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Adjournment
1/5/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Political Donations Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.16 pm): Today I rise to speak about a matter of deep concern in my community and central to the broad perception that ...

Vegetation Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
2/5/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.15 pm): Vegetation management has become Queensland’s greatest political football. It is the ...

Matter of Public Interest
15/5/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Development Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.46 pm): Brisbane and Queensland are growing, and development—be it residential, commercial or state driven ...

Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill
16/5/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Electoral Act 1992 and the ...

Local Government (Councillor Complaints) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 1 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/5/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 1 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ...

Maiden Speech
22/3/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 MAIDEN SPEECH Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.52 pm): I begin, as so many have done before me, by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet—the Jagera and ...

Mineral, Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
18/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 MINERAL, WATER AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.39 pm): I rise to speak on the Mineral, Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill and say at ...

Matter of Public Interest
30/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mount Coot-tha, Zip-Line Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.46 pm): Among the many local issues that Maiwar residents have brought to me over the past year, ...

Mineral Resources (Galilee Basin) Amendment Bill
31/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MINERAL RESOURCES (GALILEE BASIN) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Mineral Resources Act 1989 to stop ...

Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill
31/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 CIVIL LIABILITY (INSTITUTIONAL CHILD ABUSE) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.39 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Civil Liability Act 2003, ...

Crime and Corruption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/11/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 CRIME AND CORRUPTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.16 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate in support of the Crime and ...

Private Member's Statement
1/11/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 November 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT University of Queensland, Draft Site Development Plan Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.12 pm): Today I rise to address some goings-on at the St Lucia ...

Disability Services and Other Legislation (Worker Screening) Amendment Bill
5/9/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 DISABILITY SERVICES AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WORKER SCREENING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.43 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution on the Disability Services ...

Vacancy in Senate of Commonwealth of Australia Election of Senator
6/9/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 VACANCY IN SENATE OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Election of Senator Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.14 pm): I rise to speak on the nomination of Larissa Waters to fill the vacancy ...

Adjournment
6/9/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 ADJOURNMENT Gatton, Women’s Correctional Facility Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.18 pm): I rise to call on Labor to abandon its plan for a new privatised women’s prison at ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
18/9/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2018 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (8.14 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution on the Police Powers and ...

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill
19/9/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR INSTITUTIONAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.11 pm): I rise to speak in support of the National Redress ...

Termination of Pregnancy Bill
16/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.10 pm): I rise to speak in absolute support of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill. The Greens have always supported ...

Adjournment
16/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Climate Change Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.25 pm): Eight days ago everyone in this place got what should have been a wake-up call. We are looking down the barrel of ...

Adjournment
13/6/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 ADJOURNMENT Indooroopilly, Gaming Machines Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.24 pm): Mr Speaker, I rise this evening to talk about a pub. Not just any pub, but the original Pig ‘n’ ...

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill
13/6/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2018 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.31 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill; Betting Tax Bill
15/6/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (8.11 pm): I rise to speak on this year’s budget ...

Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City Council) Bill
21/8/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DISSOLUTION OF IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.20 pm): I rise to speak on the Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City Council) ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee, Report
22/8/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee, Report Mr BERKMAN ...

Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Bill
14/11/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL PROVISIONING) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.50 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial ...

Motion Amendments to Sessional Orders
23/8/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 MOTION Amendments to Sessional Orders Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.22 pm): I thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to speak on this motion. The very fact that I ...

Private Members' Statements
18/10/2018

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 October 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Renting Reform Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.13 pm): The Greens welcome the government’s consultation on making renting fair in Queensland. It is ...

Adjournment
22/8/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 ADJOURNMENT Protesters Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.19 pm): On Tuesday the government announced its intention to introduce new laws that would create unnecessary new offences and ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
22/8/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Medicines and Poisons BIll; Therapeutic Goods Bill
17/9/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 MEDICINES AND POISONS BILL THERAPEUTIC GOODS BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.43 pm): I will start by thanking the State Development, Natural Resources and Agricultural ...

Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
18/9/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.16 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate ...

Adjournment
16/10/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Mount Coot-tha Quarry Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.18 pm): Everyone around Mount Coot-tha remembers the Brisbane City Council’s ill-fated zip-line proposal, which ...

Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
22/10/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 CIVIL LIABILITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.13 pm): I rise to speak to the Civil Liability and Other Legislation Amendment Bill on this ...

Motion: Non-Government Members, Resources
22/10/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 MOTION Non-Government Members, Resources Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.08 pm): It is nice to see this welcome development where we now all agree that adequate resourcing of all ...

Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/10/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 October 2019 SUMMARY OFFENCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.06 pm): I oppose this bill, and it seems I am the only member here who will. I will address ...

Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill
14/5/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.30 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. It is a very proud ...

Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
15/5/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.06 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution on the Natural Resources and Other Legislation ...

Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/5/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2019 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.30 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Working with ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
14/6/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.34 pm): I rise to speak to the 2019 budget and ...

Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
27/11/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HOLIDAYS AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.33 pm): I rise to address the Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019, which would create ...

Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
3/4/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2019 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.09 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. Of all the ...

Criminal Code and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Mason Jett Lee) Amendment Bill
1/5/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MASON JETT LEE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.19 pm): I rise to speak to the ...

Adjournment
1/5/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2019 ADJOURNMENT Maiwar Electorate, Mount Coot-tha Zipline Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.18 pm): I rise tonight to celebrate a major win for my community. On 11 April we learned that ...

Matter of Public Interest
14/5/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 May 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Climate Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.38 pm): Last week the world’s leading scientists again delivered news that should have sent shockwaves through ...

Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
2/4/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.31 pm): I rise to make a contribution in the dying moments of this debate on the Economic ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Appropriation Bill, Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee, Report
20/8/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family ...

Health Transparency Bill
27/11/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 HEALTH TRANSPARENCY BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.37 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Health Transparency Bill 2019. Like my colleagues on the Health, Communities, ...

Criminal Code (Non-Consensual Sharing of Intimate Images) Amendment Bill
12/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2019 CRIMINAL CODE (NON-CONSENSUAL SHARING OF INTIMATE IMAGES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.20 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Criminal Code (Non-consensual ...

Private Member's Statement
14/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Maiwar Electorate, Schools Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.36 pm): Last week I went to the Toowong State School P&C meeting and heard from parents and ...

Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee
14/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 HEALTH, COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.28 pm): I rise to speak on the Health, Communities, ...

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
14/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 February 2019 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (WASTE LEVY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.46 pm): I rise today to speak in support of the Waste Reduction ...

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
26/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.59 am): I rise to speak in support of the Health Practitioner ...

Human Rights Bill
27/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 February 2019 HUMAN RIGHTS BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.14 pm): I rise to speak in support of this bill, which will finally legislate human rights for Queenslanders. This is a win for ...

Adjournment
28/2/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 ADJOURNMENT Toowong, Proposed Development Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.17 pm): I rise to speak about a block of land in my electorate—quite a famous block at that. The land is ...

Guardian and Administration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
26/3/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 GUARDIAN AND ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.58 pm): I rise to speak on the Guardianship and Administration and Other Legislation ...

Justice Legislation (Links to Terrorist Activity) Amendment Bill
28/3/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (LINKS TO TERRORIST ACTIVITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.21 pm): I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation (Links to Terrorist Activity) ...

Nature Conservation (Special Wildlife Reserves) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
27/3/2019

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 NATURE CONSERVATION (SPECIAL WILDLIFE RESERVES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.22 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Nature Conservation ...

Adjournment
11/8/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Greens, State Election Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.26 pm): I think one question has been crucial in Queensland politics for decades, and never more so ...

Forest Wind Farm Development Bill
12/8/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 FOREST WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.35 pm): I would like to make a few remarks about the Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020, and the title really ...

Queensland Future Fund Bill; Royalty Legislation Amendment Bill
12/8/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.08 pm): I rise to make a contribution to this cognate debate on the Queensland Future ...

Health Legislation Amendment Bill
13/8/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.38 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Health Legislation Amendment Bill. I support the bill’s administrative ...

Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Bill
8/9/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 MERIBA OMASKER KAZIW KAZIPA (TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TRADITIONAL CHILD REARING PRACTICE) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.00 pm): I rise to make a contribution in support of ...

Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill
9/9/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (WAGE THEFT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.22 pm): I rise to strongly support the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
10/9/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.09 pm): I rise to make a contribution in this cognate debate on the two appropriation bills. I ...

