Health Strategy Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.51 pm): Despite what those opposite may say, on this side of the House we are proud to have been part of a ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 December 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT QBuild Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.00 pm): The new Premier has made accountability of his ministers a key focus of his campaign—the so-called contract ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2025 REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (8.06 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill. The bill, as we know, ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Crisafulli LNP Government, Performance Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.19 pm): When my children were young and learning to read, we would practise our ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2025 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (5.57 pm): It is with great pride that I stand in the chamber re-elected as the state member for Jordan for the third time. I would like to ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Housing Supply Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.12 pm): ‘Too much’—that is what the LNP said about Labor’s plan to increase housing stock in our state. Now ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 29 April 2025 CRIME AND CORRUPTION (RESTORING REPORTING POWERS) AMENDMENT BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (7.30 pm): I rise to make a short contribution to the Crime and Corruption (Restoring ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2025 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Ipswich, Olympic and Paralympic Games Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.32 pm): ‘No matter where people are in Queensland, this is a delivery plan that matters,’ ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2025 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER (ADULT CRIME, ADULT TIME) AMENDMENT BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (8.36 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2025 ADJOURNMENT School Infrastructure Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (10.58 pm): The Greenbank State School was established in 1893 and even today you can see its origins in the small school ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Crisafulli LNP Government, Planning Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.06 pm): When it comes to planning in our state, it is an absolute clown show under the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 June 2025 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (9.15 pm): ‘When I say something, it means something,’ the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 25 June 2025 PLANNING (SOCIAL IMPACT AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (8.09 pm): I value good planning. I see its worth and I recognise the ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 28 August 2025 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.07 pm): I rise to contribute to debate of the Domestic and Family Violence ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 27 August 2025 ADJOURNMENT Greenbank High School; Member for Cairns Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (11.31 pm): A Greenbank high school is coming thanks to the strong support of our local communities. ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 August 2025 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKS COMMITTEE, REPORT Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (4.22 pm): I am pleased to provide a ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 26 August 2025 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Liberal National Party, Integrity Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.47 pm): ‘The jobs-for-mates era is over,’ the finance minister proudly proclaimed. It is ...

Speech By Charis Mullen MEMBER FOR JORDAN Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER STATEMENT Multiculturalism Ms MULLEN (Jordan—ALP) (2.43 pm): To not condemn is to condone. This is the message the Crisafulli LNP government has sent to our ...

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Got a question about the program? Find the answer here.  About the program What does the program involve? Our graduate program offers you: a two-year placement with rotations across all four divisions of the Parliamentary Service a bespoke program ...

Explore the viewpoints of our 2023 Graduate Parliamentary Service Officers, gaining valuable insights into the program's experiences and opportunities. Each testimonial highlights the real-world impact and professional growth fostered through ...

The Parliamentary Service works across the many different First Nations of Queensland. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, who have walked and cared for this Country for tens of thousands of years. We pay respect to Elders past and ...

What is a Parliamentary Committee  The Legislative Assembly has established the following parliamentary committees to assist the Queensland Parliament to operate more effectively: Clean Economy Jobs, Resources and Transport CommitteeCommittee of the ...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, passed away on 8 September 2022. Queen Elizabeth II visited the Queensland Parliament on numerous occasions, ...

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The Speaker After a general election and at the beginning of the first parliamentary sitting day, a Member is elected by secret ballot to the position of Speaker. Normally, the Government's nominee is successful, since the Government controls the numbers in ...

ACTS OF PARLIAMENT SEAL When a Bill is passed in Parliament, it is must be stamped with the official seal before being taken to the Governor for Royal Assent and becoming an Act of Parliament. The importance of this seal means it is stored in the ...

Elected officers The Speaker - Hon Curtis Pitt MP, Member for Mulgrave After a general election and at the beginning of the first parliamentary sitting day, a Member is elected by secret ballot to the position of Speaker. Normally, the Government's nominee ...

The Bill Box. This is the box the Clerk uses to take Bills to present to the Governor for royal assent. The Bill Box. This is the box the Clerk uses to take Bills to present to the Governor for royal assent. The smaller room was used by Lord Mountbatten ...

