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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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2023 ADJOURNMENT Social Housing Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.17 pm): This week it is more obvious than ever that the Labor government is in the pocket of the property development ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2023 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.16 pm): This is an historic moment for Queensland. This bill will allow intersex, transgender and ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.09 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the 2023 budget ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr BERKMAN ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2023 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING AND OFFENDER PROHIBITION ORDER) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.34 pm): I rise to make my contribution on ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 CRIMINAL CODE (SERIOUS VILIFICATION AND HATE CRIMES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.28 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Criminal ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2023 PROPERTY LAW BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.55 pm): Wow! Did anyone anticipate such an impassioned contribution as that from the member for Bundaberg? I can only plead with ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 MOTION Member for South Brisbane, Finding of Contempt Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.39 pm): I begin my contribution to the debate by noting, first of all, that we have been ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.01 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Body Corporate and ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 MOTION Member for Maiwar, Finding of Contempt; Referral to Ethics Committee Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.57 pm): Here we go. We are not now even just debating the ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR CONDUCT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.37 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Local Government ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 PLANNING AND OTHER LEGISLATION (MAKE DEVELOPERS PAY) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Planning Act ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Coal Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.59 pm): This Labor government has approved another coalmine expansion. Last week I received a media release from ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.30 pm): I rise to speak on the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I begin, as just about ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Bailey, Mr EW OAM Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (9.44 am): I rise as the current member for Maiwar, the area that covers the former seat of Toowong, to make ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 ADJOURNMENT Taringa Railway Station, Accessibility Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.17 pm): I want to take a moment this evening to talk about the Taringa train station. I, along ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 GAS SUPPLY AND OTHER LEGISLATION (HYDROGEN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.05 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Gas Supply and Other ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 INFORMATION PRIVACY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; PUBLIC RECORDS BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.37 pm): I am going to make a brief contribution on both the Public ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 ADJOURNMENT Toowong Central Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.23 pm): Right in the heart of Toowong in my electorate there is a giant empty concrete pit, right next to the Toowong ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.34 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Victims of Crime Assistance and ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 NOTICE OF MOTION Cost of Living Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (10.16 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House: 1. notes that: (a) the cost-of-living crisis is hitting ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2023 MOTION Cost of Living Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.01 pm): I move— That this House: 1. notes that: (a) the cost-of-living crisis is hitting Queenslanders hard, with transport ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Palaszczuk Labor Government, Cash for Access Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.48 pm): More and more Queenslanders are just plain sick of this Labor ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Residential Tenancies Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.44 pm): Renters in Queensland are angry. Under Labor and LNP governments it seems that rents will ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 16 April 2024 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.16 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 MOTION Postal Voting, Privacy Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.44 pm): I take the opportunity to rise in support of the motion moved by the member for Noosa this evening. It is a ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ENERGY (RENEWABLE TRANSFORMATION AND JOBS) BILL; CLEAN ECONOMY JOBS BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.45 pm): I rise to give my contribution on these two very important bills in a ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Toondah Harbour Development Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.22 pm): Good on you, Ronan, and good luck with that, mate. In more good news, Walker Corporation has just ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.25 pm): I rise to speak on the Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I appreciate the ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR 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 Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 MOTION Middle East Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.31 pm): I move— That this House: 1. notes that: (a) more than 30,400 people have been killed, over 72,000 wounded and ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.32 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 QUEENSLAND CLIMATE TRANSITION BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.51 pm), in reply: I was not expecting a long debate, but I thought perhaps there might have been a little more ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2024 QUEENSLAND CLIMATE TRANSITION BILL Second Reading Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.30 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. Last week the Labor state government, ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 NOTICE OF MOTION Middle East Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (10.19 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House: 1. notes that: (a) more than 30,400 people have been killed, ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 