

Bus Network
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Ms Burch for bringing this motion before the Assembly today. Many Belconnen residents have shared...
Nov 27, 2019


Youth Mental Health
A report we received yesterday revealed that one-quarter of young Canberrans are experiencing psychological distress. Figures were higher...
Oct 24, 2019


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


Planning and Development (Community Concessional Leases) Amendment Bill 2019
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Mr Parton for his words earlier. As he has made clear, supporting this bill requires trusting the...
Oct 3, 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


Canberra Nepalese Community
Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending the Australia Nepal Friendship Society’s 2019 Dashain Night. Observed for two weeks in Nepal,...
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


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...
Sep 18, 2019


We Don't Shoot Our Wounded
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I wish to thank Minister Berry for the statement that she has just read out on behalf of herself and...
Sep 17, 2019