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In 1980, the original Parliamentary Library was renamed the Members’ Reading Room and the Queensland Parliamentary Library, was relocated to the Parliamentary Annexe in 1979. The original bookshelves house leather-bound Hansard volumes, Queensland ...

Following renovations in the 1980s, these tables and other furnishings were moved to the top floor of the Alice Street wing into an area that had previously been used for servants’ accommodation. POINT OF INTEREST: CARD TABLE The card table and set of chairs ...

The Parliament House gift shop is located near the foyer entrance of the Parliamentary Annexe. The gift shop carries an exclusive range of souvenirs, across a wide price range, to mark your visit to Parliament. The gift shop accepts cash, EFTPOS and ...

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General Public Tours Parliamentary attendants conduct a variety of tours of Parliament House for: the general public special interest groups such as TAFE colleges and other large organisations, and school groups When are tours ...

Outside the Speaker’s Office are the photographs of past Speakers of the Queensland Parliament, dating back to the very first Speaker, Gilbert Eliott, who served in the role from 1860-70. The larger room was originally the Speaker’s Office, which linked via a ...

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O’Donovan quadrupled the Library contents from an estimated 8000 to some 32 000 volumes. He also compiled an ‘encyclopedic’ dictionary catalogue of the Library’s collections which was ‘universally applauded as a scholarly work ranking with the best in the ...

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The formal Governor’s and Members’ entrance to Parliament House is accessible via the Porte Cochere, at the centre on the ground floor of the George Street wing of Parliament House. This entrance as the name suggests is used by Members of Parliament during ...

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The President’s Balcony also overlooks the Speakers’ Corner – a space dedicated to encouraging Queenslanders to speak and engage in open debate. Located in the George Street forecourt outside Parliament House, this space is commonly used for public rallies ...

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This introductory half-day seminar is designed to give an overview of Queensland's parliamentary system of government. Topics covered include: The Structure and Functions of Queensland Parliament, Westminster in Queensland and the Parliamentary Program. ...

Establishing the colony of Queensland Queen Victoria granted approval and signed the Letters Patent on 6 June 1859 to establish the new colony of Queensland. On the same day, an Order-in-Council gave Queensland its own constitution. Queensland became a ...

PARLIAMENT AND GOVERNMENT PROCESSES The Parliamentary Education team conducts public sector seminars during educational outreach programs for regional Queenslanders. This comprehensive full day seminar will provide a detailed understanding of the ...

Parliamentary Scrutiny The scrutiny by Parliament of the Government’s annual financial requirements is an important and powerful feature of the legislature’s role in Westminster systems. Parliament has not always had this role and the House of Common’s ‘long, ...

Queensland's Parliamentary structure Originally, the Queensland Constitution provided for a Parliament consisting of two Houses - a Legislative Council (Upper House) whose Members were appointed by the Governor and a Legislative Assembly (Lower House) ...

Voting in Queensland As of the state election in November 2017, Queensland is divided into 93 electorates each returning one Member to a single chamber (unicameral) legislature – the Legislative Assembly. Universal adult suffrage applies, which means ...

The Electoral and Administrative Review Commission (EARC) was established under the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission Act 1989 (Qld) ‘to provide independent and comprehensive review of administrative and electoral laws and processes’.[1] EARC ...

Queensland Parliament Research Internship The Queensland Parliament Research Internship provides students from selected universities with the opportunity to work with a member of parliament, or a senior officer of the parliament, to undertake a mutually ...

The parliamentary calendar A sitting day commences when the Speaker takes the Chair and ends when the House carries a motion to adjourn the day's proceedings. If the House continues sitting after midnight, a sitting day can extend into the next calendar ...

*for optimal experience please download worksheets to desktop. Interactive features are not compatible on mobile devices. LINKS Elections and Voting (PEO) Guide to Democracy – Vote (ECQ) LEARN* How citizens engage with committees ...

Bills of Parliament A Bill is a proposal for a new law or a proposal to change an existing law presented for debate before Parliament. There are two types of Bills- Government Bills which form the majority of the State's legislation and relate to public ...

The House assembles Prior to the House assembling, all members receive a copy of the Notice Paper which lists the items of business for that day's sittings. However, during the day, alterations may be made to the sequence of business presented. Members are ...