MOTION Absence of Member Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.08 pm): I just wanted to take the opportunity, acknowledging that this is a very procedural motion, at the invitation of the ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 7 March 2024 ADJOURNMENT Housing Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.17 pm): The doors are closing on the possibility of countless Queenslanders ever owning their own home. Last year the cost of rent ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 PHARMACY BUSINESS OWNERSHIP BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.30 pm): Let us take a moment to try to move past consideration of rashes and hams in the same sentence. I rise to ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2024 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.30 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 15 February 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gabba, Redevelopment Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.45 pm): I am going to read the speech Amy had intended to deliver this week before her accident on ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 EMERGENCY SERVICES REFORM AMENDMENT BILL; STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE BILL; MARINE RESCUE QUEENSLAND BILL; DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 VICTIMS' COMMISSIONER AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE REVIEW BOARD BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.55 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2024 PLANNING (INCLUSIONARY ZONING STRATEGY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.51 pm): Wow! I am almost impressed at how impressed the member for Kawana is with himself. That ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Indooroopilly State High School Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.18 pm): I have a pretty simple request here tonight. I am asking the state government to commit to funding ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2024 CRIMINAL CODE (DECRIMINALISING SEX WORK) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.50 pm): I am very pleased finally to be standing here speaking in support ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.16 pm): I rise to address the Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill and say at the outset ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CORRECTIVE SERVICES (PROMOTING SAFETY) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (12.32 ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 ADJOURNMENT Taringa Railway Station, Accessibility Upgrades Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (6.50 pm): Much has changed since the 1950s: we have had 16 different prime ministers—17 if ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MANUFACTURED HOMES (RESIDENTIAL PARKS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.17 pm): ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR 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 Mr BERKMAN ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.04 pm): If I have kept count ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 June 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (POWERS AND PENALTIES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.50 am): I rise to give my contribution on the Environmental ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2025 ADJOURNMENT Homelessness Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (9.26 pm): Yesterday, the LNP Lord Mayor of Brisbane announced that any homeless person sleeping in a Brisbane park would be ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 MOTION Mental Health Services Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.40 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion. I start by saying that we are here once again giving Labor an ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Community Support and Services Committee, Report Mr BERKMAN ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS BILL; WORKING WITH CHILDREN (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SCREENING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.14 pm): I rise to make ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 11 September 2024 MOTION COVID-19, Response Review Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.49 pm): In making my contribution to the debate on the member for Noosa’s motion, I reflect on and agree with ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2024 QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (5.10 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Labor government’s so-called Queensland Community Safety Bill. The ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 RESPECT AT WORK AND OTHER MATTERS AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATION (SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (7.24 pm): In my ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Miles Labor Government, Star Casino Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.38 pm): Things are genuinely tough for Queenslanders right now, but we received a ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 ADJOURNMENT Political Donations Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (9.27 pm): Billionaires and multinational corporations control politics in Australia. That is no secret. It is not a ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 QUEENSLAND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.54 am): Deputy Speaker Krause, I cannot go any further without wishing you a very happy birthday. Mr DEPUTY ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Climate Change Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.56 pm): Last week in South-East Queensland was a tense time. It was a long wait for the cyclone to hit, ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (3.22 pm): I rise to give my contribution on the Youth Justice (Monitoring Devices) Amendment Bill 2025. ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER LEGISLATION BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (10.37 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the omnibus bill. I have ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Declared Urgent; Portfolio Committee, Reporting Date Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (11.41 am): I simply cannot support an urgency motion on legislation ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 12 December 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Brisbane City Council Libraries Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (2.48 pm): My office is right next to the Indooroopilly shopping centre, where our local ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (4.45 pm): I will make my contribution in the closing minutes of this debate on the Revenue Legislation Amendment ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (10.51 pm): I rise to speak on the so-called Making Queensland Safer Bill and I will start by turning to the bill’s ...
Speech By Michael Berkman MEMBER FOR MAIWAR Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Motion, Amendment to Second Reading Question Mr BERKMAN (Maiwar—Grn) (8.51 pm): I want to make a few comments on the proposed second reading ...