Adjournment
10/9/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Maiwar Electorate Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.26 pm): As I rise for probably the last time in this parliamentary term, I reflect on my wonderful community on the ...

Adjournment
20/2/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT Bank Levy Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.20 pm): In 2017 the South Australian Labor government proposed a modest levy on the big banks. Quite predictably, the banks ...

Appropriation (COVID-19) Bill
22/4/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2020 APPROPRIATION (COVID-19) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.38 pm): It is a huge relief to everyone that the spread of coronavirus has so far been minimised in Queensland and ...

Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill
19/5/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.14 pm): I rise to address the Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous ...

Adjournment
21/5/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2020 ADJOURNMENT Toowong, Access to Land Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.16 pm): I am very pleased to finish this sitting week with a good news story from Maiwar. There is a peaceful part ...

Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill
17/6/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2020 COMMUNITY SERVICES INDUSTRY (PORTABLE LONG SERVICE LEAVE) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.22 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Community Services Industry (Portable Long ...

Motion of Condolence : Mulherin, Hon. TS
2/12/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.42 pm): I rise to address the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill
4/12/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.43 pm): I rise to address the appropriation bills for the 2020-21 ...

Anti-Discrimination (Right to Use Gender-Specific Language) Amendment Bill
14/7/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION (RIGHT TO USE GENDER-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.24 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Anti-Discrimination (Right to ...

Matter of Public Interest
14/7/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maiwar Electorate, Planning Laws Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.49 pm): Today I would like to talk about an issue in Toowong in my electorate that has ...

Health Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee: Report, Motion to Take Note
16/7/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 July 2020 HEALTH COMMUNITIES, DISABILITY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.32 pm): I rise to make a ...

Motion: Sessional Orders
26/11/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2020 MOTION Sessional Orders Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.46 pm): I rise to make a contribution on this motion and the sessional orders that are proposed for the 57th Parliament. ...

Motion: Sessional Orders
26/11/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2020 MOTION Sessional Orders Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.09 pm): I move the following amendments— At the end of Sessional Orders, insert— No questions without notice—government ...

Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill
4/2/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.51 pm), in reply: I think honourable members all enjoyed that soliloquy as much as I did. ...

Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
6/2/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 AGRICULTURE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.26 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Private Member's Statement
6/2/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 February 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Drug Law Reform Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.48 pm): I, like many others, was excited and impressed last week to see the Queensland Productivity ...

Electoral Legislation (Political Donations) Amendment Bill
18/2/2020

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 ELECTORAL LEGISLATION (POLITICAL DONATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Resumed from 4 February (see p. 98), on motion of Mr Berkman— That the bill be now read a second ...

Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Bill
10/3/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 March 2021 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (PLASTIC ITEMS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.21 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic ...

Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/3/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2021 CHILD PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.55 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Motion : Women
24/3/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Women Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.21 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution in support of the Premier’s motion. I, like other members here, was really proud to attend ...

Motion : Electricity Supply
24/3/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Electricity Supply Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.49 pm): I rise to make a contribution on this private member’s motion brought by the member for Traeger. While we disagree ...

Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
25/3/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 CRIMINAL CODE (CONSENT AND MISTAKE OF FACT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.43 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Criminal Code (Consent ...

Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amemdment Bill
24/2/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMEMDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.33 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution on the Public ...

Appropriation (Parliament) (2020-2021) Bill Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill; Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill; Community Support and Services Committee, Report
24/2/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill Community Support and ...

Adjournment
25/3/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 25 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Mining Industry Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.12 pm): Just a year after the horrific summer of bushfires, parts of New South Wales and southern Queensland were flooded ...

COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
20/4/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.32 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other ...

Motion : Climate Change
12/10/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MOTION Climate Change Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.52 am): God, the enthusiasm for this debate is overwhelming, isn’t it! These are strange times when the Courier-Mail and all ...

Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
12/10/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.14 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021. ...

Youth Justice (Monitoring Device Conditions) Amendment Regulation : Disallowance of Statutory Instrument
12/10/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICE CONDITIONS) AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.35 pm): I move— That the Youth Justice ...

Matters of Public Interest
12/10/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Coal-Fired Power Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.35 pm): This morning government members were at great pains to claim credit for their weak and ...

