Dec 2, 2020
Loss of languages at Belconnen High and end of year
As the end of the year approaches, I took the opportunity in the Assembly today to thank the residents in my electorate, those who...
Aug 12, 2020
Adoption Amendment Bill 2020
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I sincerely thank the minster for the work that she, her staff, and all others involved have put into...
Oct 24, 2019
Youth Mental Health
A report we received yesterday revealed that one-quarter of young Canberrans are experiencing psychological distress. Figures were higher...
Sep 18, 2019
Continuing the call for external review for child protection decisions
Most child protection decisions in the ACT are not subject to external review. This is a serious defect that has been repeatedly pointed...
May 13, 2019
Decision to rip family apart was 'dead wrong'
I AM the mother of five children. Each one is precious to me. I love them, worry about them, teach and correct them – and feel an...
Apr 3, 2019
ACT out-of-home care system ranks last
The CREATE Foundation represents all Australian children and young people in out-of-home care. Five years ago they released a...
Apr 2, 2019
PCYC Plunge
Many young people in Canberra face challenges. I thank those who make their lives easier, including the Canberra Police Community Youth...
Mar 21, 2019
Monaro Portuguese School and more support for community language schools in the ACT
In the ACT, we are lucky to have a large number of community language schools committed to preserving and even expanding the use of...
Feb 20, 2019
No more violence in schools
Every student and teacher deserves to be safe in ACT schools. Recent news reports and personal communications from Ginninderra residents,...
Feb 14, 2019
No to cyberbullying
Estimates suggest that one in five Australian children aged 8 to 15 have experienced ‘cyberbullying’. This can occur using social media,...
