LOCAL AGED CARE FAILS
June 16, 2021
Older and frail locals are not getting the help they need from this Government so they can live independently and with dignity at home.
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FAMILY COURT ABOLITION A TERRIBLE DAY FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES
February 18, 2021
The Morrison Government’s abolition of a stand-alone Family Court is a terrible decision that will affect the lives of thousands of vulnerable children and families. The Family Court is too important to be traded for short-term deals and this shameful vote will hurt some of Australia’s most desperate and vulnerable people for years to come.
Read MoreADDRESS TO THE BRISBANE ANZAC DAY PARADE COMMITTEE
November 12, 2019
The incompetent and secretive Morrison Government has no plan and has presided over a series of policy and delivery failures in Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel.
Read MoreADDRESS TO DEFENCE RESERVES ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE
August 17, 2019
Labor will continue to support our Defence Reserves and look at ways our Reserve Forces can be better integrated as part of One Defence.
Read MoreADDRESS TO RSL QUEENSLAND STATE CONGRESS
June 22, 2019
It’s an honour and a privilege as a Queenslander to be appointed Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to work with our veterans, including organisations like the RSL, which is a real pillar of the Queensland community.
Read MoreMARRIAGE AMENDMENT (DEFINITION AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS) BILL 2017
December 05, 2017
The people have spoken. Over 7.8 million or 61.6 per cent of eligible Australians voted yes for marriage equality.
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