Housing Legislation Amendment Bill
13/10/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2021 HOUSING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.44 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill. This bill is a cop-out, it is a ...

Queensland Veterans' Council Bill
26/10/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2021 QUEENSLAND VETERANS' COUNCIL BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.04 pm): I rise to give a contribution on the Queensland Veterans’ Council Bill 2021. As we have heard from others, ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
30/11/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2021 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.42 pm): I rise to speak on the Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other ...

Adjournment
2/9/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT Maiwar Electorate, Primary School Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.06 pm): I rise to give an update on the progress of the much anticipated and long overdue new ...

Public Health and Other Legislation (Further Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill
2/9/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (FURTHER EXTENSION OF EXPIRING PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.47 am): I rise to address the Public Health and ...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill
15/9/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.42 pm): I rise to speak in vehement support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill. This is a bill about choice and ...

Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill
15/9/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2021 CRIMINAL LAW (RAISING THE AGE OF RESPONSIBILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.28 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Criminal Code and ...

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
22/4/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.20 pm): I rise to speak on the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. Again, I find ...

Private Member's Statement
22/4/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Coyne, Mr T Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.41 pm): Today I rise to pay tribute to our dear friend Thomas Coyne, who lost his life last week at just 21 ...

Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
11/5/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.50 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Workers’ Compensation and ...

Matter of Public Interest
25/5/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Taxation, Developers Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.36 pm): Before the end of this term of parliament, the government will need to sign off on a 10-year ...

Adjournment
26/5/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2021 ADJOURNMENT Palaszczuk Labor Government, Climate Change Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.18 pm): When it comes to climate change, this government seem really scared but it is not the ...

Debt Reduction and Savings Bill
27/5/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021 and to add to what the member for ...

Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
16/6/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 DEFAMATION (MODEL PROVISIONS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.47 pm): As others have done, and as this is the first time on my feet since the ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill
18/6/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.12 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the 2021-22 budget bills. This budget is like every other ...

Address-in-Reply
16/6/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.37 pm): Before anything else, I want to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we all live, work and play, both here ...

Motion : Schools, Free Meals
21/4/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 MOTION Schools, Free Meals Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.10 pm): This House often considers some pretty complex questions, but the issue we are dealing with right now is incredibly ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Community Support and Services Committee, Report
1/9/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr BERKMAN ...

Adjournment
1/12/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 ADJOURNMENT Palaszczuk Labor Government, Performance Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.28 pm): I want to start with a question. Why is Queensland Labor, a party of self-described ...

Private Members' Statement
16/9/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maiwar Electorate, Transport Infrastructure Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.43 pm): I rise to place on record the growing concern on the west side ...

Motion : Dissent from Speaker's Ruling
1/12/2021

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2021 MOTION Dissent from Speaker's Ruling Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.53 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the motion dissenting from the ruling of the Speaker on 17 November ...

Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
26/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 EVIDENCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.53 pm): I rise to speak on the Evidence and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. The Queensland Greens ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill; Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill
24/6/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.33 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the 2022 budget which, ...

Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill
16/8/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 CRIMINAL LAW (RAISING THE AGE OF RESPONSIBILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.34 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. I am proud ...

Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill
16/8/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 CRIMINAL LAW (RAISING THE AGE OF RESPONSIBILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.47 pm), in reply: None of us who care about this reform and who have ...

Appropriation (Parliament) Bill; Appropriation Bill: Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate); Appropriation Bill; Community Support and Services Committee, Report
17/8/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr BERKMAN ...

Police Legislation (Efficiencies and Effectiveness) Amendment Bill
15/3/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 POLICE LEGISLATION (EFFICIENCIES AND EFFECTIVENESS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.35 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Police Legislation ...

Motion : Queensland Floods
16/3/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2022 MOTION Queensland Floods Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.13 pm): Nearly every suburb in Maiwar was hit hard by the floods. St Lucia, Fig Tree Pocket, Indooroopilly, Toowong, Taringa, ...

Private Members' Statement
17/3/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Maiwar Electorate, Primary School Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.49 pm): I rise to address plans for a much needed new primary school in the inner west, ...

Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bill
29/3/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (REVERSAL OF GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.53 pm): I rise to make a contribution to close ...

