

Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Amendment Bill 2020
The Canberra Liberals will be supporting this bill today, just as we supported last year’s amendments to the Working with Vulnerable...
Jul 2, 2020


COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020
Madam Speaker, I wish to speak briefly to three separate parts of this bill. First, this bill proposes to amend the Working with...
Apr 2, 2020


Transport Apology
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank Ms C. Burch for bringing this motion before the Assembly today. I rise to speak in full support of the...
Feb 19, 2020


Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Bill 2019
Thank you, Madam Speaker. For the past three years, it has been my privilege to speak in defence of the rights of children. I am grateful...
Oct 23, 2019


The Importance of a Rehabilitative Youth Justice System’
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am delighted to bring this matter of public importance in my name before the Assembly today. I care deeply...
Oct 22, 2019


The Importance of Canberrans Understanding Their Obligation to Report Suspected Child Abuse
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Mr Petterson for raising this matter of public importance in the Assembly today. This matter refers...
Sep 24, 2019


External Review Update
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this motion before the Assembly today. Nearly two-and-a-half years...
Sep 18, 2019


Bimberi Incident and Headline Indicators
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I wish to thank the minister for the update she has just provided. It is important to hear more about the...
Sep 17, 2019


Child Protection Inquiries
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this very important motion before the Assembly today. In doing so, I...
May 16, 2019


Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
As Mr Hanson already noted, the Canberra Liberals will not be supporting part 5 of the amendment bill. Our specific concern lies with...
May 16, 2019