FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BONNER
Back from Canberra: My First Fortnight in Parliament
I’ve returned from my first fortnight in Federal Parliament, and it’s been an incredible start.
One of the proudest moments of my life was delivering my first speech in the House, where I expressed my deep gratitude to the people of Bonner for placing their trust in me. I also spoke about the values and experiences that led me to put my hand up to represent our community. If you’d like to watch the speech, it’s available on the Parliamentary website.
During this first sitting period, I had the opportunity to ask my first questions in Question Time, directly to the Prime Minister, focusing on how our Government is delivering for Queenslanders and helping to strengthen the economy.
We’ve already made progress on key commitments. I’m proud that the first piece of legislation we passed this term delivered:
- A 20% reduction in student HECS debts, and
- A cap on the cost of PBS medicines at $25 per script, starting 1 January next year.
I’m also honoured to have been appointed:
- Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children – an issue deeply personal to me as a former domestic violence lawyer, and
- A member of both the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (JSCATISA) and the House Procedures Committee.
I look forward to keeping you updated on the work of these committees and the contributions I’ll be making on behalf of our community in the national conversation.
Thank you once again for your support, I’m proud to represent Bonner.
Mobile Offices
Over September and October, I will be holding multiple mobile offices. If you want to drop in to have a chat with me or have an issue you want to bring to my attention or just want to say hi. Then I would love to see you there.
- Westfield Carindale: 9-10am, 10 September
- Manly Creative Markets: 9-10am, 12 October
Bonner Volunteers Grant Recipients
A big congratulations to all the Bonner Volunteers Grant recipients in the Bayside for 2025. This money will help our local community organisations and clubs fund small projects which make a meaningful impact and support our local volunteer run organisations to keep doing great work.
- Bayside BMX Club $3,000
- Junior Bayside Jets Basketball Club $3,175
- Community Sports Mentoring and Coaching Ltd $3,000
- Making Waves Foundation $2,500
- Manly-Lota RSL Sub-Branch $3,000
- Moreton Bay Girl Guides $2,000
- Wynnum Christian Community Church $5,000
- Wynnum Croquet Club Inc. $1,000
- Wynnum RSL Auxiliary Sub-Branch $4,000
- Wynnum Vikings Australian Football & Sporting Club Inc. $3,000
Keep an eye out on my social media and regular e-newsletter updates for upcoming grant opportunities.
Seniors Month Expo
It’s not long to go until my Annual Bonner Senior’s Expo being held from 9-12noon on 21 October during Seniors Month at the Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre. This is a great opportunity to hear from local organisations and services about everything that is on offer for our senior’s community. From grants and discounts to service providers and events and more. Hope to see you there!
69 Clara Street, Wynnum Qld 4178
[email protected]
(07) 3893 3488