The separation of powers The legislature enacts the laws, the Executive applies the laws and the judiciary interprets the laws. The idea can be traced back to Aristotle who argued for a mixed system of government, but it was in the 18th century through the ...

*for optimal experience please download worksheets to desktop. Interactive features are not compatible on mobile devices.   LINKS Current Committee Inquiries LEARN History of Committees What is a Parliamentary Committee? Key Vocabulary - ...

This full-day seminar is designed to give public sector officers a detailed knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures the Parliament uses to scrutinise the actions of Executive Government. Topics covered include: Queensland's unicameral ...

*for optimal experience please download worksheets to desktop. Interactive features are not compatible on mobile devices. LINKS Explore key terms using the Quizlet Study Set for each video  Find out which state electorate you live in here (Electoral ...

From this website you can locate an e-petition, find out information about its status and, if it is a current e-petition, join the e-petition. The website also provides information to assist you with starting an e-petition, including an information brochure, ...

Overview This page contains the chronological and alphabetical indexes for past Alert Digests and Legislation Alerts of the former Scrutiny of Legislation Committee. Chronological index Alphabetical index The committee ceased to exist on 16 June ...

Programs Youth Parliament Programs Regional Activities Teacher Professional Development Excursion Resources Excursion planning information for schools Photo Consent Form Social Story - K-9   Social Story - 10-12 *coming ...

Additional Resources Quizlet Vocabulary/glossary sets covering key vocabulary used in the videos and a range of learning areas available via Quizlet. Students can work though using the Quizlet site, or lists can be downloaded and printed.  Kahoot Kahoot ...

How can I get involved? Learn about the ways you can get involved with Queensland Parliament here! Parliamentary Committees How are laws made? What is Queensland Parliament? How are laws made? What is Queensland Parliament? Links Activites Petitions to ...

Parliamentary Education Services provides resources to support the teaching of the citizenship component of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The resources below have been developed for use in the classroom. You will find other useful resources on ...

COMMITTEES AT WORK Use these role plays to explore the scrutiny work of Parliamentary Committees and how stakeholders can be involved in the law making process as witnesses at hearings or through submissions. The Inquiry into extending School Hours resources ...

Fact Sheets View Factsheets Law Reform This information sheet explores the role of Parliament in the development of Human Rights legislation in Queensland. Information Sheet Parliamentary Inquiries This information sheet explores the role of ...

*for optimal experience please download worksheets to desktop. Interactive features are not compatible on mobile devices. LINKS Understand the three levels of Government through these games: Federal, state or local? (PEO) Who ...

The Budget View the 'Budget' playlist via YouTube - comprehension questions and curriculum links included in description View 'Budget Week in Queensland Parliament' via YouTube View 'The Queensland Budget' via YouTube View ...

The Queensland Parliament met for the first time on 22 May 1860, the anniversary of Captain Cook's charting of Moreton Bay, in the old convict barracks in Queen Street, roughly opposite the current Myer Centre. This building, completed in 1827, was chosen ...

The Far North Queensland sitting of Parliament was held in Cairns from 28 to 30 October 2008 at the Cairns Convention Centre. An exhibition highlighting parliamentarians and decision-making from the Far North Queensland region was prepared for the sitting ...

Parliamentary History 2023: Queensland Parliament met in Cairns from 9 to 11 May for the sixth regional sitting of the Queensland Parliament, marking the second time the regional parliament has convened in Cairns. 2022: Queensland Parliament commemorated the ...

The collection was started in 1860, at the inception of the Queensland Parliament. On its inception, the Government arranged for agents in Great Britain to buy relevant material, thus ensuring that the Queensland Parliamentary Library collection of the day ...

The Queensland Parliament's fourth regional sitting was held in Mackay from 24-26 May 2011 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre. This event was an historic opportunity for school students and the general public in the Mackay region to visit ...

HISTORY OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Queensland Parliament is unique among Australian states in that it was the only colonial Parliament (pre-1901) to commence with two chambers and is now the only state parliament to have just one chamber, following the ...

In 2002, the Queensland Parliament conducted its first sitting outside of Brisbane in its 142-year history. Between 3 and 5 September 2002 the Queensland Parliament sat at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. The electorates of Townsville, ...