Community Support and Services Committee : Report, Motion to Take Note
31/3/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.34 pm): At the outset I acknowledge, as my fellow committee members have, what a ...

Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) Management Bill
10/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 PUBLIC TRUSTEE (ADVISORY AND MONITORING BOARD) MANAGEMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.46 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring ...

Motion : Women in Sport
11/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 MOTION Women in Sport Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.25 pm): I do not need my five minutes. It is very rare for us on the crossbench to have an opportunity to contribute on a private ...

Private Members' Statement
12/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Federal Election Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.37 pm): I will start with a rhetorical question today: what do you imagine when you think of hubris, ...

Police Service Administration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
12/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2022 POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.44 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the debate on the Police Service ...

Inspector of Detention Services Bill
30/8/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 INSPECTOR OF DETENTION SERVICES BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.23 am): In my contribution on the Inspector of Detention Services Bill I want to begin by making it clear that ...

Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
31/8/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.21 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Transport Legislation (Road ...

Adjournment
31/8/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 ADJOURNMENT New Acland Coal Mine Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.23 pm): We have all left things to the last minute. We get busy. We put things off. We can only assume that is what ...

Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
1/9/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.58 pm): I rise to contribute to the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Food (Labelling of Seafood) Amendment Bill
12/10/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.33 pm): I will make a relatively brief contribution on the Katter’s Food (Labelling of Seafood) Amendment ...

Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
14/10/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 CASINO CONTROL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.11 pm): In beginning my contribution to the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Adjournment
14/10/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2022 ADJOURNMENT Energy and Jobs Plan Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.19 pm): I want to say a few words about the government’s Energy and Jobs Plan. I have to say that it has been ...

Matters of Public Interest
25/10/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Maiwar Electorate, Public Transport Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (8.17 pm): There are so many parts of my electorate for us to be proud of. Whether it ...

Legal Affairs and Safety Committee : Report, Motion to Take Note
27/10/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 LEGAL AFFAIRS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.52 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate of the report of the Legal ...

Mental Health Select Committee : Report, Motion to Take Note
27/10/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2022 MENTAL HEALTH SELECT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.17 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Mental Health Select Committee’s report and ...

Coal Mining Safety and Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
8/11/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 8 November 2022 COAL MINING SAFETY AND HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.18 pm): I rise to make my contribution this evening on the Coal Mining Safety and ...

Adjournment
9/11/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Electricity Prices Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (8.48 pm): A lot of Queenslanders have been relieved to see the $175 rebate on their recent power bill, but alongside ...

Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill; Public Sector Bill
29/11/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.25 pm): I rise to make my contribution to this cognate debate, but I will ...

Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill
1/12/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2022 ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.13 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill. The ...

Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
10/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.33 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Child Protection Reform and Other ...

Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
24/5/2022

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2022 BUILDING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.32 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. We take ...

Queensland Climate Transition Bill
15/3/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 QUEENSLAND CLIMATE TRANSITION BILL Introduction Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to provide for reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions ...

Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
29/3/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.16 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Environmental Protection and Other ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities (Jack's Law) Amendment Bill; Police Service Adminstration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2)
29/3/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (JACK'S LAW) AMENDMENT BILL; POLICE SERVICE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.44 pm): I ...

Matters of Public Interest
18/4/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Housing Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.36 pm): Queensland, as we all know, is in the midst of a housing and homelessness epidemic and this government is ...

Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 and the Police Powers and Responsibilities and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
20/4/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2022 AND THE POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2023 Mr BERKMAN ...

Path to Treaty Bill
9/5/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.50 pm): I rise to make my contribution on this historic bill. I want to put on the record at the outset that I feel incredibly ...

Adjournment
21/2/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 ADJOURNMENT Maiwar Electorate, Schools Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.18 pm): It is more than 2½ years now since the Minister for Education announced funding for a new primary ...

Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
23/2/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2023 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.46 pm): I rise to make some comments on the Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. This is one of ...

Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill
14/3/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.05 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Working with Children (Indigenous ...

Strengthening Community Safety Bill
15/3/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.32 pm): I will begin my contribution on the so-called Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023 by calling that ...

Adjournment
10/5/2023

Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT Federal Budget, Young People Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.19 pm): As the saying goes, budgets are all about choices, and this week the federal Labor government chose a ...

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