1894 and 1897 Women’s Suffrage Petitions In 1894 the Women’s Equal Franchise Association (WEFA) initiated a double petition – one for women to sign and the other for men – which played a key role in galvanising support for the women’s suffrage movement ...

Formation of a government After the completion of a State election, the Governor commissions the leader of the political party which has won a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly to form a government. As well, a government can be formed by two or ...

The Queensland Parliament invites students from Years 4 to 12 to unleash their creativity in Minecraft Education and construct a lifelike parliamentary playground. The winning model will provide a valuable addition to our suite of educational ...

The creation of Queensland as a separate colony Prior to separation in 1859, the area now known as Queensland was governed from Sydney as part of the colony of New South Wales. Three Imperial (British) Acts—the Australian Constitution Acts of 1842 and 1850 ...

*for optimal experience please download worksheets to desktop. Interactive features are not compatible on mobile devices. Links Bills and Legislation What’s new  Bills before the House  Queensland Legislation LEARN* ...

Parliamentary committees A more detailed form of scrutiny involves the Parliamentary committees. Evolving from the 16th century in the British Parliament, committees consisting of parliamentarians were established to perform functions or investigate matters ...

Case Studies Explore case studies into Parliamentary Inquiries and Law Reform Video Resources Discover videos and supporting resources about Queensland Parliament Role Plays Turn your classroom into a mock Parliament or committee! Classroom Activities Games ...

One role of the Committee Office is to encourage more people to get involved in the work of parliamentary committees. To help do this, the Committee Office regularly collects feedback from people who participate in parliamentary inquiries or subscribe to our ...

Membership and operation of portfolio committees Queensland’s current committee system was established in 2011. Under that system, most parliamentary committees are established by legislation. This includes the portfolio committees, which are responsible for ...

What is Hansard? The Record of Proceedings is commonly referred to as Hansard. The Record of Proceedings is the official report of the debates and proceedings of Parliament. It is not a verbatim report of what is said in the Legislative Assembly. Rather, it ...

In the 19th century, the Queensland Houses of Parliament used committees extensively to resolve many particular issues which came before them. Matters such as legislation, land transactions, sale of government assets and policy proposals were the subject of ...

PRESIDENT’S CHAIR The President’s Chair, situated at the head of the Chamber, is reserved for the Sovereign or the Sovereign’s representative in Queensland, the Governor. Carved from red cedar and cushioned in red velvet, the chair’s status is symbolized ...

POINT OF INTEREST: CELLAR STAIRS The stairs to the Parliament House cellar retain the original lead nosings, which at the time were specified for all public stairs, with cork carpet being reserved for the more important stairs. The Cellar is an intimate ...

Statistics of the Assembly Current Statistics This page contains statistical information, prepared by the Chamber and Procedural Services Office, providing an overview of the work of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the most recent sitting week, the ...

As Speaker of the 57th Parliament, my goal is to ensure continuing respect for the Queensland Parliament by acting fairly and in the interests of all Queenslanders.   It is a great honour to build on the work of previous members to have held this high office ...

Dandiir is taken from the phrase ‘Tago Dandiir’ – Tago meaning altogether and Dandiir being the action of meeting or coming together. This room is also commonly used for Parliamentary Committee hearings and briefings, as well as private meetings, conferences ...

A major project to repair the exterior of the Parliamentary Annexe and refurbish Members' Annexe offices and bedrooms is currently underway and due for completion in early 2024. Key project works include: installation of extensive scaffolding on level 7 ...

PINNACLES Two sandstone chimney flues, also called terminals or pinnacles, stand on the northern side of the Speakers’ Green. These were salvaged during their removal. The Renaissance style Parliament House is described in the Conservation Plan as being ...

Since 1994, committees of the Parliament have undertaken the estimates process, which is one of the key mechanisms to examine government expenditure, performance and effectiveness. It holds ministers to account and provides a level of transparency to the ...

Overview Petitioning is one of the traditional forms by which citizens can make requests direct to Parliament. A petition is a formal request signed by at least one person and placed before the Parliament with the object of persuading the Parliament to take ...

The Clerk of the Parliament or his officers are able to advise informally before signatures are collected as to whether a draft petition will be acceptable for presentation to the Assembly. To contact the Clerk's office please call 07 3553 6451 or email ...

The paper petitions process is essentially the same petitions process that has been operating in Queensland for over 140 years. It involves a paper petition being circulated in the community for signatures and then lodged by a member or the Clerk.   Lodging ...

Standing Orders provide that the Clerk shall refer a copy of the material parts of every petition presented to and received by the House to the Minister responsible for the administration of the matter which is the subject of the petition. The Minister shall ...

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Since its construction, the Undumbi Room has been used: As a temporary chamber for the Legislative Assembly during the 1979 – 82  refurbishment of the Old House (pictured left) As a media room during the 1980s-90s. It was set up for virtual ...

In the Spotlight: Parliamentary Committees - Friday 15 October 2021 A live-streamed discussion, with audience Q&A, about the impact of portfolio committees in Queensland   Queensland Parliament has a unique portfolio committee system. We celebrated its 10 ...

Overview The Record of Proceedings is the official record of the debates and procedures of the Queensland Parliament's Legislative Assembly; that is, it is a record of what is said in the House and a record of the procedural events of the House. The Record of ...

The Queensland Parliament makes, modifies or repeals laws by Acts of Parliament - often referred to as statutes or legislation. Legislation is passed by the Legislative Assembly and is given Royal Assent in the name of His Majesty the King by the Governor. ...

As the personal representative of the Sovereign, the Governor must always remain non-political. The Governor represents all Queenslanders and it is their duty to ensure that Queensland always enjoys stable government. The Governor has a range of other duties. ...

On 6 June 1859, Queen Victoria approved the creation of a new colony to be called Queensland. On 10 December of the same year, Sir George Ferguson Bowen arrived in Brisbane as the new colony's Governor and officially proclaimed the Colony of ...

In 2022, ten historically significant maps were identified for restoration. The conservation of these maps, some of which have been held by the Parliament since 1899, will allow them to be displayed from time to time and shared with the people of Queensland. ...

The Early Stages An extensive fire which burnt most of the wooden structures in Queen Street in December 1864 came perilously close to the convict barracks. This event made the construction of a purpose-built parliamentary building a high priority. The ...

Housing the Governor was the new Parliament's priority building project. As a result, the building of Government House currently located within the Queensland University of Technology grounds, commenced in late 1860. Constructed of Woogaroo sandstone from ...

The Central Queensland sitting of Parliament was held in Rockhampton from 4 to 6 October 2005 at the Pilbeam Theatre. The adjacent Rockhampton Art Gallery was transformed into members' office space for the duration of the sitting. The electorates of ...

The Queensland Legislative Assembly met in Cairns for the sixth regional sitting of the Queensland Parliament from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 May 2023. The Regional Sitting provided visitors the opportunity to view first-hand democracy in action. PROGRAM The ...

Teachers are invited to book an excursion for their primary and secondary class groups. Excursions will be provided by the Parliamentary Education Team on Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May 2023. The excursion program will include viewing Parliament ...

Background to the Women’s Suffrage Petitions A changing society Proposals for women’s suffrage in Queensland appeared as early as 1871, when, during a parliamentary debate on electoral reform, the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Charles Lilley suggested women ...

The Queensland Parliamentary Service 2022-23 Annual Report was tabled on 28 September 2023 and is available below. 2022-23 Annual Report in full   Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF 23 MB) 2022-23 Annual Report by section Report cover ...

Further Information The links below provide information on the numerous avenues via which individuals and groups can get involved with Queensland’s democratic institutions. Learn More About Parliament and Government  Voting in Queensland  Read ...

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List of events   2023 Brisbane Open House - Sunday, 16 July 2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm Christmas in July - Friday, 14 July 2023 Easter High Tea - Tuesday, 4 April 2023 War Service Honour Board Update   2021 Dine at Parliament House - 31/12/2021 Second World War: ...

State-sponsored Referendums Queenslanders have participated in eight State-sponsored referendums since the establishment of the Queensland Parliament. The first was in 1899 and the last in 2016. Only three of these eight questions have been resolved in the ...

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